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Business Ethics
Q:
"Access" in e-commerce ethics refers to
A.the difference in computer availability between the rich and the poor.
B.the ability to download certain types of privately-owned knowledge.
C.children's ability to visit certain websites.
D.companies' ability to gain information about consumers' private lives.
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Offshore outsourcing has the potential to dramatically__________ development efforts and enable workers to make progress on the project around the clock.
Q:
Selling products and services online is known as
A.e-commerce.
B.e-marketing.
C.electronic persuasion.
D.simulated marketing.
Q:
The False Claims Act was enacted during__________ . a. the U.S. Civil War b. World War I c. World War II d. the Vietnam War
Q:
All of the following are symptoms of technological intoxication except
A.accepting violence as normal.
B.loving technology as a toy.
C.relying on technology to accelerate production.
D.living our lives distanced and distracted.
Q:
The__________ was established to promote a common code of conduct for the electronics and ICT industry.a. Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalitionb. European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substancesc. Electronic Produce Environmental Assessment Toold. Consumer Electronics Association
Q:
Which of the following is not a symptom of technological intoxication?
A.We favor the quick fix.
B.We fear and worship technology.
C.We become satisfied with the level of available technology.
D.We blur the distinction between what is real and what is fake.
Q:
The company with the highest 2010 rating by Greenpeace based on its policies on toxic chemicals, recycling, and climate change was__________ .
a. Apple
b. Dell
c. Hewlett Packard
d. Wipro
Q:
Ethical lag is a situation in which
A.scientists have not been schooled in moral philosophy.
B.the speed of technological change far exceed that of ethical development.
C.technology takes the place of ethical deliberation.
D.computer programs are not developed with an ethics loop.
Q:
Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) is a system that enables purchasers to evaluate, compare, and select electronic products based on a total of 51__________ criteria.
a. economic
b. performance
c. environmental
d. ethical
Q:
The imperative that states "what can be developed will be developed" is
A.economic determinism.
B.technological determinism.
C.the iron law of technology.
D.rationality.
Q:
Congress has set the number of H-1B visas to be granted at__________ per year each year since 2004 with another 20,000 visas available for only foreign graduates of U.S. universities with advanced degrees.
a. 55,400
b. 30,000
c. 71,000
d. 65,000
Q:
Which of the following is not an undesirable side effect of technology?
A.environmental pollution
B.creation of unsatisfying work
C.clash of cultural and religious forces
D.depletion of natural resources
Q:
One potential disadvantage of using contingent workers is that__________ .
a. the costs for their health care, paid time off, and contributions to a retirement plan can be considerable
b. the company may have to adjust the number of contingent workers that it uses to meet business needs
c. there can be substantial training expenses
d. they may not feel a strong connection to the company for which they are working
Q:
Technology has benefited society in all of the following ways except
A.increasing production.
B.reducing the amount of labor needed to produce goods and services.
C.raising the standard of living.
D.improving the sustainability of life on Earth.
Q:
Companies applying for H-1B visas must offer a wage that is not__________ less than the average salary for the occupation.
a. 5%
b. 10%
c. 15%
d. 20%
Q:
Our world is currently dominated by
A.industrial technology.
B.robotics.
C.information technology and biotechnology.
D.spiritual technology.
Q:
Which of the following is a true statement about the number of declared undergraduate computer science majors at doctoral-granting computer science departments?
a. There was an increase in enrollment in spite of the forecast for a decreased number of workers in this field.
b. There was a 50% decline in degrees awarded between 2004 and 2009.
c. There has been a steady decline in enrollment for the past twelve years.
d. The level of enrollment has remained about the same for the past ten years.
Q:
Advances in information technology and biotechnology are
A.slowing down.
B.accelerating.
C.occurring mainly in the United States.
D.being used primarily to improve the lives of people in developing countries.
Q:
Before a company can apply for an H-1B visa worker, it must file__________ .
a. a statement of intent to hire a foreign worker
b. a petition to hire an H-1B worker
c. a Labor Condition Application
d. a visa request with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Q:
Which of the following is not a valid definition of technology?
