Question 1

Several internal environmental factors have been identified that sometimes encourage unethical behaviour. Which of the following is not one of them?

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High levels of morale and work satisfaction are generally associated with positive organizational outcomes, including ethical behavior, rather than encouraging unethical behavior. The other options can create environments where unethical behavior might be rationalized or seen as necessary.

Question 2

Which level of manager, according to a report cited by Bartol, usually feels less pressure to commit unethical acts?

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Top-level managers typically feel less pressure to commit unethical acts because they are more likely to set the ethical tone and policies for the organization, and they have more control over their environment compared to middle or lower-level managers.

Question 3

There are some mechanisms that can help managers create an ethical climate in an organisation, including:

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All the options listed (increasing awareness of diversity, top-management commitment, and codes of ethics) are mechanisms that can help in creating an ethical climate within an organization. Each plays a crucial role in shaping the ethical standards and behaviors expected from employees.

Question 4

Which is not a suggested mechanism to help managers create an ethical climate in an organisation?

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Employing only people who seem ethical is not a suggested mechanism because it is subjective and does not ensure the creation of an ethical climate. Effective mechanisms include setting up an ethics committee, having a code of ethics, and training staff in ethical conduct, as these provide structure, guidelines, and education on ethical behavior within the organization.

Question 5

What are the three historical views of corporate social responsibility and three arguments used to support CSR?

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Question 6

Who benefits from managers accepting the social responsibilities of management?

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Question 7

What characteristics do you expect from 'vanguard' companies? Explain your answer with examples from a local company.

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Question 8

Five means of assessing social demands and expectations related to organisations are provided in the text. What are the five terms and how does each one work in practice?

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Question 9

Name the alternative internal social response mechanisms which are available to organisations? Describe how each mechanism works.

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Question 10

Business ethical problems put the ethical standards of managers under a spotlight. What are the three major types of managerial ethics? Give examples to illustrate your answer.

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Question 11

Locate a set of ethical guidelines for managers by using the internet or library databases. How did the ethical guidelines compare and contrast with those suggested in the text?

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Question 12

What factors were identified by Haigh & Jones (2006) as influencing CSR?

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Question 13

In what ways do the following factors influence the ethical decision-making of managers: moral development stages, organisational culture, the moral intensity of ethical issues, intra-organisational factors and individual values?

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Question 14

What mechanisms can managers use to protect themselves in ethical situations and foster ethical organisational behaviour?

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Quiz 4: Social Responsibility and Ethics