WEEK 1

Module 1 Discussion

Do you believe that corporations should be socially responsible or
do you think that corporations should focus on getting the highest
possible returns to shareholders?

Module 2 Discussion

What do you think is the primary reason that ethical problems exist in todays corporations?
MODULE 3

Module 3 Discussion

There
are many benefits and costs associated with globalization. Do you
think that globalization has more of a positive or negative effect on
the world economy?

Module 4 Discussion

Do you believe that politics should be involved in business? Please
debate the oil industry and if the government should get involved to
lower prices of gas.MODULE 5Module 5 Discussion

In light of the oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico and the
increasing need to find new sources of energy. What do you think needs
to be done, so another environmental catastrophe doesnt happen again?Module 6 Discussion

Emerging technology has permanently changed the way we work, live,
and communicate. Would you feel comfortable with the sharing of your
digital medical records?MOD 7
Module 7 Discussion

Please give an example of a company using an image advertisement
that you seen on any media outlet, and if it convinced you of buying
that product.
Module 8 Discussion

You are a Village Trustee and you have a large business interested
in coming to your town that could create 5,000 new jobs. The business
is a major eyesore and you would have to give them a big tax break to
get them to your town. Would you give them the green light or tell them
to move on?SAINT MGT430 MODULE 1 CASE STUDYMGT 430Module1Introduction to the Course/Business in SocietyCase Study 1.For this module, you are required to submit Case Study 1, Discussion Case :A Brawi in Mickeys Backyard.at the and of Chupter 1.page22.A Local Developer in Anaheim , California proposed building a residential project in a high- revenue producing area near Disneyland that is designated for resort and tourist purposes only. The developer planned on setting aside 15 percent of the units for below market- rate rental apartment . The Disney Corporation opposed this project . even though many of its employees cannot afford to live in Anaheim;More than 80 percent of Disney employess commute to communities where housing Costs are less expensive.Respond to Discussion Question 2 and 6 Submit to the Dropbox byno Later than Sunday 11.59 PM. EST/EDT(This Dropbox is linked to turnitin.)Keep in mind to intergrate the Saint Leo core values of Community and Respect that apply to this issueResponses for each case discussion question should be in paragraph form and be approximately 250-300 word in length.SAINT MGT430 MODULE 2 CASE STUDYSAINT MGT430 MODULE 2 CASE STUDYMGT 430Module 2Business and EthicsCase Study2For this module, you are required to submit Case Study2, Discussion Case : Alcoas Core values in Practice.* at the and of Chupter 5.page111.Alcoa has always had a Strong values based culture. Two of Alcoas values center upon health and safety.As With any large, diversified organization, it is not easy for values to be shared and practiced consistently throughout all unit although it was agreed that Alcoa was in compliance with appropriate lawsAnd regulations at one of its Mexican plans, Charges were made that Alcoa did not live to its core valuesOf health and safety,Respond to Discussion Question 2 and 4 Submit to the Dropbox byno Later than Sunday 11.59 PM. EST/EDT(This Dropbox is linked to turnitin.)Keep in mind to intergrate the Saint Leo University that you believe should apply to this issueResponses for each case discussion question should be in paragraph form and be approximately 250-300 word in length.SAINT MGT430 MODULE 3 CASE STUDYSAINT MGT430 MODULE 3 CASE STUDYSAINT MGT430 MODULE 3 CASE STUDYMGT 430Module 3Business in a Globalized WorldCase Study 3 ,ContinuedClearly the issues resported in the case continue to unforld. Some recent developments are describedIn this investigative piece inThe New York TimeThareis a video found at PBSs Website focusing on enhancing the working conditions atApple SupplierFoxconn Pledges Better Working Conditions*Respond to Discussion Question 1 and 4 and Submit to the Dropbox byno Later than Sunday 11.59 PM. EST/EDT(This Dropbox is linked to turnitin.)Keep in mind to intergrate the Saint Leo University that you believe should apply to this issueResponses for each case discussion question should be in paragraph form and be approximately 250-300 word in lengtSAINT MGT430 MODULE 4 CASE STUDYSAINT MGT430 MMGT 430Module 4Business in a Public PolicyCase Study 4For this module, you are