Bus Ethics 8 – Flashcards

All of the following are responsibilities of ethics officers EXCEPT: a. assessing the needs and risks that an organization-wide ethics program must cover b. developing and distributing a code of conduct or ethics c. conducting training programs for employees d. making sure that the company is in compliance with government regulations e. making ethical decisions on behalf of managers and the board of directors so that they do not have to think about ethical issues

To be effective, ethics training first must start with a foundation that includes

Keys to successful ethics training include all but: a. helping employees identify the ethical dimensions of a business decision. b. giving employees a means to address ethical issues. c. leaving clear opportunities for employees to engage in unethical behaviors. d. helping employees understand the ambiguity inherent in ethical situations. . e. providing direction for finding managers or others who can assist in ethical conflict resolution.

Programs designed to foster ethical behavior are more controversial today because unethical and illegal business conduct continues to occur, even in organizations that have implemented the programs. T/F

All of the following are responsibilities of an ethics officer EXCEPT: a. making government laws related to business ethics b. assessing the needs and risks that an organization-wide ethics program must address c. developing and distributing a code of conduct or code of ethics d. conducting training programs for employees e. monitoring and auditing ethical conduct

Fostering ethical decisions within an organization requires eliminating unethical persons and

All of the following are responsibilities of ethics officers EXCEPT: a. assessing the needs and risks that an organization-wide ethics program must cover b. developing and distributing a code of conduct or ethics c. conducting training programs for employees d. making sure that the company is in compliance with government regulations e. making ethical decisions on behalf of managers and the board of directors so that they do not have to think about ethical issues

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an ethics officer? a. Coordinating the ethical compliance program with top management, the board of directors, and senior management b. Developing, revising, and disseminating a code of ethics c. Developing effective communication of ethical standards d. Establishing audit and control systems to determine the effectiveness of the program e. Developing and implementing marketing strategy

What did the Sarbanes-Oxley Act put more pressure on ethics officers to monitor?

The FSGO utilizes a "carrot and stick" philosophy to encourage organizational compliance. What is the ultimate "stick" the FSGO uses?

Keys to successful ethics training include all but: a. helping employees identify the ethical dimensions of a business decision. b. giving employees a means to address ethical issues. c. leaving clear opportunities for employees to engage in unethical behaviors. d. helping employees understand the ambiguity inherent in ethical situations. e. providing direction for finding managers or others who can assist in ethical conflict resolution.

Codes of conduct and codes of ethics

What do values orientation strives to develop?

A compliance program should be deemed effective if it addresses the seven minimum requirements for ethical compliance programs. T/F

The accountability and responsibility for appropriate business conduct rests with top management. T/F

Ethical compliance can be measured by observing employees as well as through investigating and reporting mechanisms. T/F

The key goal of ehics training is to help employees identify ethical issues. T/F

An ethical compliance audits is designed to determine the effectiveness of ethics initiatives. T/F

Minimum Requirements for Ethics Program ( 7 Things )

Strong Ethical Program has? ( 5 Things )

formal statements that describe what an organization expects of its employees

most comprehensive and consists of general statements, sometimes altruistic or inspirational, that serve as principles and as the basis or rules of conduct.