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Q: ____________ cultures blur the differences between sexes.

Q: The __________ is a trade group that represents the world's largest software and hardware manufacturers.a. Business Software Association (BSA)b. Business Software Alliance (BSA)c. International Business Software (IBS)d. International Software Association (ISA)

Q: Modern business is no more complex than in the past.

Q: In ______________ communication, most of the information in the message is embedded in the message itself.

Q: In malpractice lawsuits, many courts have ruled that IT workers are not liable for malpractice because they__________ .a. do not belong to a professional organizationb. fail to breach a duty of carec. do not meet the legal definition of a professionald. are not certified

Q: Political and economic freedom lead to the expansion of resource availability.

Q: _____________ is viewing the world from our group's cultural point of view.

Q: From a legal perspective, IT workers are not recognized as professionals because they are not __________ by the state or federal government. a. licensed b. b. sponsored c. associated d. graded

Q: R. Edward Freeman is a proponent of "managing for stakeholders."

Q: Human rights protect the ____________ of every person.

Q: Although there may be less farmland now, existing farmland is more productive than ever before.

Q: Professionals require advanced training and experience, must exercise discretion and judgment in the course of their work, and their work cannot be standardized. a. True b. False

Q: Practicing _____________________ means going along with local ethical rules and customs.

Q: According to integrated social contracts theory, anti-discrimination laws would be an example of a. Hypernorms b. Microsocial contracts c. Macrosocial contracts d. Moral free space

Q: Members of the internal audit team must be expert in detecting and investigating financial statement fraud. a. True b. False

Q: Stakeholders are the same as Stockholders.

Q: ____________ refers to a cultural community's freedom or latitude to create its own rules. a. Hypernorms b. Microsocial contracts c. Macrosocial contracts d. Moral free space

Q: Length of human life has dramatically increased since 1700.

Q: The internal audit department includes members of the board of directors who determine that the internal systems and controls of the organization are adequate and effective. a. True b. False

Q: Compliance means to be in conformance with a profession's core body of knowledge. a. True b. False

Q: Employees at the ABC Corporation honor promises to suppliers, even if they don't have a written contract. This reflects which principle of the Global Business Standards Codex? a. Dignity principle b. Property principle c. Reliability principle d. Citizenship principle

Q: Milton Friedman believed the doctrine of "social responsibility" involved the acceptance of a socialist view.

Q: While no policy can stop wrongdoers, it can establish boundaries for acceptable and unacceptable behavior and enable management to punish violators. a. True b. False

Q: The ABC Corporation routinely releases information about its operations in all of its host countries. The company is fulfilling which principle of the Global Business Standards Codex? a. Transparency principle b. Reliability principle c. Fairness principle d. Responsiveness principle

Q: ExxonMobil has an environmental policy.

Q: The Global Compact is associated with which set of universal ethical principles? a. Caux Principles b. Global Business Standards Codex c. UN Declaration of Human Rights d. CERES Principles

Q: A breach of the duty of care is defined as a failure to conform to the code of ethics of a professional organization. a. True b. False

Q: Milton Friedman is a free market economist.

Q: Chad is a rich country.

Q: From a legal perspective, there is both a reasonable person standard and a reasonable professional standard to decide whether parties owe a duty of care. a. True b. False

Q: Which is a universal human right according to the UN Declaration of Human Rights? a. Freedom of movement b. Freedom of religion c. Freedom to own property d. All of the above

Q: Government licensing of IT workers is common within most of the states of the United States. a. True b. False

Q: Resistol is marketed as an inhalant.

Q: Modest dress is emphasized in many Middle Eastern cultures. This reflects which foundational moral value? a. Harm/care b. In group/loyalty c. Purity/sanctity d. Fairness/reciprocity

Q: The environment has to be everyone's top concern at all times.

Q: The core body of knowledge for any profession outlines an agreed-upon code of ethics and practices for those who practice in that profession. a. True b. False

Q: Alex knows that he should have a gift for his Chinese business partner who will have a gift for him. Alex and his business partner are demonstrating which foundational moral value? a. Harm/care b. Fairness/reciprocity c. Authority/respect d. Purity/sanctity

Q: Members of _______________ cultures are more likely to put money away in long-term savings plans. a. Future orientation b. Humane orientation c. Performance orientation d. Feminine

Q: H.B. Fuller is a Honduran company.

