Question 1

Utilitarianism is centered around the idea that:

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A)   ethical ideas depend on kyosei and human dignity.
B)   an ethical system should define acceptable behavior as that which maximizes consequences for the individual.
C)   an ethical system with no rules will help bring out the best of people.
D)   ethical behavior should be based on the opinions and behaviors of relevant other people.
E)   the greatest good for the greatest number should be the overriding concern of decision makers.F) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 2

Explain the terms ethical issue,business ethics,and moral philosophy.

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Question 3

Explain how the natural environment and sustainability is linked with business ethics.

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Question 4

Corporate social responsibility is the _____.

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A)   ethical system stating that all people should uphold certain values that society needs to function
B)   obligation toward society assumed by business
C)   system that defines acceptable behavior as that which maximizes consequences for the individual
D)   ideology that the greatest good for the greatest number should be the overriding concern of decision makers
E)   maximization of shareholder wealthF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 5

_____ considers acceptable behavior to be that which maximizes benefits for the individual.

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A)   Egoism
B)   Ethnocentrism
C)   Relativism
D)   Universalism
E)   UtilitarianismF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 6

As one of the goals of transcendent education,thinking not just in terms of "don'ts," but also in terms of positive contributions is called _____.

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A)   empathy
B)   generativity
C)   mutuality
D)   civil aspiration
E)   intolerance of ineffective humanityF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Individuals can be ethical leaders if they have a strong moral character,regardless of what issues actually get most of their attention.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Cassandra's behavior is typically guided by what she thinks would be acceptable to her parents.According to Kohlberg,which of the following stages of moral development does Cassandra's behavior exemplify?

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A)   Utilitarian stage
B)   Conventional stage
C)   Principled stage
D)   Preconventional stage
E)   Conclusive stageF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following types of ethics program does Adrian prefer for the company?

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A)   Associate-based
B)   Compliance-based
C)   Integrity-based
D)   Systems-based
E)   Consensus-basedF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Making ethical decisions takes moral _____ which helps realize that an issue has ethical implications.

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A)   certainty
B)   actionability
C)   awareness
D)   judgment
E)   characterF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

Advocates of corporate social responsibility argue that:

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A)   organizations ought to be profit-seeking and that when they concentrate on this motive,they will benefit society.
B)   organizations' only responsibilities are clearly defined by the laws and regulations imposed upon them.
C)   organizations' responsibilities are to attempt to satisfy all relevant stakeholders' interests.
D)   it is unethical for unelected business leaders to spend shareholders' money on projects unconnected to key business interests.
E)   organizations have a wider range of responsibilities that extend beyond the production of goods and services at a profit.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Discuss ecocentric management.

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Question 13

Life-cycle analysis quantifies the total use of resources and the releases into the air,water,and land.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is a goal of a transcendent education?

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A)   Persuasion
B)   Independence
C)   Empathy
D)   Candidness
E)   PersistenceF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

Which of the following terms best describes the ethical approach used in option 1?

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A)   Universalism
B)   Egoism
C)   Utilitarianism
D)   Relativism
E)   Virtue ethicsF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following terms best describes the ethical approach used in option 2?

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A)   Universalism
B)   Egoism
C)   Utilitarianism
D)   Relativism
E)   Virtue ethicsF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 17

Which of the following is true of whistleblowing?

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A)   The road for whistleblowers is easy and painless.
B)   Whistleblowers are often encouraged by their company to go public.
C)   Whistleblowers are seldom given undesirable assignments.
D)   Many whistleblowers suffer consequences such as being ostracized.
E)   The Sarbanes-Oxley Act prohibits whistleblowing.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 18

Astroturfing is considered a difficult but ethical practice.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The order of the levels in the pyramid of global corporate social responsibility and performance from bottom to top is _____.

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A)   economic,legal,philanthropic,and ethical
B)   ethical,economic,legal,and philanthropic
C)   economic,legal,ethical,and philanthropic
D)   legal,economic,ethical,and philanthropic
E)   philanthropic,economic,legal,and ethicalF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Greenwashing refers to misleading marketing claims about the environmentally friendly nature of a product.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Ethics, corporate Responsibility, and Sustainability

Advocates of corporate social responsibility argue that:

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Which of the following is true of whistleblowing?

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Which of the following terms best describes the ethical approach used in option 1?

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Explain how the natural environment and sustainability is linked with business ethics.

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_____ considers acceptable behavior to be that which maximizes benefits for the individual.

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Making ethical decisions takes moral _____ which helps realize that an issue has ethical implications.

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Astroturfing is considered a difficult but ethical practice.

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Discuss ecocentric management.

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Corporate social responsibility is the _____.

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Explain the terms ethical issue,business ethics,and moral philosophy.

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Greenwashing refers to misleading marketing claims about the environmentally friendly nature of a product.

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Utilitarianism is centered around the idea that:

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Life-cycle analysis quantifies the total use of resources and the releases into the air,water,and land.

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The order of the levels in the pyramid of global corporate social responsibility and performance from bottom to top is _____.

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Which of the following terms best describes the ethical approach used in option 2?

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Which of the following types of ethics program does Adrian prefer for the company?

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As one of the goals of transcendent education,thinking not just in terms of "don'ts," but also in terms of positive contributions is called _____.

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Cassandra's behavior is typically guided by what she thinks would be acceptable to her parents.According to Kohlberg,which of the following stages of moral development does Cassandra's behavior exemplify?

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Which of the following is a goal of a transcendent education?

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Individuals can be ethical leaders if they have a strong moral character,regardless of what issues actually get most of their attention.

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