required to submit Case Study 4,Discussion Case: Derivative Losses at JP Morgan Chase, at the and of Chupter8, page 180.JP Morgan Chase. The nations largest bank . ignored external controls and manipulated documents as itRacked up trading losses last year, while its influential chief executive , Jamie Dimon, briefly withheld some information from regulators. A new Senate report states JP Morgan has more assets than any other bank in the country and that it has lost a lot of money over the past six weeks .The loss wont sink the bank. Not ever close. But the loss does raise all kinds of questions about the regulation of bank , theValue of trading instrument called derivatives , the size of the worlds largest firms and the systemic riskThey may post to the financial system . this is not good news of investors who own long-term impact on the banking sector. But the loss , and the way JP Morgan handled it, has the postential to tarnish the requtationOf the bank , and especially its CEO , who successfully steered the firm through the 2008 financial crisis.SAINT MGT430 MODULE 5 CASE STUDYMGT 430Module 5Business and the Natural EnvironmentCase Study 5For this module,you are required to submit Case Study 5.discussion Case digging Gold. At the and of Chapter 11, and 257.Gold is highly sought after , and its value has increased dramatically in recent years. However, traditional gold mining is one of the most environmentally destructive activities there is, as it can haveNegative consequences on land . water and air .laws have been enacted to clean up the process inMost developed nations . however ,in other places. Laws and regulation have not been very effective . Non-Governmental organization have also attempted to clean up the gold mining industry through various market based approaches.Respond to Discussion Question 3 and Submit to the Dropbox byno Later than Sunday 11.59 PM. EST/EDT(This Dropbox basket is linked to turnitin.)Keep in mind to intergrate the Saint Leo University core of responsible stewardship ,as it applies to the case.Responses for each case discussion question should be in paragraph form and be approximately 250-300 word in length.SAINT MGT430 MODULE 6 CASE STUDYSAINT MGT430 MODULE 6 CASE STUDYMGT 430Module 6 Business and
Technology Case Study 6, continutedTwo of
the most frequently used internet
sites are Google and Facebook, both gather
up hunge amounts of information
on our personal lives , all of which is easily accessible around the world .the Subject of
personal privacy is very
important to everyone, but the
internt has changed the game .John Mcain
proposed legislation to create a privacy
bill of rights to protect people from the increasingly invasive
commercial data- collection industry.If you
want to keep your personal
information completely private, there is really only
one option turn off your computer and never
trun it back on . short of that,
everything you online Is being
recorded and is not
that difficult to find. Respond to Discussion
Question 1 and 2 Submit to the Dropbox byno
Later than Sunday 11.59 PM. EST/EDT(This
Dropbox is linked
to turnitin.)Keep
in mind to
intergrate the Saint Leo
University core, value of integrity .as it applies to
the case. Responses for
each case discussion question should be in paragraph form and
be approximately 250-300 word in length.
SAINT MGT430 MODULE 7 CASE STUDYMGT 430Module 7Business and StakeholdersCase Study 7For this module , you are required to submit case study 7,Discussion case : Big Fat Liability. At the and of chapter 15 page 353.Americans are becoming increasingly obese .in fact ,six out of ten adults and nearly 15 percentOf children are over weight.not only do many Americans eat McDonalds, as well as other fast food chains , have been in the limelight in recent years . being subject to various lawsuits formaking people fat . Should intividuals be responsible for their own weight,or is it incumbentUpon business , government,or society to intervene?Respond to Discussion Question 2and 4 Submit to the Dropbox byno Later than Sunday 11.59 PM. EST/EDT(This Dropbox is linked to turnitin.)Keep in mind to intergrate the Saint Leo University core, value of responsible stewardship .as it applies to the case.Responses for each case discussion question should be in paragraph form and be approximately 250-300 word in length.SAINT MGT430 MODULE 7 TERM PAPERWhich one of the following is considered to be a nonmarket
stakeholder of business?
Customers
Media
Creditors
Stockholders
Points Received: 3 of 3

Question 2. Question
:
Stakeholder groups can include:
IN
stockholders.
the
media.
environmental
activists.
all
of the above.

