Question 1

Which of the following statements is true about the pyramid model of corporate social responsibility?

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A)  It states that philanthropy should be the most important function of a corporation.
B)  It states that the economic responsibility of a corporation provides the foundation for its other responsibilities.
C)  It states that governments and nonprofit organizations and not corporations should carry out social responsibility functions.
D)  It states that social responsibility efforts should be focused on the external and not the internal stakeholders of a corporation.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Researchers found that when top managers develop a strong ethical culture,unethical behavior is reported less frequently.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Cause-related marketing is very popular and is estimated to generate about $7 billion a year in revenue.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In order to combat U.S.corporations' use of illegal payments and bribes in international business dealings,Congress enacted:

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A)  the Future Corporation Protection Act.
B)  the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
C)  the Foreign Trade Act.
D)  the International Treaty Clause.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B) B

Question 5

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act:

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A)  applies exclusively cases of financial misrepresentations made by foreign corporations that have entered into contracts with U.S.corporations.
B)  prohibits U.S.corporations from entering into contracts with foreign corporations.
C)  applies exclusively to foreign corporations in the U.S.
D)  prohibits U.S.corporations from bribing public officials of foreign governments.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true about the sustainability theory of social responsibility?

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A)  It states that corporations should only focus on increasing shareholder wealth.
B)  It exclusively focuses on the corporations' duty to protect the environment.
C)  It states that focusing on the world's social and responsible problems will help corporations outperform their peers.
D)  It states that corporations should think about social responsibility only after they establish themselves and achieve profitability.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true about the stakeholder theory of corporate social responsibility?

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A)  It states that companies should only focus on increasing shareholder wealth.
B)  It states that social responsibility is best carried out by government agencies.
C)  It states that a company owes a duty to be a good citizen in its community.
D)  It states that employees and not the top management should be involved in corporate social responsibility.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C) C

Question 8

Marketing professionals who perceive fewer ethical problems in their organizations tend to disapprove more strongly of "unethical" or questionable practices than those who perceive more ethical problems.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Nutri Star Corp.is a large food manufacturing corporation which is more profitable that its competitors.The company uses only organically grown grains and fruits.Nutri Star also promotes organic farming and helps nonprofit agencies who focus food and nutrition causes.The company has now decided launch a campaign that aimed at promoting healthy eating habits among youth.Nutri Star is most likely to have adopted the concept of__________.

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The answer of Nutri Star Corp.is a large food manufacturing...

Question 10

The greater the likelihood that an action will result in a harmful outcome,the more likely that marketers will recognize a problem as unethical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

No large companies have used cause-related marketing so far.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the context of determinants of civil society,__________involves the voluntary acceptance of standards established by nongovernmental entities.

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self-regulation

Question 13

One of the four major components of the pyramid of corporate social responsibility is:

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A)  opportunism.
B)  self-dealing.
C)  creativity.
D)  philanthropy.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true about morals?

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A)  They are universal and seldom vary.
B)  They are independent of factors such as culture and religion.
C)  They may reflect the laws and regulations that affect social and economic behavior.
D)  They set absolute standards for good and bad that are enforced by the law.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

List and describe the three levels of ethical development.

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Question 16

Marketing professionals are most likely to perceive questionable practices as unethical when:

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A)  unethical practices are commonplace in the organization.
B)  there is a short time gap between the action and the onset of negative consequences.
C)  there is no possibility that the action will result in severe adverse consequences.
D)  the action is very unlikely to affect many people in the organization.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Which of the following opinions would a proponent of rule utilitarianism hold?

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A)  Ethical truths depend on the individuals and groups holding them.
B)  Decisions must benefit the most people but through the fairest and most just means available.
C)  Decisions should never be based on predictions of future.
D)  Intuition and personal feelings should guide decision making in cases of dilemmas.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Differentiate between act and rule utilitarianism.

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There are two types of utilitarianism: a...

Question 19

Delta Inc.is a large organization that believes in serving the community it operates in.The organization conducts several campaigns about health awareness and also provides donations to nonprofit organizations working on such causes.Delta is illustrating__________.

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corporate ...

Question 20

Observations of ethical misconduct are more likely to decrease when:

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A)  coworkers have a strong ethical culture.
B)  a code of ethics is absent.
C)  organizational rules are absent.
D)  the top managers have little control over organizational culture.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 3: Ethics and Social Responsibility

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Researchers found that when top managers develop a strong ethical culture,unethical behavior is reported less frequently.

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Cause-related marketing is very popular and is estimated to generate about $7 billion a year in revenue.

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In order to combat U.S.corporations' use of illegal payments and bribes in international business dealings,Congress enacted:

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The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act:

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Which of the following statements is true about the sustainability theory of social responsibility?

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Which of the following statements is true about the stakeholder theory of corporate social responsibility?

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Marketing professionals who perceive fewer ethical problems in their organizations tend to disapprove more strongly of "unethical" or questionable practices than those who perceive more ethical problems.

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The greater the likelihood that an action will result in a harmful outcome,the more likely that marketers will recognize a problem as unethical.

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No large companies have used cause-related marketing so far.

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In the context of determinants of civil society,__________involves the voluntary acceptance of standards established by nongovernmental entities.

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self-regulation

One of the four major components of the pyramid of corporate social responsibility is:

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List and describe the three levels of ethical development.

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Which of the following opinions would a proponent of rule utilitarianism hold?

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Differentiate between act and rule utilitarianism.

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Delta Inc.is a large organization that believes in serving the community it operates in.The organization conducts several campaigns about health awareness and also provides donations to nonprofit organizations working on such causes.Delta is illustrating__________.

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Which of the following statements is true about morals?

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Which of the following opinions would a proponent of rule utilitarianism hold?

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