Question 1

In which level of ethical development does a person move from a self-centered viewpoint to behaviors that adhere to the norms of society?

Accepted Answer

A)   Preconventional morality
B)   Postconventional morality
C)   Conventional morality
D)   Ethnocentric moralityE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

At the preconventional level of ethical development of a person's moral character,the individual tends to:

Accepted Answer

A)   focus on the long-term results of his or her actions.
B)   have an egocentric orientation.
C)   adhere to social norms and laws.
D)   focus on societal expectations.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

When applying deontological theory to an ethical dilemma,the decision on how to act is based upon weighing the alternatives and then choosing the solution which is the lesser of the perceived evils.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Jamal is a marketing manager who,when it comes to ethical decisions,is more concerned about the long-term effects of an ethical decision he makes than what others think of his decision.Therefore,which level of ethical development does Jamal's behavior demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Preconventional morality
B)   Postconventional morality
C)   Conventional morality
D)   Ethnocentric moralityE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

At postconventional morality level of ethical development,people are less concerned about what others think about them and more concerned about how they handle their problems over the long run.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following ethical theories first identifies an ethical dilemma and then draws a comparison with other similar dilemmas and prior experiences to reach the best possible solution?

Accepted Answer

A)   Deontological theory
B)   Moral relativism theory
C)   Casuist ethical theory
D)   Utilitarian ethical theoryE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following ethical theories states that it is an organization's social responsibility to pay attention to the interest of every affected stakeholder in every aspect of an organization's operation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Deontological theory
B)   Moral relativism theory
C)   Casuist ethical theory
D)   Stakeholder theoryE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

When considering ethics in other countries,which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Corruption seldom occurs in international business dealings.
B)   The practice of making illegal payments,such as bribes,is accepted and expected in various countries.
C)   Ethical beliefs vary widely from culture to culture.
D)   Prosecutions under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act have significantly declined.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

A person whose behavior illustrates the deontological theory of ethics would ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   choose an alternative that adheres to laws and standards set by the government without considering his or her obligations toward society
B)   adopt an approach that is concerned with the welfare of others
C)   choose an alternative based on a comparison of his or her current ethical dilemma with examples of similar ethical dilemmas
D)   stick to his or her obligations when stuck in an ethical dilemma because doing one's duty is what is considered ethically correctE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following ethical theories is defined as a belief in time-and-place ethics and holds that ethical truths depend on the circumstances?

Accepted Answer

A)   Deontological theory
B)   Moral relativism theory
C)   Casuist ethical theory
D)   Utilitarian ethical theoryE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is a guideline to help marketing managers and other employees make better decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Code of ethics
B)   Morals
C)   Laws
D)   Self-regulationsE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

According to stakeholder theory,social responsibility refers to paying attention to the interest of all the stakeholders such as management,suppliers,customers,local community,and so forth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Cause-related marketing is a marketing relationship based on corporate giving,such as making philanthropic donations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The pyramid of corporate social responsibility portrays philanthropic performance as the foundation for the other responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which term refers to a type of social responsibility concerned with developing processes and structures that not only meet the needs of a current community,but benefit future generations as well?

Accepted Answer

A)   Social sustainability
B)   Environmental sustainability
C)   Economic sustainability
D)   Physical sustainabilityE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Which statement is true of cause marketing?

Accepted Answer

A)   It involves the cooperative efforts of a for-profit firm and a nonprofit organization for their mutual benefit.
B)   It describes a marketing relationship based on a straight donation.
C)   It occurs when government agencies and nonprofit agencies launch social campaigns.
D)   It seldom helps companies increase the sale of their products.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which ethical theory does not believe in absolute rules and states that during an ethical dilemma,a person makes the most appropriate decision by considering all the alternatives and choosing the lesser among evils as the resolution?

Accepted Answer

A)   Casuist ethical theory
B)   Act utilitarianism
C)   Rule utilitarianism
D)   Moral relativismE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which model suggests that corporate social responsibility is composed of economic,legal,ethical,and philanthropic responsibilities that are built upon a firm's economic performance?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pyramid of corporate social responsibility
B)   Behavioral norms of corporate social responsibility
C)   Social control
D)   Act utilitarianismE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

The local community is not considered one of the stakeholders of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Allan protests against individuals who litter on roads because he believes that society expects cleanliness from people.This illustrates _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   preconventional morality
B)   utilitarianism
C)   moral relativism
D)   conventional moralityE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 3: Ethics and Social Responsibility

Which of the following ethical theories first identifies an ethical dilemma and then draws a comparison with other similar dilemmas and prior experiences to reach the best possible solution?

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Which of the following is a guideline to help marketing managers and other employees make better decisions?

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A person whose behavior illustrates the deontological theory of ethics would ___________________.

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The pyramid of corporate social responsibility portrays philanthropic performance as the foundation for the other responsibilities.

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Which model suggests that corporate social responsibility is composed of economic,legal,ethical,and philanthropic responsibilities that are built upon a firm's economic performance?

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Jamal is a marketing manager who,when it comes to ethical decisions,is more concerned about the long-term effects of an ethical decision he makes than what others think of his decision.Therefore,which level of ethical development does Jamal's behavior demonstrate?

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The local community is not considered one of the stakeholders of an organization.

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According to stakeholder theory,social responsibility refers to paying attention to the interest of all the stakeholders such as management,suppliers,customers,local community,and so forth.

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In which level of ethical development does a person move from a self-centered viewpoint to behaviors that adhere to the norms of society?

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Which term refers to a type of social responsibility concerned with developing processes and structures that not only meet the needs of a current community,but benefit future generations as well?

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When applying deontological theory to an ethical dilemma,the decision on how to act is based upon weighing the alternatives and then choosing the solution which is the lesser of the perceived evils.

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Which statement is true of cause marketing?

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Cause-related marketing is a marketing relationship based on corporate giving,such as making philanthropic donations.

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Which of the following ethical theories is defined as a belief in time-and-place ethics and holds that ethical truths depend on the circumstances?

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Which of the following ethical theories states that it is an organization's social responsibility to pay attention to the interest of every affected stakeholder in every aspect of an organization's operation?

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When considering ethics in other countries,which of the following statements is true?

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Which ethical theory does not believe in absolute rules and states that during an ethical dilemma,a person makes the most appropriate decision by considering all the alternatives and choosing the lesser among evils as the resolution?

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At the preconventional level of ethical development of a person's moral character,the individual tends to:

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Allan protests against individuals who litter on roads because he believes that society expects cleanliness from people.This illustrates _____.

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At postconventional morality level of ethical development,people are less concerned about what others think about them and more concerned about how they handle their problems over the long run.

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