Question 3. Question
:
Legal environmental intelligence includes:
patterns
of aggressive growth versus static maintenance.
analysis
of local, state, national, and international politics.
considerations
of patents, copyrights, or trademarks.
information
regarding costs, prices, and international trade.
Points Received: 3 of 3

Question 4. Question
:
The emergence of a public issue indicates that:
a
gap has developed between what stakeholders expect and what an organization is
actually doing.
technology
is forcing ethics and business strategy closer together.
consumers
are unaware of how an organization’s actions affect them.
all
of the above.
Points Received: 3 of 3

Question 5. Question
:
Corporate power refers to:
the
capability of competitors to influence legislation, trade, and the stock
market, based on their organizational resources.
the
capability of politicians to influence corporations, employees, and unions,
based on their organizational resources.
the
capability of corporations to influence government, the economy, and society,
based on their organizational resources.
the
capability of CEOs to influence product development, employee morale, and
currency indices, based on their organizational resources.
Points Received: 3 of 3

Question 6. Question
:
Firms that generally act only when forced to do so, and then
in a defensive manner are:
interactive
companies.
proactive
companies.
reactive
companies.
inactive
companies.
Points Received: 3 of 3

Question 7. Question
:
People everywhere
depend on ethical systems to tell them whether their actions are:
legal
or illegal.
right
or wrong.
financially
attainable or not.
logical
and reasonable judgment.
Points Received: 3 of 3

Question 8. Question
:
A company who complies with the laws and regulations set by
the government is:
meeting
the minimum level of social responsibility expected by the public.
meeting
the maximum level of social responsibility expected by the public.
not
meeting government expectation.
following
a practice of enlightened self-interest.
Points Received: 3 of 3

Question 9. Question
:
All of the following values are present in most ethical
decisions except:
be
fair and just.
be
respectful.
act
responsibly.
be
honest.
Points Received: 3 of 3

Question 10. Question
:
According to the utilitarian reasoning, if the benefits
outweigh the costs, then the action is ethical because it produces:
the
greatest good for the greatest number of people.
an
equal amount of good for an equal number of people.
the
greatest good for a select number of people.
an
equal amount of good for the greatest number of people.
Points Received: 3 of 3

Question 11. Question
:
Building ethical safeguards into a company’s everyday
routines is called:
change
management.
justifying
ethics.
institutionalizing
ethics.
ethical
awareness.
Points Received: 3 of 3

Question 12. Question
:
By law, the financial records of publicly held companies are
required to be:
managed
by an accounting department of at least 5 CPAs.
summarized
in the employee manual for new hires.
reviewed
quarterly by the IRS.
audited
by a certified professional accounting firm.
Points Received: 3 of 3

Question 13. Question
:
The theory of comparative advantage states that:
productivity
rises more quickly when countries produce goods and services for which they
have a natural talent.
countries
that produce guns have an advantage over countries that produce butter.
all
countries start out on an equal playing field.
countries
that operate under a policy of isolationism have a comparative advantage.
Points Received: 3 of 3

Question 14. Question
:
In the first stage of corporate citizenship:
the
company must learn how to tackle the problem and make the new policy work.
managers
are uninterested and uninvolved with social issues.
supervisors
and managers become familiar with new routines that are necessary to cope with
a social problem.
a
company must institutionalize it new social policy and make it a part of
standard operating procedures.
Points Received: 3 of 3

Question 15. Question
:
The differences in corporate citizenship among various nations
are driven by:
governmental
involvement.
stakeholder
activism.
cultural
traditions.
all
of the above.
Points Received: 3 of 3

Question 16. Question
:
Financial, social and environmental results are reported
together in a firm’s:
annual
report.
code
of business conduct.
triple
bottom line report.
employee
newsletter.
Points Received: 3 of 3

Question 17. Question
:
An antitrust laws are laws that:
deregulate
interstate commerce.
put
a maximum on what a business can charge for it products.
are
not trusted by most people and businesses.
promote
competition or that oppose monopolies.
Points Received: 3 of 3

Question 18. Question
:
Which of the following are examples of natural monopolies?
Electric
utilities and railroads
Cable
television and the media
Internet
services and trucking
None
of the above
Points Received: 3 of 3

Question 19. Question
:
The greatest number of political action committees is
represented by:
trade
or health groups.
labor
unions.
business.
non-connected
groups.
Points Received: 3 of 3

Question 20. Question
:
Campaign finance reform was sought in the United States to:
reduce
the corrupting influence of money in the political process.
include
more participants in financing political campaigns.
IN balance business and labor unions
political campaign contributions.
enable
non-U.S. citizens access to the U.S. campaign financing arena.

Question 21. Question
:
Explain the relationship between business and society and
the ways in which business and society are part of an interactive system.
Explain how the Saint Leo University core value of community might apply.

