Overview of Ethics Quiz

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Setting CSR goals encourages an organization to achieve higher moral and ethical standards. True or False?

False

True (correct)

Not related to CSR

Partially true

Is a mission statement a clear, concise description of the issue that needs to be addressed? True or False?

False (correct)

True

Depends on the organization

Unrelated to organizational goals

What typically triggers a rapid increase in the appointment of corporate ethics officers?

The revelation of a major business scandal (correct)

The appointment of a new CEO

The acquisition of one company by another

A substantial decrease in the stock price of a firm

Are board of directors normally responsible for day-to-day management and operations of an organization? True or False?

False Signup and view all the answers

What creates goodwill that can make it easier for corporations to conduct their business?

CSR activities Signup and view all the answers

Is an activity being defined as legal a guarantee that it is also considered ethical? True or False?

False Signup and view all the answers

Are important decisions in the business world often left to technical experts? True or False?

False Signup and view all the answers

In which step of the decision-making process should decision makers consider laws, guidelines, policies, and principles?

Identify alternatives Signup and view all the answers

Which step is considered the most critical in the decision-making process?

Identification of alternative solutions Signup and view all the answers

Who is ideally suited to hold the position of corporate ethics officer?

A well-respected, senior-level manager reporting to the CEO Signup and view all the answers

What event can lead to the appointment of corporate ethics officers more rapidly than other options?

The appointment of a new CEO Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an organization's mission statement in relation to ethical issues?

It identifies the overarching values and principles important to decision making Signup and view all the answers

Do individual views on morality show nearly universal agreement across different groups? True or False?

False Signup and view all the answers

What does consistency in an organization mean in terms of stakeholder expectations?

Stakeholders should expect consistent behavior based on past actions Signup and view all the answers

How has the increased reliance on information systems impacted the risk of unethical IT use?

The risk of unethical IT use has decreased Signup and view all the answers

Why are managers increasingly including ethical conduct in employee performance appraisals?

To align employee behavior with organizational values Signup and view all the answers

What is the term 'morals' referring to in relation to decision-making?

Personal principles guiding decisions on right and wrong Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the decision-making process involves gathering and analyzing facts while identifying stakeholders affected by the decision?

Develop problem statement Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a set of beliefs about right and wrong behavior within a society?

Moral code Signup and view all the answers

Why do organizations pursue corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals and promote an ethical work environment?

To gain the goodwill of the community Signup and view all the answers

What concept advocates that an organization should act ethically by taking accountability for its impact on the environment, community, and employee welfare?

Corporate social responsibility Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for a habit of unacceptable behavior?

Vice Signup and view all the answers

If desired results are not achieved after implementing a solution, which step of the decision-making process should be revisited?

Identify alternatives Signup and view all the answers

Overview of Ethics Quiz

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Setting CSR goals encourages an organization to achieve higher moral and ethical standards. True or False?

Is a mission statement a clear, concise description of the issue that needs to be addressed? True or False?

What typically triggers a rapid increase in the appointment of corporate ethics officers?

Are board of directors normally responsible for day-to-day management and operations of an organization? True or False?

What creates goodwill that can make it easier for corporations to conduct their business?

Is an activity being defined as legal a guarantee that it is also considered ethical? True or False?

Are important decisions in the business world often left to technical experts? True or False?

In which step of the decision-making process should decision makers consider laws, guidelines, policies, and principles?

Which step is considered the most critical in the decision-making process?

Who is ideally suited to hold the position of corporate ethics officer?

What event can lead to the appointment of corporate ethics officers more rapidly than other options?

What is the role of an organization's mission statement in relation to ethical issues?

Do individual views on morality show nearly universal agreement across different groups? True or False?

What does consistency in an organization mean in terms of stakeholder expectations?

How has the increased reliance on information systems impacted the risk of unethical IT use?

Why are managers increasingly including ethical conduct in employee performance appraisals?

What is the term 'morals' referring to in relation to decision-making?

Which step in the decision-making process involves gathering and analyzing facts while identifying stakeholders affected by the decision?

What is the term used to describe a set of beliefs about right and wrong behavior within a society?

Why do organizations pursue corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals and promote an ethical work environment?

What concept advocates that an organization should act ethically by taking accountability for its impact on the environment, community, and employee welfare?

What is another term for a habit of unacceptable behavior?

If desired results are not achieved after implementing a solution, which step of the decision-making process should be revisited?

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