Reading Comprehension Chapter 2 – Flashcards
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What is probably the most effective way for a company to encourage ethical behavior?
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Develop and enforce a written code of ethics for the organization.
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The economic model of social responsibility places primary emphasis on
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economic return.
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You were hired as a television anchorwoman this year. After a few months your supervisor demoted you because you were said to be too old, unattractive, and not deferential enough to men. You believe this supervisor has violated your right to
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equal treatment at a workplace
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The _______ factor affecting ethical behavior includes one's moral values and central attitudes.
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Individual
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Kathy has noticed that the airport in her city is away from where most people live and work, and it takes a while to get there. This location was probably strategically designed to reduce
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Noise pollution
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By ensuring that products are safe and reliable, the Food and Drug Administration and the Consumer Product
Safety Commission are taking part in a movement known as
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Consumernism
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Metabo-Miracle offers a guaranteed weight loss of 10 pounds in one week without dieting or exercise.
Thousands of customers purchase the products and about 200 call in with complaints that the product was ineffective.
What action should Metabo-Miracle take?
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It should discuss the product failure with the customers and then provide them with a full refund of their purchase price.
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Dell's global outreach programs that help bring technology to underserved communities in various parts of the world
is an example of
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Social Responsibility
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Which of the following is not one of the steps in developing and implementing a program of social responsibility?
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Commitment of employees
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Early government regulations prior to 1920 that affected American business include all of the following except th
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Americans with Disabilities Act