Question 22. Question
:
Provide some reasons why businesses should be ethical. What
Saint Leo core value might apply and why?

Question 23. Question
:
Explain how an organization communicates its corporate
citizenship practices and manifests its attention to the balanced scorecard and
triple bottom line approaches. What Saint Leo core value applies, and why?
Question 24. Question
:
Provide arguments for and against business participation in
the political process. What Saint Leo core value might apply, and why?A shared resource, such as land, air, or water, that a group
of people uses collectively is a(n):
economic
village.
collective
resource.
global
unification.
commons.
Points Received: 3 of 3
Comments:
Question 2. Question
:
When businesses form voluntary, collaborative partnerships
with environmental organizations and regulators to achieve specific objectives
this is called:
interorganizational
alliances.
environmental partnerships.
cross-functional
teams.
command
and control.
Points Received: 3 of 3
Comments:
Question 3. Question
:
Which of the following is indicative of a firm in the
pollution prevention stage of the corporate environmental responsibility model?
Realizing
that it would be less efficient and more expensive to prevent pollution before
it is created
Focusing
on all environmental impacts of the product life-cycle
Minimizing or eliminating waste
before it is created
Incurring
losses due to environmental costs
Points Received: 3 of 3
Comments:
Question 4. Question
:
A new imperative for governments, businesses and society is
to:
preserve the global commons and
assure its continued use.
assure
fair access to the global commons for all individuals.
equalize
the usage of the global commons among all nations of the world.
avoid
the use of the global commons in order to preserve it for future use.
Points Received: 3 of 3
Comments:
Question 5. Question
:
Industrialization is often accompanied by:
increasing
population growth.
greatly
decreased crop yields.
rising incomes, bringing higher
rates of both consumption and waste.
decreasing
incomes, bringing rates of both consumption and waste.
Points Received: 3 of 3
Comments:
Question 6. Question
:
The digital divide describes the gap between those:
individuals who have technology
and those who do not.
businesses
who use e-business and those who do not.
hospitals
who use online information and those who do not.
individuals
who have broadband technology and those who do not.
Points Received: 3 of 3
Comments:
Question 7. Question
:
The Internet sprang to life in:
2002.
1999.
1994.
IN 1977.

Comments:
Question 8. Question
:
The mission of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
is to:
protect shareholders’ rights by
making sure that stock markets are run fairly.
protect
companies from hostile takeovers.
ensure
that institutional investors do not take control of company management.
ensure
that the federal treasury receives its share of the revenues from stock
trading.
Points Received: 3 of 3
Comments:
Question 9. Question
:
Corporate governance involves the exercise of control over a
company’s:
finance
and accounting departments.
entire operations.
manufacturing
facilities.
marketing
and human resources departments.
Points Received: 3 of 3
Comments:
Question 10. Question
:
Another term for corporate giving is corporate:
welfare.
goodwill.
philanthropy.
citizenship.
Points Received: 3 of 3
Comments:
Question 11. Question
:
Which of the following is not a legal right of stockholders?
To
vote on members for the board of directors
To
vote on major mergers and acquisitions
To
vote on changes in the corporate charter and proposals
To vote on who will become chief
executive officer (CEO)
Points Received: 3 of 3
Comments:
Question 12. Question
:
In some cases, businesses have banded together to agree on
how they will treat their customers. This is called:
code
of regulation.
consumer
affairs doctrine.
voluntary industry codes of
conduct.
industry
action standards.
Points Received: 3 of 3
Comments:
Question 13. Question
:
When businesses adopt voluntary policies for protecting the
privacy of individuals’ information disclosed during electronic transaction,
this is called:
industry self-regulation.
privacy
legislation.
consumer
self-help.
business
privacy regulation.
Points Received: 3 of 3
Comments:
Question 14. Question
:
The law requiring that toys and infant products be tested
before sale is called the:
Child
Safety Act.
Strong
Product Safety Bill.
Consumer Product Safety
Improvement Act.
Uniform
Safety Testing Bill.
Points Received: 3 of 3
Comments:
Question 15. Question
:
The burden of responsibility for product performance has
shifted to the producer, under the legal doctrine of:
strict liability.
product liability.
consumer
liability.
supplier
liability.

