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A code of ethics designed to avoid criminal misconduct is an example of a compliance-based ethics code.

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When discussing moral and ethical issues,it is helpful to remember that ethical behavior begins with ___________________.

A) schools
B) religious institutions
C) law enforcement officers
D) each of us

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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"Fair disclosure" refers to a Securities and Exchange Commission rule that states when a publicly traded firm discloses information,it must share it with everyone.

Businesses have a social responsibility to create jobs.

A social audit measures a firm's progress in the area of worker-management relations.

A very critical last step in the process of establishing an ethics code is __________.

Corporate values,like personal values,are learned by observing what others do.

Integrity-based ethics codes are based on avoiding legal punishment.

Ethical behavior focuses on treating others fairly.

The objective of the Inter-American Convention Against Corruption document formulated and signed by the Organization of American States is to identify common global ethics.

Identify the three questions that an ethics-based manager should ask when facing a potentially unethical action,and provide an example situation where you would use these questions to evaluate a decision.

While telling an abusive joke about an ethnic group may not be unlawful,it is unethical.

In light of the fact that over 60% of all theft in retail stores is committed by employees,New Generations Clothier,Inc. ,requires that managers personally unlock fitting rooms for all sales associates and count the number of items associates take to the fitting rooms.This policy is written in the company manual.Breaking with the policy is grounds for dismissal.It is correct to say that this is part of New Generations' compliance-based ethics.

When facing an ethical dilemma,it is often helpful to discuss the situation with your supervisor because ethical decisions will always withstand scrutiny.

An ethical manager's decisions are based only on the following questions: "Is it legal?" and "Is it profitable?"

The boxed material entitled "Reaching Beyond Our Borders" that told the story about Joe,the Motorola engineer,suggests that U.S.firms operating overseas are:

An ethic of justice is based on a sense of responsibility to reduce actual harm or suffering.

You are in a business meeting at work that requires your group to make an ethical decision.Your willingness to post the final decision on the bulletin board in the break room for all to see passes the test: "How will it make me feel about myself?"

Sirly recommends a marketing strategy aimed at increasing sales through the development of a positive corporate image.He suggests the first step towards this goal is to identify and evaluate the firm's programs for community involvement.Sirly is calling for a ________ to be completed.

Corporate philanthropy refers to the position a firm takes on issues that affect society.