A.the totality of the means employed to provide objects necessary for human sustenance and comfort
B.a scientific method used in achieving a practical purpose
C.all the ways people use their inventions and discoveries to satisfy their needs and desires
D.the science of replacing human effort with mechanical power
Q:
Technology is
A.the scientific method used in achieving a practical purpose.
B.the science of replacing human effort with mechanical power.
C.used primarily in the computer field.
D.the opposite of art.
Q:
The__________ is an internationally recognized standard that companies can use to ensure that company data is protected in an outsourcing arrangement.
a. CMMI
b. Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
c. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
d. Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70
Q:
The cost advantage for offshore outsourcing to India used to be 6:1 or more. It is estimated that once this advantage shrinks to__________ or less, cost savings would no longer be an incentive for U.S. offshore outsourcing to India.
a. 5:1
b. 0:1
c. 0:1
d. 5:1
Q:
Technology has advanced ____ society's capacity to grasp its consequences.
A.slower than
B.faster than
C.only with
D.at about the same rate as
Q:
An H-1B visa is a temporary visa granted for people who__________ .
a. only work in the IT field
b. were educated outside the U.S. and wish to work in the U.S.
c. work in specialty occupations that require at least a fourÂyear bachelor's degree
d. were born and educated outside the U.S. but have relatives living in the U.S.
Q:
With regard to data security, data breaches are on the rise.
Q:
__________ is a form of outsourcing in which services are provided by an organization whose employees are in a foreign country.
a. Consulting
b. Employee leasing
c. Offshore outsourcing
d. Employing H-1B workers
Q:
Companies use technology through the use of cookies and spam to invade consumer privacy.
Q:
The__________ of the False Claims Act allows a private citizen to file a suit in the name of the U.S. government, charging fraud by government contractors and other entities who receive or use government funds.
a. qui tam provision
b. Affordable Care Act
c. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
d. roving wiretap provision
Q:
Genetic profiling, which provides a perfect means for identifying a person, raises questions of privacy and possible discrimination.
Q:
A situation in which two employers have actual or potential legal rights and duties with respect to the same employee or group of employees is called__________ .
a. contingent employment
b. employee leasing
c. a coemployment relationship
d. outsourcing
Q:
When considering the use of H-1B workers, companies should take into account that even highly skilled and experienced H-1B workers may require help with__________ .
a. finding adequate housing
b. their English
c. obtaining a driver's license
d. dealing with financial institutions
Q:
Human cloning is illegal in the United States.
Q:
Surveys in the United States show that people are about evenly split on the idea of human cloning.
Q:
The United States has__________ federal law(s) protecting against the export of toxic waste.
a. no
b. just one
c. two
d. several
Q:
The real danger in the debate over embryonic stem cell research is the tendency to treat the cells as "property."
Q:
An H-1B worker can work for a U.S. employer for a maximum continuous period of__________ years.
a. two
b. four
c. six
d. eight
Q:
A disadvantage of using contingent workers is that they__________ .
a. may pass on information about corporate processes and strategies to subsequent clients who could be competitors
b. may attempt to form a union
c. can demand payment for health insurance and retirement benefits
d. create the need to hire new employees when staffing needs increase
Q:
The revolution in biotechnology is a result of DNA research.
Q:
A survey of Fortune 500 nonmanagement employees shows that workers do not want managers telling them how to use computers in an ethical manner.
Q:
The key lesson from Vizcaino v.Microsoft is that even if contractors sign an agreement indicating that they are contractors and not employees, the deciding factor about whether or not they are viewed as employees is not the agreement but__________ .
a. how many hours per week they are asked to work
b. who oversees their work
c. the degree of control the company exercises over the employees
d. who performs their performance appraisal
Q:
The__________ requires manufacturers to use at least 65 percent reusable or recyclable components and reduce or eliminate toxic material in their packaging.a. Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition Directiveb. Greenpeace Environmental Restriction of Hazardous Substancesc. European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directived. Electronic Product and Environmental Hazards Restriction Directive
Q:
At this time, a majority of companies have strict policies against using a cell phone while driving.