Comments:
Question 16. Question
:
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act makes it illegal for employers to:
sue
federal contractors for fraud.
retaliate against
whistle-blowers who report information that could have an impact on the value
of a company’s shares.
hire
employees who have a prior record of accounting fraud.
both
B and C.
Points Received: 3 of 3
Comments:
Question 17. Question
:
Since the mid-1950s the proportion of American workers
represented by unions has:
decreased.
increased.
remained
about the same.
grown
only in the manufacturing sector.
Points Received: 3 of 3
Comments:
Question 18. Question
:
The variation in the important human characteristics that
distinguish people from one another is called:
$ workforce
variability.
diversity.
difference.
affirmative
action.
Points Received: 3 of 3
Comments:
Question 19. Question
:
Seeking to restore the firm’s reputation takes place during
this effective crisis management step:
Communicate
quickly, but accurately.
Do
the right thing.
Follow up and, where
appropriate, make amends to those affected.
Create
and document policies and procedures.
Points Received: 3 of 3
Comments:
Question 20. Question
:
What media technique is used to promote the general
perception of a product or service, rather than promoting its functional
attributes?
Capstone
advertisements
Issue
advertisements
Public
service announcements
$ Image advertisements
Points Received: 3 of 3
Comments:
Question 21. Question
:
Considering the core value of responsible stewardship,
describe some ways in which population growth, inequality, and economic
development have accelerated the world’s ecological crisis, and what we can do
about it.
Question 22. Question
:
Discuss some ways the workforce of the United States is
diverse, and within the context of responsible stewardship how the organization
can draw upon the skills of an increasingly diverse force.

Question 23. Question
:
Discuss the evolving phases of technology throughout history
and what fuels technological innovation today.

Question 24. Question
:
Define a community, and explain the interdependencies
between companies and the communities in which they operate. Also, debate the
balance between stockholder rights, as opposed to other stakeholders in the
community.

