Ethics AND Social Responsibility Graded QUIZ UNIT 5 PDF

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Authoritarian leaders rule according to the saying “my way or the highway,” tend to expect absolute loyalty, and consider taking suggestions from subordinates as a leadership weakness.

Select one:

True False

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Question 2 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Where appropriate, a final step in the job screening process may include drug and polygraph tests. Select one:

True False

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Question 3 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Ethical hazards and risks increase as organizations grow in complexity.

Select one:

True False

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Question 4 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Employers are expected to provide flexible scheduling for religious holidays and respect religious clothing and grooming policies. Select one:

True False

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Question 5 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Employees are typically unaware of the moral behavior of their employer. Select one: True

False

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Question 6 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text A(n) ____________ goal can be vulnerable to encouraging employee temptation toward dishonesty and to behave unethically if that is the only way they can achieve their desired goal or meet the specified deadline. Select one: a. incremental

b. stretch c. foundation d. reach e. none of the above

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Question 7 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text ___________ is the use of one’s occupation for personal enrichment through the deliberate misuse or misapplication of the employing organization’s resources or assets. Select one:

a. Theft

b. Fraud c. Blackmail d. all of the above `none of the above

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Question 8 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Poorly managed performance appraisals can be detrimental to employee development, morale, and productivity. Select one:

True False

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Question 9 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Power that is formally assigned to an individual, such as through a title or position, is called __________ power. Select one:

a. legitimate b. reward c. coercive d. referent e. expert

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Question 10 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Ethics-related information can come from suppliers and customers, in addition to employees. Select one:

True False

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Question 11 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What is the best way to describe a leader that challenges employees to achieve goals by his or her own example?

Select one: a. visionary b. affiliative c. commander

d. pacesetter e. democratic

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Question 12 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text It is possible to assess the “ethical culture” of an organization through the use of survey instruments. Select one:

True False

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Question 13 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question

Question text The _______________ of 2002 was enacted directly following high-profile accounting scandals involving Enron, WorldCom, Tyco and other companies that cost investors billions during the early 2000s. Select one: a. Dodd-Frank Act

b. Sarbanes-Oxley Act c. Civil Rights Act d. False Claims Act e. none of the above

Feedback The correct answer is: Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Question 14 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Ranking systems for employee performance appraisal are useful for creating healthy competition among employees. Select one: True

False

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Question 15 Correct

Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Because types of ethical dilemmas vary according to who is involved, the circumstances and context, it is not particularly helpful to explore common ethical problems experienced in the organization or its industry. Select one: True

False

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Question 16 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Power that is obtained in a way characterized by the following response is called __________ power: “I’m going to do what that person says because I want to get a bonus and get promoted!” Select one: a. legitimate

b. reward c. coercive d. referent e. expert

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Question 17 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following is not an anticipated negative outcome associated with whistleblowing? Select one: a. being labeled or viewed negatively b. damaging a relationship c. retaliation or punishment d. no corrective action will be taken

e. no established reporting system

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Question 18 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text A high degree of trust in an organization is associated with which of the following: Select one: a. economic benefits through enhanced performance b. eliminating psychological barriers separating employers and employees c. attracting and sustaining high-quality stakeholders

d. all of the above e. none of the above

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Question 19 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Employees are more likely to discuss an ethical concern with a manager if these types of discussions occur on a regular basis. Select one:

True False

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Question 20 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text To ensure codes are consistent with legal standards, they should include high levels of professional jargon. Select one:

True False

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Question 21 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Confidentiality is an issue that is outside of the area of concern for a Code of Conduct. Select one: True

False

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Question 22 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Honesty tests are useful tools which can provide which of the following? Select one: a. direct admission of performing an illegal or questionable activity b. opinions regarding illegal or questionable behavior c. personality traits related to dishonesty

d. all of the above e. none of the above

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Question 23 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Legislation including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ensures that whistleblowers will face no negative consequences after blowing the whistle. Select one: True

False

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Question 24 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Minor exaggeration on resumes is a necessary step in this hyper-competitive economy. Select one:

True False

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Question 25 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text As long as they are well-written, Codes of Conduct are effective regardless of how they are communicated to employees. Select one: True False

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