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What event led to the dissolution of Arthur Andersen, one of the largest accounting and consulting firms at the time?

  • Ethical leadership
  • Enron scandal (correct)
  • Sarbanes-Oxley Act
  • Regular ethics training
  • What characteristics are associated with ethical leadership?

  • Adaptability, creativity, innovation, risk-taking, ambition
  • Charisma, charm, persuasiveness, enthusiasm, sociability
  • Confidence, assertiveness, competitiveness, independence, dominance
  • Honesty, respect, fairness, empathy, accountability (correct)
  • What is the role of an ethical leader in stakeholder relations?

  • Balancing the needs of stakeholders ethically (correct)
  • Promoting the interests of employees only
  • Ignoring the concerns of stakeholders
  • Maximizing profits for shareholders
  • Which event resulted in one of the largest normative and legislative reforms to financial record keeping and reporting for publicly traded companies?

    <p>Sarbanes-Oxley Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the strategies for ethical leadership mentioned in the text?

    <p>Developing and adhering to a code of ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scope of business ethics as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Human Resource Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of business ethics highlighted in the text?

    <p>Ethical practices lead to sustainable business success</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the principles of business ethics mentioned in the text?

    <p>Leadership, Integrity, Transparency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the cons of business ethics highlighted in the text?

    <p>Ethical practices are not linked to outperforming peers and competitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of business ethics?

    <p>The application of ethical values to business behaviour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Business ethics only applies to the conduct of individuals within an organization, not to the organization as a whole.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ethical behavior in business has no impact on corporate integrity or reputation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The scope of business ethics includes health and safety practices.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ethical business practices can lead to sustainable business success.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The World’s Most Ethical Companies consistently underperform their peers and competitors.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Enron scandal led to the dissolution of WorldCom, another large accounting and consulting firm at the time.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 was a minor reform to financial record keeping for publicly traded companies.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The characteristics of ethical leadership include dishonesty, disrespect, and unfairness.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One of the strategies for ethical leadership mentioned in the text is developing a code of ethics.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The role of an ethical leader in guiding the team does not involve ensuring ethical behavior.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Business ethics only applies to the conduct of individuals within an organization, not to the organization as a whole.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The World’s Most Ethical Companies consistently underperform their peers and competitors.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ethical behavior in business has no impact on corporate integrity or reputation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 was a minor reform to financial record keeping for publicly traded companies.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The role of an ethical leader in guiding the team does not involve ensuring ethical behavior.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Enron scandal was one of the largest US bankruptcy filings

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Sarbanes-Oxley Act resulted in one of the largest normative and legislative reforms to financial record keeping and reporting for publicly traded companies

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The dissolution of Arthur Andersen was a consequence of the ENRON scandal

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ethical leadership characteristics include empathy and accountability

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The importance of ethical leadership in setting the tone for organizational culture is highlighted in the text

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ethical Leadership and Business Ethics

    • The Enron scandal led to the dissolution of Arthur Andersen, one of the largest accounting and consulting firms at the time.
    • Characteristics of ethical leadership include empathy, accountability, and respect.
    • The role of an ethical leader in stakeholder relations involves ensuring ethical behavior and setting the tone for organizational culture.
    • The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 resulted in one of the largest normative and legislative reforms to financial record keeping and reporting for publicly traded companies.
    • One strategy for ethical leadership is developing a code of ethics.

    Business Ethics

    • The scope of business ethics includes health and safety practices, and is not limited to individual conduct, but also applies to the organization as a whole.
    • Ethical behavior in business has a significant impact on corporate integrity and reputation.
    • The importance of business ethics is highlighted in the text, as it can lead to sustainable business success.
    • The principles of business ethics include empathy, accountability, and respect.
    • There are no cons of business ethics highlighted in the text.
    • The definition of business ethics is not explicitly stated, but it encompasses the principles and practices that guide an organization's behavior and decision-making.

    Enron Scandal and Its Consequences

    • The Enron scandal was one of the largest US bankruptcy filings.
    • The scandal led to the dissolution of Arthur Andersen, and resulted in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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    Test your knowledge of business ethics with this quiz. Explore the application of ethical values to business behavior and its relevance to individuals and organizations. Delve into the rules, principles, and standards for determining moral conduct in the business world.

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