MGT 430Module1Introduction to the Course/Business in SocietyCase Study 1.For this module, you are required to submit Case Study 1, Discussion Case :A Brawi in Mickeys Backyard.at the and of Chupter 1.page22.A Local Developer in Anaheim , California proposed building a residential project in a high- revenue producing area near Disneyland that is designated for resort and tourist purposes only. The developer planned on setting aside 15 percent of the units for below market- rate rental apartment . The Disney Corporation opposed this project . even though many of its employees cannot afford to live in Anaheim;More than 80 percent of Disney employess commute to communities where housing Costs are less expensive.Respond to Discussion Question 2 and 6 Submit to the Dropbox byno Later than Sunday 11.59 PM. EST/EDT(This Dropbox is linked to turnitin.)Keep in mind to intergrate the Saint Leo core values of Community and Respect that apply to this issueResponses for each case discussion question should be in paragraph form and be approximately 250-300 word in length.MGT 430Module 2Business and EthicsCase Study2For this module, you are required to submit Case Study2, Discussion Case : Alcoas Core values in Practice.* at the and of Chupter 5.page111.Alcoa has always had a Strong values based culture. Two of Alcoas values center upon health and safety.As With any large, diversified organization, it is not easy for values to be shared and practiced consistently throughout all unit although it was agreed that Alcoa was in compliance with appropriate lawsAnd regulations at one of its Mexican plans, Charges were made that Alcoa did not live to its core valuesOf health and safety,Respond to Discussion Question 2 and 4 Submit to the Dropbox byno Later than Sunday 11.59 PM. EST/EDT(This Dropbox is linked to turnitin.)Keep in mind to intergrate the Saint Leo University that you believe should apply to this issueResponses for each case discussion question should be in paragraph form and be approximately 250-300 word in length.Business in a Globalized WorldCase Study 3 ,ContinuedClearly the issues resported in the case continue to unforld. Some recent developments are describedIn this investigative piece inThe New York TimeThareis a video found at PBSs Website focusing on enhancing the working conditions atApple SupplierFoxconn Pledges Better Working Conditions*Respond to Discussion Question 1 and 4 and Submit to the Dropbox byno Later than Sunday 11.59 PM. EST/EDT(This Dropbox is linked to turnitin.)Keep in mind to intergrate the Saint Leo University that you believe should apply to this issueResponses for each case discussion question should be in paragraph form and be approximately 250-300 word in lengtBusiness in a Public PolicyCase Study 4For this module, you are required to submit Case Study 4,Discussion Case: Derivative Losses at JP Morgan Chase, at the and of Chupter8, page 180.JP Morgan Chase. The nations largest bank . ignored external controls and manipulated documents as itRacked up trading losses last year, while its influential chief executive , Jamie Dimon, briefly withheld some information from regulators. A new Senate report states JP Morgan has more assets than any other bank in the country and that it has lost a lot of money over the past six weeks .The loss wont sink the bank. Not ever close. But the loss does raise all kinds of questions about the regulation of bank , theValue of trading instrument called derivatives , the size of the worlds largest firms and the systemic riskThey may post to the financial system . this is not good news of investors who own long-term impact on the banking sector. But the loss , and the way JP Morgan handled it, has the postential to tarnish the requtationOf the bank , and especially its CEO , who successfully steered the firm through the 2008 financial crisis.MGT 430Module 5Business and the Natural EnvironmentCase Study 5For this module,you are required to submit Case Study 5.discussion Case digging Gold. At the and of Chapter 11, and 257.Gold is highly sought after , and its value has increased dramatically in recent years. However, traditional gold mining is one of the most environmentally destructive activities there is, as it can haveNegative consequences on land . water and air .laws have been enacted to clean up the process inMost developed nations . however ,in other places. Laws and regulation have not been very effective . Non-Governmental organization have also attempted to clean up the gold mining industry through various market based approaches.Respond to Discussion Question 3 and Submit to the Dropbox byno Later than Sunday 11.59 PM. EST/EDT(This Dropbox basket is linked to turnitin.)Keep in mind to intergrate the Saint Leo University core of responsible stewardship ,as it applies to the case.Responses for each case discussion question should be in paragraph form and be approximately 250-300 word in length. Business and
Technology Case Study 6, continutedTwo of
the most frequently used internet
sites are Google and Facebook, both gather
up hunge amounts of information
on our personal lives , all of which is easily accessible around the world .the Subject of
personal privacy is very
important to everyone, but the
internt has changed the game .John Mcain
proposed legislation to create a privacy
bill of rights to protect people from the increasingly invasive
commercial data- collection industry.If you
want to keep your personal
information completely private, there is really only
one option turn off your computer and never
trun it back on . short of that,
everything you online Is being
recorded and is not
that difficult to find. Respond to Discussion
Question 1 and 2 Submit to the Dropbox byno
Later than Sunday 11.59 PM. EST/EDT(This
Dropbox is linked
to turnitin.)Keep
in mind to
intergrate the Saint Leo
University core, value of integrity .as it applies to
the case. Responses for
each case discussion question should be in paragraph form and
be approximately 250-300 word in length.
MGT 430Module 7Business and StakeholdersCase Study 7For this module , you are required to submit case study 7,Discussion case : Big Fat Liability. At the and of chapter 15 page 353.Americans are becoming increasingly obese .in fact ,six out of ten adults and nearly 15 percentOf children are over weight.not only do many Americans eat McDonalds, as well as other fast food chains , have been in the limelight in recent years . being subject to various lawsuits formaking people fat . Should intividuals be responsible for their own weight,or is it incumbentUpon business , government,or society to intervene?Respond to Discussion Question 2and 4 Submit to the Dropbox byno Later than Sunday 11.59 PM. EST/EDT(This Dropbox is linked to turnitin.)Keep in mind to intergrate the Saint Leo University core, value of responsible stewardship .as it applies to the case.Responses for each case discussion question should be in paragraph form and be approximately 250-300 word in length.Which one of the following is considered to be a nonmarketstakeholder of business? Customers Media Creditors Stockholders Points Received: 3 of 3 Question 2. Question