Q: There are many industry association certifications in a variety of IT-related subject areas. a. True b. False

Q: ____________ cultures encourage and reward high standards and performance. a. Future orientation b. Humane orientation c. Performance orientation d. None of the above

Q: Government licensing is generally administered at the federal level in the United States. a. True b. False

Q: McDonough describes our use of resources without regard to effect on future generations as _____ .A) self-relianceB) intergenerational remote tyrannyC) belief in later generational superiorityD) a natural right

Q: All of the following are characteristic of cosmopolitans EXCEPT: a. Concern for global justice b. Care for the "distant needy" c. Commitment to free trade d. Commitment to human dignity

Q: Vendor certifications require passing a written exam, which usually contains multiple-choice questions because of legal concerns about whether other types of exams can be graded objectively. a. True b. False

Q: H. B. Fuller is best described as a company _____ .A) that believed it was an ethical companyB) that was only concerned with making moneyC) that made shoes in Central AmericaD) headquartered in Europe

Q: Cost-benefit calculations require _____ .A) ethical benefitsB) a common measureC) a supercomputerD) trade in all things being measured

Q: Certification indicates that a professional possesses a particular set of skills, knowledge, or abilities, in the opinion of the certifying organization. a. True b. False

Q: ________________ consider themselves to be citizens of the world a. Ethnocentrists b. Cosmopolitans c. Universalists d. Inclusivists

Q: Which of the following is universally found in corporate codes of conduct? a. Fiduciary Principle b. Citizenship Principle c. Fairness Principle d. All of the above

Q: When did the modern business corporation emerge as one of the most important innovations in human history?A) in the 21stCentury B) in the 20thCentury C) in the 19thCentury D) in the 18thCentury

Q: Laws provide a complete guide to ethical behavior. a. True b. False

Q: Which of the following is a characteristic of high context communication? a. Rarely express direct disagreement b. Heavy emphasis on written contracts c. Face conflict head on d. None of the above

Q: Currently no one IT professional organization has emerged as preeminent, so there is no universal code of ethics for IT workers. a. True b. False

Q: Steven Kelman believes cost-benefit analysis should be applied to: A) The environmentB) SafetyC) Health regulationD) All of the above

Q: All of the following are elements of worldliness EXCEPT a. Being self-reflexive b. Feeling pity for the less fortunate c. Skills to bring about change d. Expressing compassion

Q: Gifts come with no expectation of a future favor for the donor. a. True b. False

Q: Resistol is _____ .A) a toxic substanceB) the theory that we should resist changeC) a company with business in Central AmericaD) an organization concerned with corporate ethics

Q: When Cynthia travels she is critical of the food in other countries, saying that what she eats at home is much better. Cynthia is demonstrating a. Implicit prejudice b. A pluralistic perspective c. Ethnocentrism d. Personal virtue

Q: To qualify legally as a bribe, the gift or payment must be made directly from donor to recipient. a. True b. False

Q: A rise in price generally indicates _____ .A) scarcityB) abundance C) indifference D) gouging

Q: Disgust reflects which moral foundation? a. Care/Concern b. Purity/sanctity c. Authority/respect d. Fairness/justice

Q: When it comes to distinguishing between bribes and gifts, the perceptions of the donor and recipient almost always coincide. a. True b. False

Q: The Stakeholder Theory holds that:A) The rights of all who may be affected need to be considered in making business decisions.B) Anyone with stake in a corporation's behavior should be rewarded with a corresponding proportion of ownership.C) Capitalism has long outlived its usefulness.D) Virtue theory ethics alone is suitable for the 21stCentury.

Q: Diago is scheduled to get an award for his performance at work but is nervous that this honor will separate him from the rest of his group. Diago apparently puts a high value on a. Power distance b. Masculinity c. Collectivism d. Uncertainty avoidance

Q: The United States has adopted labor laws and regulations that require a more precise definition of what is meant by a professional employee. a. True b. False

Q: Raw materials have not yet run out due to _____ .A) continuing discoveryB) conservationC) recyclingD) lack of use

Q: In _____________ cultures, leaders are honored as a special class of people. a. High power distance b. Low power distance c. High uncertainty avoidance d. Low uncertainty avoidance

Q: Briefly describe the difference between morals, ethics, and laws.

Q: Milton Friedman's claim that businesses can have no explicit social responsibilities is best explained as an example of _____ .A) deontological reasoningB) virtue theory ethicsC) consequentialist theoryD) social contracting

Q: ______________ cultures have clearly defined roles for men and women. a. High Uncertainty avoidance b. Individualistic c. Feminine d. Masculine

Q: Discuss the role of the board of directors in creating an ethical organization.

Q: Agricultural labor force corresponds to standard of living: A) Not at allB) Exactly C) Directly D) Inversely

Q: Which virtue acknowledges the shortcomings of our own culture? a. Truth b. Dignity c. Humility d. Solidarity

Q: H.B. Fuller is _____ .A) a Nobel Prize winning environmentalistB) a Nobel Prize winning economistC) a Professor of Business AdministrationD) a company that makes industrial products

Q: In the context of an ethical decision-making process, discuss the importance of communication in implementing a change.

Q: What was the fundamental principle laid out by the Caux Principles for NGOs (nongovernmental organizations)? a. Respect b. Life c. Integrity d. Freedom

Q: Thomas Malthus was an economist best known for: A) his unbridled optimismB) monetary theoryC) social reformD) his pessimism about the future

Q: Describe two trends that have increased the likelihood of unethical behavior.

Q: ________________ is based upon the concept of kyosei and human dignity and value. a. The Caux Principles b. Global Business Standards Codex c. Moral Foundations Theory d. UN Global Compact