Business Essentials 10th Edition Ebert Test Bank

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67) Pamela is the manager of a local eyewear store. She wants to ensure that the ethical conduct of her employees is above reproach. Which of the following should Pamela avoid doing? A) underscoring the importance of ethics to all employees B) encouraging and equipping employees to follow the company's ethical standards C) modeling behavior that employees should adopt D) relying on management alone to report ethics violations E) ensuring that a strict code of ethics is in place Answer: D Explanation: D) Management at very high strategic levels needs to have a common vision communicated to the company as a whole of how to enforce a code of ethics. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Reflective thinking Objective: 2.4 Learning Outcome: Discuss the roles of ethics and corporate responsibility in business. Skill: Concept 68) The Omega Group's mission statement conveys a primary commitment to compassionately improving the lives of elderly citizens. What is LEAST likely to be true of the company's ethical code? A) The company values the well-being of others. B) The company believes that all people have worth. C) The company prohibits age discrimination when hiring employees. D) The company expects and requires elderly citizens to contribute to society. E) The company prioritizes fair treatment of all human beings. Answer: D Explanation: D) The Omega Group's stated mission is to improve the lives of elderly citizens, not to expect them to contribute to society. Difficulty: Moderate AACSB: Reflective thinking Objective: 2.4 Learning Outcome: Discuss the roles of ethics and corporate responsibility in business. Skill: Application

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