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2007,Gap Inc.ended its relationship with 23 foreign production facilities due to code violations.Several closings occurred because of the use of child labor.In response to these events,the Gap created a large team whose purpose is to travel worldwide to ensure compliance with its Code of Vendor Conduct.This is an example of


A) cause marketing.
B) profit responsibility.
C) utilitarianism.
D) moral idealism.
E) social responsibility.

F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

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Public opinion surveys show that 58 percent of U.S.adults rate the ethical standards of business executives as


A) outstanding.
B) above average.
C) similar to other professions.
D) typical of businesspeople around the world.
E) fair or poor.

F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

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Toyota employs all of the following business practices as part of "The Toyota Way" EXCEPT:


A) to continuously improve business operations, always striving for innovation and evolution.
B) to maximize individual and team performance.
C) to always go to the source to find the facts and make correct decisions.
D) to build trust and take responsibility.
E) to contribute to society and the economy by producing high-quality products and services.

F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

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  Figure 4-4 -There are three concepts of social responsibility,each relating to particular constituencies.According to Figure 4-4 above, A  represents __________ responsibility. A)  societal B)  stakeholder C)  profit D)  customer E)  seller Figure 4-4 -There are three concepts of social responsibility,each relating to particular constituencies.According to Figure 4-4 above,"A" represents __________ responsibility.


A) societal
B) stakeholder
C) profit
D) customer
E) seller

F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

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Source Perrier S.A.,the supplier of Perrier bottled water,exercised __________ when it recalled 160 million bottles of water in 120 countries after traces of a toxic chemical was found in 13 bottles.The recall cost the company $35 million,and the profit from $40 million in lost sales.Even though the chemical was not harmful to humans,the president of the company believed it was his duty to remove "the least doubt,as minimal as it might be,to weigh on the image of the quality and purity of our product."


A) moral idealism
B) utilitarianism
C) cause marketing
D) profit responsibility
E) stakeholder responsibility

F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

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Procter & Gamble raises funds for the Special Olympics when consumers purchase selected company products.This is an example of


A) cause marketing.
B) philanthropic marketing.
C) green marketing.
D) public relations.
E) societal promotions.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

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first step in any social audit is to


A) evaluate current social responsibility programs.
B) determine the amount of money that can be allocated for societal marketing programs.
C) recognize a firm's social expectations and the rationale for engaging in social responsibility endeavors.
D) identify social responsibility causes consistent with the company's mission.
E) determine the types of resources needed to achieve social responsibility objectives.

F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

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did 3M stop production of Scotchgard fabric protector?


A) New advances in fabric manufacturing, such as dirt repellant fibers, made the need for the product obsolete.
B) The product accidentally violated patent rights of a competitor.
C) Traces of the potentially harmful chemical were found in humans, so the product was voluntarily halted.
D) New governmental legislation banned the production of one of the product's component chemicals.
E) 3M developed a new product that didn't contain this chemical and which cost less to produce, resulting in a significantly higher profit margin.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Culture refers to the set of values,ideas,and attitudes that are learned and shared among members of a group.Culture also serves as a socializing force that dictates what is morally right and just.The important thing to remember is that moral standards


A) are relative to particular societies.
B) must be universal in order for cross-cultural marketing to be effective.
C) are fluid and very easy to change.
D) are cyclical so it is important to change with the times.
E) are concrete; something is either right or wrong

F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

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formal statement of ethical principles and rules of conduct is referred to as a(n)


A) ethical mission.
B) moral code.
C) core value pronouncement.
D) code of conduct.
E) code of ethics.

F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

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Moral idealism refers to


A) a personal moral philosophy that focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number by assessing the costs and benefits of the consequences of ethical behavior.
B) a democratic consensus of moral principles and laws that govern the behavior of individuals based on legislation adopted at the federal, state, and local levels.
C) a societal moral philosophy based on the Golden Rule of the Judeo-Christian ethic embodied in the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights.
D) a formal statement of ethical principles and rules of conduct.
E) a personal moral philosophy that considers individual rights or duties as universal, regardless of the outcome.

F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

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Society's values and standards that are enforceable in the courts are referred to as


A) situational ethics.
B) cultural norms.
C) industry practices.
D) laws.
E) the Consumer Bill of Rights

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Anheuser-Busch established its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Department to


A) promote the positive aspects of moderate beer consumption.
B) promote responsible drinking and deter underage drinking and alcohol abuse.
C) encourage recycling of both aluminum cans and glass bottles by ultimate consumers and suppliers.
D) educate employees about the importance of serving as role models by drinking responsibly themselves.
E) promote Anheuser-Busch as more socially responsible than its competitors.

F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

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1962,President John F.Kennedy outlined a Consumer Bill of Rights that codified the ethics of exchange between buyers and sellers.These were the right: (1) __________; (2) to be informed; (3) to choose; and (4) to be heard.


A) to privacy
B) to be compensated for product defects
C) to be treated with respect
D) be treated without prejudice
E) to safety

F) None of the above
G) All of the above

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recent study of business executives reported that __________ had been implicitly or explicitly rewarded for engaging in ethically troubling behavior.


A) 7%
B) 12%
C) 25%
D) 40%
E) 62%

F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

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of Toyota's top goals has been to develop advanced vehicle technologies to complement existing ones.The G21 vision arose out of this goal,which eventually led to the production of which of the following vehicles?


A) Lexus 450 all-electric car
B) Toyota Tundra gas-electric hybrid truck
C) Scion iQ micro-subcompact compressed natural gas car
D) Toyota Prius gas-electric hybrid car
E) Toyota Camry hydrogen fuel cell hybrid car

F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

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1962,President John F.Kennedy outlined a Consumer Bill of Rights that codified the ethics of exchange between buyers and sellers.These were the right: (1) to safety; (2) __________; (3) to choose; and (4) to be heard.


A) to privacy
B) to be informed
C) to be treated with respect
D) to be treated without prejudice
E) to receive fair prices for both products and services

F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Business culture affects ethical conduct both in the exchange relationship between sellers and buyers and in the


A) competitive behavior among sellers.
B) purchase behavior among buyers.
C) price, service, and product responsibility to the ultimate consumer.
D) accountability of buyers and sellers to federal and state regulators.
E) perception of ethical behavior as viewed by employers of business firms, not nonprofit organizations.

F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

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FTC established the Do Not Call Registry in 2003 for consumers who do not want to receive unsolicited telemarketing calls.Today,a telemarketer can be fined up to __________ for each call made to a telephone number posted on the registry.


A) $500
B) $750
C) $1,250
D) $8,750
E) $16,000

F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

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Economic espionage refers to


A) the destruction of a competitor's products or services through physical damage of property or damage to their reputation.
B) persuading someone to act in one's favor, typically illegally or dishonestly, by a gift of money or other inducement.
C) an illicit payment made to someone who has facilitated a transaction or appointment.
D) the clandestine collection of trade secrets from foreign countries.
E) the clandestine collection of trade secrets or proprietary information about a company's competitors.

F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

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