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What is the underlying message of the Lehman Brothers case according to the text?

  • Transparency and accountability are crucial in the business world. (correct)
  • Financial crises like the one in 2008 are unavoidable.
  • Deceiving shareholders is a common practice in the finance industry.
  • Ethical behavior is not important for corporations to succeed.

How did the accountants who chose not to act impact the industry, according to the text?

  • Let down the entire industry and professionals within it. (correct)
  • Led to the success of their company.
  • Set a positive example for other professionals.
  • Disappointed the company's shareholders.

What led to the demise of Lehman Brothers, as discussed in the text?

  • Conscious decisions to deceive and manipulate by executives. (correct)
  • Lack of skilled employees in the company.
  • Excessive transparency and accountability.
  • Unavoidable external economic factors.

Why does the text suggest that ethics education is important for corporations?

<p>To improve how corporations behave ethically. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What lesson can be learned from the Lehman Brothers case, as highlighted in the text?

<p>Right actions upfront might be difficult but help prevent unethical practices. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as a key improvement for corporations based on the Lehman Brothers case?

<p>Enhancing transparency and accountability through ethics education. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for businesses to maintain a code of conduct?

<p>To earn profits and grow the economy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of problems can business ethics examine?

<p>Ethical dilemmas faced by businesses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can business ethics be enforced by law or by force?

<p>No, business ethics cannot be enforced by law or by force (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an organization's internal business environment in ensuring ethical norms are followed?

<p>It should be explored to ensure set ethical norms are being followed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of embedding ethics in an organization's culture?

<p>To create a more ethical environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between good relations and earning profits for a business?

<p>Good relations can lead to earning profits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a specialization of Ms.Paramita Dhar?

<p>Finance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ISBN number of the book?

<p>978-93-5119-836-9 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the address of the publisher?

<p>4435/7, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi–110002 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of the book?

<p>Dr.Arunachal Khosla (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who reviewed the book?

<p>Ms.Paramita Dhar (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a chapter in the book?

<p>Ethical Issues in Functional Areas of Marketing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between integrity and honesty?

<p>Honesty can exist without integrity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is trust essential for a business to sustain?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between fairness and ethics?

<p>Fairness is about being just and equitable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can fairness be imbibed in an organization?

<p>By freeing all processes from external influences and respecting stakeholders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a business does not maintain mutual trust among its stakeholders?

<p>It cannot sustain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do stakeholders prefer to deal with organizations that fulfill promises?

<p>To win the trust of these stakeholders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of using Repo 105 by Lehman Brothers?

<p>To intentionally mislead stakeholders and maintain confidence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long was Repo 105 used by Lehman Brothers?

<p>For two consecutive quarters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Lehman Brothers' executive team's inability to manage the issue?

<p>A dangerous increase in the bank's leverage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would have been a better course of action for Lehman Brothers?

<p>To fully and accurately disclose the details of its finances (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of creating a phantom subsidiary by Lehman Brothers?

<p>To grossly manipulate the bank's stakeholders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How was Repo 105 used by Lehman Brothers?

<p>To move assets away from the balance sheet (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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