: Stakeholder groups can include: IN
stockholders. the
media. environmental
activists. all
of the above. Question 3. Question
: Legal environmental intelligence includes: patterns
of aggressive growth versus static maintenance. analysis
of local, state, national, and international politics. considerations
of patents, copyrights, or trademarks. information
regarding costs, prices, and international trade. Points Received: 3 of 3 Question 4. Question
: The emergence of a public issue indicates that: a
gap has developed between what stakeholders expect and what an organization is
actually doing. technology
is forcing ethics and business strategy closer together. consumers
are unaware of how an organization’s actions affect them. all
of the above. Points Received: 3 of 3 Question 5. Question
: Corporate power refers to: the
capability of competitors to influence legislation, trade, and the stock
market, based on their organizational resources. the
capability of politicians to influence corporations, employees, and unions,
based on their organizational resources. the
capability of corporations to influence government, the economy, and society,
based on their organizational resources. the
capability of CEOs to influence product development, employee morale, and
currency indices, based on their organizational resources. Points Received: 3 of 3 Question 6. Question
: Firms that generally act only when forced to do so, and then
in a defensive manner are: interactive
companies. proactive
companies. reactive
companies. inactive
companies. Points Received: 3 of 3 Question 7. Question
: People everywhere
depend on ethical systems to tell them whether their actions are: legal
or illegal. right
or wrong. financially
attainable or not. logical
and reasonable judgment. Points Received: 3 of 3 Question 8. Question
: A company who complies with the laws and regulations set by
the government is: meeting
the minimum level of social responsibility expected by the public. meeting
the maximum level of social responsibility expected by the public. not
meeting government expectation. following
a practice of enlightened self-interest. Points Received: 3 of 3 Question 9. Question
: All of the following values are present in most ethical
decisions except: be
fair and just. be
respectful. act
responsibly. be
honest. Points Received: 3 of 3 Question 10. Question
: According to the utilitarian reasoning, if the benefits
outweigh the costs, then the action is ethical because it produces: the
greatest good for the greatest number of people. an
equal amount of good for an equal number of people. the
greatest good for a select number of people. an
equal amount of good for the greatest number of people. Points Received: 3 of 3 Question 11. Question
: Building ethical safeguards into a company’s everyday
routines is called: change
management. justifying
ethics. institutionalizing
ethics. ethical
awareness. Points Received: 3 of 3 Question 12. Question
: By law, the financial records of publicly held companies are
required to be: managed
by an accounting department of at least 5 CPAs. summarized
in the employee manual for new hires. reviewed
quarterly by the IRS. audited
by a certified professional accounting firm. Points Received: 3 of 3 Question 13. Question
: The theory of comparative advantage states that: productivity
rises more quickly when countries produce goods and services for which they
have a natural talent. countries
that produce guns have an advantage over countries that produce butter. all
countries start out on an equal playing field. countries
that operate under a policy of isolationism have a comparative advantage. Points Received: 3 of 3 Question 14. Question
: In the first stage of corporate citizenship: the
company must learn how to tackle the problem and make the new policy work. managers
are uninterested and uninvolved with social issues. supervisors
and managers become familiar with new routines that are necessary to cope with
a social problem. a
company must institutionalize it new social policy and make it a part of
standard operating procedures. Points Received: 3 of 3 Question 15. Question
: The differences in corporate citizenship among various nations
are driven by: governmental
involvement. stakeholder
activism. cultural
traditions. all
of the above. Points Received: 3 of 3 Question 16. Question
: Financial, social and environmental results are reported
together in a firm’s: annual
report. code
of business conduct. triple
bottom line report. employee
newsletter. Points Received: 3 of 3 Question 17. Question
: An antitrust laws are laws that: deregulate
interstate commerce. put
a maximum on what a business can charge for it products. are
not trusted by most people and businesses. promote
competition or that oppose monopolies. Points Received: 3 of 3 Question 18. Question
: Which of the following are examples of natural monopolies? Electric
utilities and railroads Cable
television and the media Internet
services and trucking None
of the above Points Received: 3 of 3 Question 19. Question
: The greatest number of political action committees is
represented by: trade
or health groups. labor
unions. business. non-connected
groups. Points Received: 3 of 3 Question 20. Question
: Campaign finance reform was sought in the United States to: reduce
the corrupting influence of money in the political process. include
more participants in financing political campaigns. IN balance business and labor unions
political campaign contributions. enable
non-U.S. citizens access to the U.S. campaign financing arena. Question 21. Question
: Explain the relationship between business and society and
the ways in which business and society are part of an interactive system.
Explain how the Saint Leo University core value of community might apply.Question 22. Question
: Provide some reasons why businesses should be ethical. What
Saint Leo core value might apply and why?Question 23. Question
: Explain how an organization communicates its corporate
citizenship practices and manifests its attention to the balanced scorecard and
triple bottom line approaches. What Saint Leo core value applies, and why?Question 24. Question
: Provide arguments for and against business participation in
