Question 1

_____ refers to the actions that are taken out of duty and obligation to a purely moral ideal,rather than based on the needs of the situation,since the principles are seen to apply to everyone,everywhere,and all the time.

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The answer of _____ refers to the actions that are...

Question 2

The _____ department should ensure that leadership selection and development processes include an ethics component.

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The answer of The _____ department should ensure that leadership...

Question 3

ThinkNow is an advertising firm based in Dallas,Texas.One of their departments is in charge of the hiring process and is responsible for orientation of the newly hired employees.Which of the following areas does this department represent?

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A)   Finance
B)   Human resources
C)   Research and development
D)   Information systemsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

An organization's operating culture represents the sum of all the policies and procedures,both written and informal.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An organization's _____ represents the sum of all the policies and procedures-both written and informal-from each of the functional departments in the organization in addition to the policies and procedures that are established for the organization as a whole.

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The answer of An organization's _____ represents the sum of...

Question 6

According to the value chain of an organization,which of the following is a line function of an organization?

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A)   Operations
B)   Supply chain management
C)   Distribution
D)   Product research and developmentE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Marketing professionals are responsible for ensuring that the right programs and policies for ethical business conduct are in place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following serves as a support line function to key functional areas in an organization's value chain?

Accepted Answer

A)   Advertising
B)   Manufacturing
C)   Human resources management
D)   DistributionE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Distribution and marketing are line functions,supporting each of the key functional areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The advocates of ethical business conduct argue that HR should be the sole creator of any corporate code of ethics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The _____ is the line function that coordinates the recruitment,training,and development of personnel for all aspects of the organization.

Accepted Answer

human reso...

Question 12

The _____ function of an organization keeps track of the company's financial transactions by documenting the money coming in and going out and by balancing the accounts at the end of the period.

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The answer of The _____ function of an organization keeps...

Question 13

Amanda heads the human resource department in Elenear Enterprises.The management has entrusted her with certain functions.Within the organization,Amanda should be directly involved in:

Accepted Answer

A)   the marketing of the organization's products.
B)   the maintenance of the technology in the organization.
C)   the recruitment and selection of the right candidates for different positions.
D)   the incorporating of customer feedback and competitive feedback.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

For the R&D team,the real ethical dilemmas come when decisions are made about product quality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 15

Ideally,the human resource function within an organization should be directly involved in:

Accepted Answer

A)   the documentation of disciplinary behavior and remedial training,if needed.
B)   the maintenance of the technology in the organization-data transfer and security,e-mail communications,internal and external websites,and so on.
C)   the marketing of the organization's products.
D)   the incorporation of customer feedback from market research and competitive feedback from closely monitoring the competitors.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

_____ serves as a support line function to key functional areas in an organization's value chain.

Accepted Answer

A)   Technology
B)   Manufacturing
C)   Supply chain management
D)   DistributionE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

A situation where one relationship or obligation places the individual or firm in direct dispute with an existing relationship or obligation defines a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   disconfirmed expectancy
B)   conflict of interest
C)   ethical ambiguity
D)   ethical dilemmaE) A) and C)
F) C) and D) B

Question 18

HR professionals must help ensure that ethics is a top organizational priority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which department in an organization is in charge of the orientation of the newly hired employees?

Accepted Answer

A)   Finance
B)   Human resources
C)   Information systems
D)   MarketingE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

A)   Organizational culture represents only the written policies and procedures of an organization.
B)   Organizational culture includes the values,beliefs,and norms shared by all employees of that organization.
C)   Employees' personal value system is always in tune with the ethical standards of the organization's operating culture.
D)   Stakeholders lack interest in the ethical performance of an organization.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C) B

Exam 3: Organizational Ethics

_____ refers to the actions that are taken out of duty and obligation to a purely moral ideal,rather than based on the needs of the situation,since the principles are seen to apply to everyone,everywhere,and all the time.

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The _____ department should ensure that leadership selection and development processes include an ethics component.

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ThinkNow is an advertising firm based in Dallas,Texas.One of their departments is in charge of the hiring process and is responsible for orientation of the newly hired employees.Which of the following areas does this department represent?

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An organization's operating culture represents the sum of all the policies and procedures,both written and informal.

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An organization's _____ represents the sum of all the policies and procedures-both written and informal-from each of the functional departments in the organization in addition to the policies and procedures that are established for the organization as a whole.

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According to the value chain of an organization,which of the following is a line function of an organization?

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Marketing professionals are responsible for ensuring that the right programs and policies for ethical business conduct are in place.

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Which of the following serves as a support line function to key functional areas in an organization's value chain?

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Distribution and marketing are line functions,supporting each of the key functional areas.

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The advocates of ethical business conduct argue that HR should be the sole creator of any corporate code of ethics.

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The _____ is the line function that coordinates the recruitment,training,and development of personnel for all aspects of the organization.

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The _____ function of an organization keeps track of the company's financial transactions by documenting the money coming in and going out and by balancing the accounts at the end of the period.

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Amanda heads the human resource department in Elenear Enterprises.The management has entrusted her with certain functions.Within the organization,Amanda should be directly involved in:

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For the R&D team,the real ethical dilemmas come when decisions are made about product quality.

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Ideally,the human resource function within an organization should be directly involved in:

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_____ serves as a support line function to key functional areas in an organization's value chain.

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HR professionals must help ensure that ethics is a top organizational priority.

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Which department in an organization is in charge of the orientation of the newly hired employees?

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Which of the following statements is true of organizational culture?

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