MGMT 371 CH. 6 Quiz – Flashcards

Barnes Plating pays employees minimum wage and offers only those employee benefits that it is legally mandated to provide. This is an example of social? _______. A.obligation B.screening C.responsibility D.entrepreneurship E.responsiveness

In response to the growing popularity of social media among? at-risk youth, a software gaming company uses a variety of social media outlets to discourage gang and youth violence. This is an example of social? _______. A.screening B.entrepreneurship C.responsiveness D.responsibility E.obligation

The? _______ view of social responsibility holds that a? firm's first and only obligation is to maximize profits for its shareholders. A.fiscal B.socioeconomic C.classical D.philanthropic E.ethical

Johnson Brothers Manufacturing believes? that, although making a profit is? important, it also has an obligation to its? customers, employees,? suppliers, and society as a whole. This demonstrates the? _______ view of social responsibility. A.classical B.humanitarian C.philanthropic D.fiscal E.socioeconomic

Social? _______ is defined as a? business's intention, beyond its legal and economic? obligations, to do the? "right thing" and act in ways that are good for society. A.screening B.entrepreneurship C.responsiveness D.obligation E.responsibility

The Appleseed Fund? (APPLX) is a mutual fund that avoids companies from the? tobacco, alcohol,? pornography, gambling, and weapons industry. It would appear that this fund has used social? _______ in determining the companies in which it invests. A.activism B.obligation C.realism D.entrepreneurship E.screening

Which of the following is LEAST likely a valid reason for a company to be socially? responsible? A.Pursuing social goals dilutes the? business's primary purpose of economic productivity. B.Businesses can create a favorable public image by pursuing social goals. C.Public opinion now supports businesses pursuing both economic and social goals. D.Social responsibility will improve a? business's stock price in the long run. E.Socially responsible companies tend to have more secure? long-term profits.

HD Consulting is very involved in the local community. The firm sponsors a fundraiser to help the local humane? shelter, and top managers donate a considerable amount of time as corporate? mentors, helping new entrepreneurs get started so they can provide jobs in the community. As a? result, HD has low employee? turnover, loyal? customers, and increasing revenue. This is an example of how social? _______ can benefit a company in the long run. A.screening B.responsibility C.entrepreneurship D.activism E.obligation

A company makes? eco-friendly dog? toys, mats, and? beds; uses recycled paper and? soy-based ink in its? packaging; and encourages customers to return used products for recycling. According to the? "four shades of? green" approach to addressing the? environment, which approach is the company? using? A.Progressive B.Stakeholder C.Market D.Legal E.Activist

An organization that wants to comply with? _______ requirements must develop a total management system for meeting environmental challenges. A.ISO 14000 B.GRI C.EPA D.ISO 9000 E.OSHA

Brite Plating? doesn't dump contaminated water from its electroplating process into the storm sewers because it is legally required to refrain from doing this. According to the? "four shades of? green" approach to addressing the? environment, which approach is the firm? using? A.Activist B.Progressive C.Stakeholder D.Legal E.Market

To meet the growing demands of its? customers, a local fast food restaurant changes its packaging so that it uses less nonbiodegradable materials. According to the? "four shades of? green" approach to addressing the? environment, which approach is the restaurant? using? A.Market B.Activist C.Legal D.Progressive E.Stakeholder

An employee comes to work on time every day only because he knows that his pay will be docked if he is caught coming in late.? However, when he knows his boss will be gone that? day, he's frequently late. What stage of moral development does this? represent? A.Stage 1 B.Stage 4 C.Stage 2 D.Stage 3 E.Stage 6

Which of the following statements best describes moral development at the? pre-conventional stage? A.What is right or wrong depends on whether it results in the greatest good for the greatest number of people. B.The individual views right vs. wrong in terms of the consequences of the action. C.Emphasis is on living up to social expectations and norms because of how they impact? day-to-day relationships. D.The individual understand that there are differing opinions on what is right versus? wrong, and laws are a social contract based on majority decision and inevitable compromise. E.The individual considers society as a whole when making judgments and focuses on following the? rules, doing? one's duty, and respecting authority.

You choose not to get drunk at a party because you know your friends will think less of you and that would make you feel badly about yourself. What stage of moral development does this? represent? A.Stage 1 B.Stage 4 C.Stage 2 D.Stage 6 E.Stage 3

Tyrone has a plaque on the wall of his office that? reads, "I am the master of my? destiny." Which of the following does this plaque best? illustrate? A.Locus of control B.Moral development C.Ego strength D.Ethics E.Values

In which level of moral development do individuals define moral values apart from the authority of the groups to which they belong or society in? general? A.Preconventional B.Traditional C.Conventional D.principled E.Conformist

Two personality variables have been found to influence an? individual's actions according to his or her beliefs about what is right or? wrong: locus of control and? _______. A.assertiveness B.extraversion C.ethics D.ego strength E.conscientiousness

According to? research, which of the following is the single most important influence on an? employee's decision to act ethically or? unethically? A.Regular social audits of the company B.Appointment of an ethics compliance officer C.The behavior of managers D.Ethics training E.A code of ethics

Basic convictions about what is right and what is wrong are referred to as? ______. A.ego strength B.moral development C.locus of control D.ethics E.values

Which of the following is the best description of a code of? ethics? A.A formal statement of an? organization's primary values and the ethical rules it expects its employees to follow B.A report that conveys an? organization's economic,? environmental, social, and governance performance C.Corporate? rules, regulations,? policies, and procedures that explain what the company expects from its employees D.A formal summary of what the organization? is, why it? exists, and its reasons for being E.A description of what an organization would like to achieve or accomplish

As part of its? _______, Cisco created an interactive training program that presents employees with different scenarios about sales? practices, procurement? issues, and other common dilemmas. Similar to American Idol?, the scenarios are evaluated by? "judges" and employees are asked to? vote, making judgment calls on each situation. Each episode ends with the Cisco compliance officer providing the answer and an explanation. A.ethics training B.diversity training C.code of ethics D.corporate philanthropy E.social responsibility

In which of the steps of the process of addressing ethical dilemmas should an employee identify? personal, organizational, and external factors important in the? decision? A.Step 4 B.Step 5 C.Step 2 D.Step 1 E.Step 3

Jeff Mendelsohn is the founder of New Leaf? Paper, a company that works closely with paper mills to use recycled waste paper and environmentally friendly bleach to create? high-quality stock that is used to print magazines. This is an example of social? _______. A.obligation B.responsibility C.responsiveness D.screening E.entrepreneurship

Heather discovered that her boss was falsifying reports to the EPA about the release of harmful chemicals into the? community's water supply. She confronted her? boss, who told her to mind her own business. She then contacted the EPA and reported what she had learned. Heather would be described as? a(n) _______. A.social activist B.watchdog C.whistleblower D.monitor E.ombudsman