Human Resource Ethics Exam Review
Course Introduction
Human Resource Ethics explores the ethical challenges and decision-making processes faced by HR professionals in todays organizations. The course examines topics such as fairness in recruitment and selection, equal employment opportunity, employee privacy, workplace diversity, performance management, and the ethical implications of employment law. Through case studies and real-world scenarios, students analyze ethical dilemmas and develop frameworks for responsible conduct in HR practices, while considering the balance between organizational objectives and the rights and well-being of employees.
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Ethical Theory and Business 9th Edition by
Denis G. Arnold
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Chapter 1: Ethical Theory and Business Practice
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Q1) Describe Kant's principle of universalizability.
Answer: Kant's principle of universalizability, also known as the categorical imperative, states that an action is morally permissible if and only if its maxim (or principle) can be consistently and coherently willed as a universal law. In other words, if everyone were to act according to the same maxim in similar circumstances, the action would still be morally acceptable. This principle emphasizes the importance of consistency and impartiality in moral decision-making, and it serves as a foundation for Kant's deontological ethics. Kant believed that by applying the principle of universalizability, individuals could determine the moral permissibility of their actions and avoid contradictions or inconsistencies in their moral reasoning.
Q2) The view that different societies have fundamentally different conceptions of right and wrong is known as common morality.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Human rights are essentially the same as legal rights.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Corporate Responsibility
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Q1) A theory of the firm perspective of the boundaries of stakeholder consideration is likely restricted to those who a firm is responsible to by law.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) According to Wayne F. Cascio in "Decency Means More than "Always Low Prices": A Comparison of Costco to Wal-Mart's Sam's Club," Sam's Club emphasizes its Code of Ethics in its everyday business operations including respect and priority for suppliers and employees.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) According to R. Edward Freeman in "Managing for Stakeholders," stakeholder interests may be prioritized by different companies differently.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Ethical Treatment of Employees
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Q1) According to Richard A. Epstein "In Defense of the Contract at Will" which of these does he use to justify EAW
A)Fairness
B)Utility
C)Both of the above
D)None of the above
Answer: C
Q2) Epstein claims that the positions of both employers and employees are essentially even with regard to EAW. Do you find this line of argument convincing. Why or why not
Answer: I do not find Epstein's argument convincing. The positions of employers and employees are not essentially even with regard to Employee at Will (EAW). Employers hold significantly more power and control in the employment relationship. They have the ability to hire, fire, and set the terms and conditions of employment, while employees often have limited bargaining power and are at the mercy of their employers. Additionally, employers typically have access to legal resources and financial means that employees may not have, further tipping the balance of power in their favor. Therefore, I do not agree with Epstein's assertion that the positions of employers and employees are essentially even with regard to EAW.
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Chapter 4: Diversity, Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace
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Q1) None of the justifications by Leeser and O'Donohue are adequate to include discrimination of a person on religious grounds.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Freedom of speech and expression are fundamental human rights that are protected under the U.S. constitution. Commonly, defenses of these rights are grounded in appeals to autonomy (in order to act autonomously we must have the freedom to express ourselves). Thus, restrictions on our freedom of expression correlate to restrictions on our autonomy. However, several authors in this chapter recognize that sexual harassment can have a detrimental effect on autonomy. On the surface there seems to be a tension between appeals to autonomy in defense of freedom of speech and expression and appeals to autonomy in order to justify restrictions on freedom of speech and expression which may result in sexual harassment. Do you believe that there is a conflict between these two positions. Evaluate the feasibility of balancing such a tension.
Q3) In contemplating sexual harassment as an abuse of power, the moral abuse that occurs is coercion of a person with lesser power.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Marketing and the Disclosure of Information
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Q1) Brenkert would argue that a disadvantaged consumer, a susceptible consumer, and a vulnerable consumer are identical for purposes of moral marketing.
A)True
B)False
Q2) David Holley highlights five information disclosure rules in "Information Disclosure in Sales". First, describe the obligations of the seller under each rule. Next, explain, according to Holley, which comes closest to satisfying ethical and practical concerns and why. Do you agree with Holley's conclusion here.Which rule do you expect sellers to apply when dealing with you.Finally, how are these rules contextual, that is, how might moral obligations change depending on the circumstance of the buyer- seller transaction
Q3) Explain Brenkert's position in "Marketing and the Vulnerable." Next, apply his arguments to the case study "Kraft Foods Inc.: The Cost of Advertising on Children's Waistlines." What would Brenkert likely conclude about this case. Why. Do you agree or disagree with Brenkert. Why
Q4) As explained by Carl Elliott in "the Drug Pushers", explain the marketing practice of "detailing".
