Business Ethics Questions and
Answers
The key elements of an organizational culture that relate to business ethics include
what elements?
✓ ~~~ The culture, leadership, norms, values, beliefs, customs, organizational climate,
communication networks, motives, structure, power, groups,
Which of the moral philosophies discussed focuses on the rights of individuals and
on the intentions associated with particular behaviors?
✓ ~~~ Deontology- Preservation of individual rights, based on intentions: not consequences
What are the benefits of being ethical and socially responsible in business?
✓ ~~~ Builds trust with stakeholders, builds company image, meets customers expectations
of better practices, retains good employees, builds customer loyalty, positive work
environment, avoid legal issues.
Concerns involving copyright infringement on books, movies and music, and illegally
produced goods relate to what sort of ethical issue?
✓ ~~~ Intellectual property rights
Moral philosophy refers to what? Why are philosophies useful in business ethics?
✓ ~~~ Moral philosophy is based upon general perspectives of how you view yourself,
others, and
Society. Teleology, deontology, egoism, relativism, virtue, justice,
If management fails to identify and educate employees about ethical problem areas,
what is likely to happen/not happen?
, ✓ ~~~ To the uniformed employees, they may commit unethical acts, the management
could see further consequences.
Which of the moral perspectives defines ethicalness subjectively from the
experiences of individuals and groups?
✓ ~~~ The relativist perspective
The first step toward understanding business ethics is to do what?
✓ ~~~ Ethical awareness
In marketing communications, lying causes predicaments for companies because it
destroys what?
✓ ~~~ Trust
The perceived relevance or importance of an ethical issue to the individual, work
group, or organization reflects what?
✓ ~~~ Ethical issue intensity
In the long-run, a(n) _Values___-based orientation may be better for companies,
perhaps because it increases employees' awareness of ethics issues at work.
✓ ~~~ Values
Which attribute of ethical leaders is not likely to be effective, unless the leader is
personally involved in the key decisions that have ethical ramifications?
✓ ~~~ Transparency
, Minimizing the use of energy and reducing emissions and waste are issues of critical
importance to which stakeholder group?
✓ ~~~ Environmental groups
Most firms with a strong organizational climate usually focus on the core value of
placing _______ interests first.
✓ ~~~ Customers
According to Kohlberg's model, as a person progresses through the stages of moral
development, and with time, education, and experience, he/she can do what?
✓ ~~~ Change their values and ethical behavior
According to the text a company can be sued for discrimination if they do what?
✓ ~~~ Corp intel, discrimination, sexual harassment, Bribery, conflict of interest, fraud
The _______ leader demands instantaneous obedience and focuses on punishing
wrong behavior, achievement, initiative, and self-control.
✓ ~~~ Coersive
A(n) ________ orientation creates order by requiring that employees identify with
and commit to specific required conduct, whereas a(n) ___________ orientation
strives to develop shared standards.
✓ ~~~ Compliance, Values
An ethical issue is a problem, situation, or opportunity presents