Q:
Studies have shown that drivers who are talking on cell phones have slower reaction times than drivers who are legally drunk.
Q:
According to A.T. Kearney, the most attractive offshoring destination is__________ .
a. China
b. Egypt
c. Mexico
d. India
Q:
Plaintiffs who have been injured by drivers talking on cell phones are holding the drivers' employers responsible as well.
Q:
The EICC has developed a(n)__________ for member organizations in which areas of improvement are assessed by certified, third-party firms.
a. application
b. governing body
c. audit program
d. mandate
Q:
Employers' monitoring of workers is not limited to their use of computers and the Internet.
Q:
Outsourcing is a short-term business arrangement in which a company contracts for services with an overseas organization that has expertise in providing a specific function.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Although companies have begun to extensively monitor employees' e-mail usage, little disciplinary action has been taken against workers who misuse the Internet.
Q:
The EICC was established to promote a common code of conduct for the electronics and ICT industry.
a. True
b. False
Q:
The technology related to the Internet has shifted the burden onto individual employees to monitor their own workplace activities.
Q:
The European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive restricts the use of many hazardous materials in computer manufacturing.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Companies monitor employees' email activities because that is the only way that managers can observe the effects of their subordinates' messages.
Q:
To be classified as a truly green PC, the PC must meet other criteria than simply use less electricity to run than the standard computer.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Chief Privacy Officers (CPOs) are now primarily using a narrow, legal-compliance approach to privacy issues.
Q:
Temporary employees must be treated like official employees of the company and are eligible for vacation, sick pay, and retirement benefits.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Business-to-consumer (B2C) transactions are anticipated to be the greatest area of e-commerce growth in the coming years.
Q:
The EICC has established a code of conduct that defines performance, compliance, auditing, and reporting guidelines across five areas of social responsibility.
a. True
b. False
Q:
One of the primary problems associated with electronic commerce has been the proliferation of online scams.
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Violators of the False Claims Act are liable for the exact dollar amount for which the government was defrauded.
a. True
b. False
Q:
People who express concerns about the ethical issues involved in technological advances are generally against the use of technology.
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The U.S. Congress has approved the granting of an unlimited number of H-1B visas.
a. True
b. False
Q:
One of the main reasons that we have experienced technological harms is that some technologies were implemented without much thought given to possible side effects.
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A qui tam plaintiff can receive between 15 and 30 percent of the total recovery from the defendant, depending on how helpful the person was to the success of the case.
a. True
b. False
Q:
A business's technological environment represents the total set of technology-based advancements or progress taking place in society.
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Companies can use the Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70, Service Organizations to ensure that company data is protected in an outsourcing arrangement.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Technology has benefited society with no associated ill effects.
Q:
Define the term social network advertising and briefly discuss several social network advertising strategies.
Q:
Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions. Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it.
Throughout the text, theory after theory has been offered. Some would even say that you should just go on your "gut feeling" anyway. With this in mind, what relevance does the common sense test and one's best self ethical tests have in this idea.
Q:
Outline some specific actions to take if you are a victim of cyberstalking.
Q:
Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions. Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it.
Explain the concept of corporate transparency. Evaluate its usefulness in creating an ethical climate within an organization.
Q:
Briefly discuss some of the things that avatars can do in an online virtual world.
Q:
Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions. Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it.
Use current sources to research the status of the business conduct management system proposed by the Ethics Officer Association.
Q:
Briefly discuss the legality of an employer rejecting a job applicant based on the contents of the individual's social networking profile.
Q:
Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions. Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it.
The motive behind managers' pressure on subordinates to perform is most likely the emphasis on economic success. Assuming this statement is true, relate this fact to Lawrence Kohlberg's observation that most adults operate at Level 2, the conventional level of moral development. What implications do these facts have for ethical behavior in organizations?
Q:
Discuss how social networking Web sites manage the uploading of inappropriate material.
Q:
Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions. Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it.
Defend the idea of character education being provided by corporations.
Q:
__________ is a social networking Web site for friends, family members, and coworkers looking to stay connected through the exchange of messages that are a maximum of 140 characters.