Which of the following best describes an "ethical culture" in an organization?

The values, norms, and traditions that influence ethical decision-making

What is an ethical ombudsman?

A designated person who receives and investigates ethical concerns

Which of the following is a key benefit of integrating ethical decision-making into international business practices?

Avoidance of legal consequences and reputational damage

What is an integrated ethics program?

A set of actions to stimulate ethical behavior at the operational level

What is a key role of an ethical ombudsman in an organization?

Providing confidential guidance and investigating concerns

What is the primary purpose of corporate ethics training programs?

To create awareness of ethical standards and conduct

What is the role of an ethics committee in an organization?

To ensure ethical decision-making

Which of the following is a "good practice" for making a code of ethics more effective?

Making it part of the employment contract

Which of the following is a key responsibility of corporate governance?

Ensuring accountability and ethical business practices

What is the main difference between "bad apples" and "bad barrels" in the context of ethical behavior?

Bad apples are individuals, bad barrels are organizational cultures

What is a key strategy for effective ethical training?

Using the company's own local employees as facilitators

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1
A CEO justifies using child labor in a factory arguing it allows children to help their families financially. This is:
Ethical absolutism
Ethical altruism
Ethical integrity
Ethical rationalization
2
A manager awards a contract to a company owned by their friend, despite better offers from other firms. This is an
Instrumental climate
Whistleblowing
Ethical universalism
Conflict of interest
3
Which of the following best describes an "ethical culture" in an organization?
A company policy document that outlines expected ethical behavior
A set of laws that the company follows to ensure legal compliance
The values, norms, and traditions that influence ethical decision-making
A public relations strategy to maintain a good corporate image
4
What is an ethical ombudsman?
An external consultant on ethical matters
A designated person who receives and investigates ethical concerns
A government official overseeing corporate ethics
A board member responsible for ethical policies
5
Which of the following is a key benefit of integrating ethical decision-making into international business practices?
Reduced transparency in financial reporting
Avoidance of legal consequences and reputational damage
Increased employee disengagement
Lower operational costs at any expense
6
What is an integrated ethics program?
A set of actions to stimulate ethical behavior at the operational level
A program that integrates different departments' ethical standards
A system to reward ethical conduct
A set of rules to punish unethical behavior
7
What is a key role of an ethical ombudsman in an organization?
Providing confidential guidance and investigating concerns
Acting as an external regulatory agency
Encouraging employees to remain silent on ethical issues
Making final legal decisions on ethical cases
8
What is the primary purpose of corporate ethics training programs?
To create awareness of ethical standards and conduct
To replace human resources departments
To avoid legal issues
To raise employee morale
9
What is the role of an ethics committee in an organization?
To manage public relations
To punish unethical behavior
To ensure ethical decision-making
To create the code of ethics
10
A CEO claims that if company follows all legal requirements, it does not need to focus on ethics. This reflect
Stakeholder theory
Virtue ethics
Ethical relativism
Legalism
11
An employee notices a senior executive manipulating financial reports but fears retaliation if they report it. This is:
Moral disengagement
Whistleblower dilemma
Bribery
Regulatory compliance
12
Which of the following is a "good practice" for making a code of ethics more effective?
Reviewing it annually but never changing it
Keeping it confidential within the organization
Making it part of the employment contract
Distributing it only to senior management
13
Which of the following is a key responsibility of corporate governance?
Maximizing executive bonuses
Allowing leaders to operate without oversight
Ensuring accountability and ethical business practices
Reducing transparency to avoid legal scrutiny
14
Which factor often prevents employees from whistleblowing?
Clear communication channels for reporting
Company incentives for ethical behavior
Legal protections
Fear of retaliation
15
What is the main difference between "bad apples" and "bad barrels" in the context of ethical behavior?
Bad apples are policies, bad barrels are procedures
There is no significant difference
Bad apples are individuals, bad barrels are organizational cultures
Bad apples are external factors, bad barrels are internal factors
16
A company implements strong whistleblower protections and anonymous reporting mechanisms. This shows a commitment to:
Encouraging workplace secrecy
Ethical accountability
Public image
Ignoring compliance risks
17
Which of the following is NOT one of Victor and Cullen's emergent ethical climates?
Caring climates
Rules climates
Competitive climates
Instrumental climates
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What is a potential cost of not having an ethical climate?
Better public relations
Increased productivity
Higher turnover intentions
More innovative ideas
19
What is a code of ethics also sometimes called?
A code of conduct
A behavioral manual
A moral guidebook
An ethical manifesto
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What is a key strategy for effective ethical training?
Using the company's own local employees as facilitators
Focusing on theoretical ethical frameworks
Conducting sessions in English only
Using external consultants as facilitators

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