the political process. What Saint Leo core value might apply, and why?A shared resource, such as land, air, or water, that a group
of people uses collectively is a(n): economic
village. collective
resource. global
unification. commons. Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 2. Question
: When businesses form voluntary, collaborative partnerships
with environmental organizations and regulators to achieve specific objectives
this is called: interorganizational
alliances. environmental partnerships. cross-functional
teams. command
and control. Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 3. Question
: Which of the following is indicative of a firm in the
pollution prevention stage of the corporate environmental responsibility model? Realizing
that it would be less efficient and more expensive to prevent pollution before
it is created Focusing
on all environmental impacts of the product life-cycle Minimizing or eliminating waste
before it is created Incurring
losses due to environmental costs Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 4. Question
: A new imperative for governments, businesses and society is
to: preserve the global commons and
assure its continued use. assure
fair access to the global commons for all individuals. equalize
the usage of the global commons among all nations of the world. avoid
the use of the global commons in order to preserve it for future use. Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 5. Question
: Industrialization is often accompanied by: increasing
population growth. greatly
decreased crop yields. rising incomes, bringing higher
rates of both consumption and waste. decreasing
incomes, bringing rates of both consumption and waste. Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 6. Question
: The digital divide describes the gap between those: individuals who have technology
and those who do not. businesses
who use e-business and those who do not. hospitals
who use online information and those who do not. individuals
who have broadband technology and those who do not. Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 7. Question
: The Internet sprang to life in: 2002. 1999. 1994. IN 1977. Comments: Question 8. Question
: The mission of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
is to: protect shareholders’ rights by
making sure that stock markets are run fairly. protect
companies from hostile takeovers. ensure
that institutional investors do not take control of company management. ensure
that the federal treasury receives its share of the revenues from stock
trading. Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 9. Question
: Corporate governance involves the exercise of control over a
company’s: finance
and accounting departments. entire operations. manufacturing
facilities. marketing
and human resources departments. Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 10. Question
: Another term for corporate giving is corporate: welfare. goodwill. philanthropy. citizenship. Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 11. Question
: Which of the following is not a legal right of stockholders? To
vote on members for the board of directors To
vote on major mergers and acquisitions To
vote on changes in the corporate charter and proposals To vote on who will become chief
executive officer (CEO) Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 12. Question
: In some cases, businesses have banded together to agree on
how they will treat their customers. This is called: code
of regulation. consumer
affairs doctrine. voluntary industry codes of
conduct. industry
action standards. Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 13. Question
: When businesses adopt voluntary policies for protecting the
privacy of individuals’ information disclosed during electronic transaction,
this is called: industry self-regulation. privacy
legislation. consumer
self-help. business
privacy regulation. Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 14. Question
: The law requiring that toys and infant products be tested
before sale is called the: Child
Safety Act. Strong
Product Safety Bill. Consumer Product Safety
Improvement Act. Uniform
Safety Testing Bill. Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 15. Question
: The burden of responsibility for product performance has
shifted to the producer, under the legal doctrine of: strict liability. product liability. consumer
liability. supplier
liability. Comments: Question 16. Question
: The Sarbanes-Oxley Act makes it illegal for employers to: sue
federal contractors for fraud. retaliate against
whistle-blowers who report information that could have an impact on the value
of a company’s shares. hire
employees who have a prior record of accounting fraud. both
B and C. Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 17. Question
: Since the mid-1950s the proportion of American workers
represented by unions has: decreased. increased. remained
about the same. grown
only in the manufacturing sector. Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 18. Question
: The variation in the important human characteristics that
distinguish people from one another is called: $ workforce
variability. diversity. difference. affirmative
action. Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 19. Question
: Seeking to restore the firm’s reputation takes place during
this effective crisis management step: Communicate
quickly, but accurately. Do
the right thing. Follow up and, where
appropriate, make amends to those affected. Create
and document policies and procedures. Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 20. Question
: What media technique is used to promote the general
perception of a product or service, rather than promoting its functional
attributes? Capstone
advertisements Issue
advertisements Public
service announcements $ Image advertisements Points Received: 3 of 3 Comments: Question 21. Question
: Considering the core value of responsible stewardship,
describe some ways in which population growth, inequality, and economic
development have accelerated the world’s ecological crisis, and what we can do
about it.Question 22. Question
: Discuss some ways the workforce of the United States is
diverse, and within the context of responsible stewardship how the organization
can draw upon the skills of an increasingly diverse force.Question 23. Question
: Discuss the evolving phases of technology throughout history
and what fuels technological innovation today. Question 24. Question
: Define a community, and explain the interdependencies
between companies and the communities in which they operate. Also, debate the
balance between stockholder rights, as opposed to other stakeholders in the
community.