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Chapter 6: Ethical Issues in Finance and Accounting
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Q1) As argued by Duska and Duska, auditors should strive for as little "independence risk" from the companies they audit as possible so that they can act as insiders to their operations.
A)True
B)False
Q2) In "The Structural Origins of Conflicts of Interest in the Accounting Profession", Colin Boyd suggests that the Sarbanes Oxley Act may fall short of the necessary regulation.
A)True
B)False
Q3) In "High Leverage Finance Capitalism: Ethical issues and Potential Reforms", Nielson suggests that the economic crisis of 2007-2009 ushered in a new period of capitalism that is now equipped to handle the shortcomings of previous versions.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Boyd, in "The Structural Origins of Conflicts of Interest in the Accounting Profession", highlighted "horizontal integration" of accounting firms. Explain what this means.
Q5) Briefly interpret what Nielson means by "High Leverage Finance Capitalism".
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Chapter 7: Ethical Issues Regarding Emerging Technologies
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Q1) In "Internet Content Providers and Complicity in Human Rights Abuse," Jeffery D. Smith argues that ICPs operating in China:
A)Must proactively seek out ways to adhere to Chinese law, even if not explicitly stated, since to not do so would jeopardize their future operations in the country; a violation of their fiduciary duties to their stockholders.
B)Must cease operating within countries such as China who demand actions that lead to the violation of human rights.
C)Must strive to passively resist Chinese laws that will likely lead to human rights violations by only following strict demands made by the government.
D)Are absolved of all moral responsibility for their actions since it is the Chinese government that is truly responsible for the human rights violations committed.
Q2) According to "Internet Content Providers and Complicity in Human Rights Abuse," Jeffery D. Smith would likely contend that direct violations are the most morally problematic form of complicity in human rights violations
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Ethical Issues Regarding the Natural Environment
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Q1) According to Denis Arnold and Keith Bustos, Bowie's position in "Business, Ethics, and Global Climate Change," Bowie fails to take into account the interests of non-U.S. citizens and future generations.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Hawken, Lovins, and Lovins suggest that an economy needs four types of capital to function. Names these four types of capital and define them.
Q3) According to Norman Bowie in "Money, Morality and Motor Cars," business has no special obligation to stop polluting above its natural limits.
A)True
B)False
Q4) According to Alan Holland an economic approach to sustainability criteria is to strive for each generation to leave at least as much capital to the next generation as it has created for itself.
A)True
B)False
Q5) In your own words, define sustainable development Alan Holland does in "Sustainability".
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Chapter 9: Ethical Issues in International Business
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Q1) The corporate efforts to combat corruption described by Hess and Dunfee in "Taking Responsibility for Bribery: The Multinational Corporation's Role in Combating Corruption" focus on which of the following
A) Prohibiting sweatshops and implementing counter sweatshop policies
B) Prohibiting bribery and implementing a counter bribery program
C) Creating and enforcing human rights regulations
D) All of the above
Q2) According to Hess and Dunfee bribery inhibits economic development and undermines human rights. Explain their arguments in favor of this perspective. Additionally, outline the efforts underway by corporations to combat bribery. What results do you expect from these corporate efforts.Why
Q3) In his essay "The Great Non-Debate Over International Sweatshops", Ian Maitland argues that corporate managers should appease their critics and improve the working conditions in their global factories.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Briefly, what might Ian Maitland suggest to Geletex Inc. in the case "Facilitation or Bribery: Cultural and Ethical Disparities" in response to the director of compliance's inquiries
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Chapter 10: Social and Economic Justice
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Q1) Name the three arguments in favor of current levels of CEO pay as outlined by Jeffrey Moriarty.
Q2) Much of Pogge's argument in "Priorities of Global Justice" rests on the responsibility we in the developed world bear for the current condition of the world's poor. However, Wolf, in "Why Globalization Works," contends that the development of the west has had enormous benefits for the world's poor. Defend one of the authors' analyses against the other. What, if any, implications does your position have on the foundation of Pogge's duty to eradicate global poverty.If your position seems to undermine Pogge's duty is there an alternative justification for his position
Q3) In the case "Coca-Cola: The Entrepreneur Development Program- South Africa", Coca-Cola is offering a an example of a corporation reducing poverty with no clear financial benefit to the corporation.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Martin Wolf states that extreme poverty, as we defined as what dollar amount a day by the World Bank
Q5) Name the four background institutions for distributive justice that John Rawls describes as "four branches of government".
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