Question 1

____________ assumes absolute truths that would require exactly the same standard and behavior in every culture.
A) Ethical imperialism
B) Ethical relativism
C) Cultural imperialism
D) Cultural relativism

Accepted Answer

Ethical imperialism assumes that there are absolute truths that apply to all cultures and requires everyone to behave according to the same standards, regardless of their cultural background. This approach is often criticized for being ethnocentric and disregarding cultural differences and diversity.

Question 2

Reebok Corporation has made human rights a hallmark of its corporate strategy, culture, and identity. Briefly describe at least two of the ways in which the company addresses international human rights issues.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Which of the following is true about collectivists? Collectivists tend to
A) prefer mediation because it involves compromise.
B) prefer adjudication because it is perceived to be fairer.
C) prefer direct manifestations of conflict.
D) avoid psychological warfare.

Accepted Answer

Collectivists tend to prefer mediation over other forms of conflict resolution because it involves compromise and group harmony, which are highly valued in collectivist cultures. This approach aligns with their emphasis on group goals over individual desires.

Question 4

When dealing with an individual from a different culture,
A) Negotiators generally adapt their negotiation behavior to that of the negotiation partner.
B) American negotiators are the most flexible to their negotiation partner's behavior.
C) Canadian and Japanese negotiators are the least flexible to their negotiation partner's behavior.
D) Negotiators generally do not adapt their negotiation behavior to that of the negotiation partner.

Accepted Answer

When dealing with an individual from a different culture, negotiators generally adapt their negotiation behavior to that of the negotiation partner. This is known as cultural adaptation and is crucial in successful cross-cultural negotiations. By adapting their behavior, negotiators can avoid misunderstandings and show respect for their negotiation partner's culture.

Question 5

Which of the following is legal according to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) passed in 1977?
A) Payments to high ranking government officials
B) Grease payments to lower-level government officials
C) Bribes to political parties
D) Kickbacks to win overseas contracts

Accepted Answer

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prohibits the bribery of foreign government officials, but it does allow for "grease payments" made to lower-level officials to expedite routine government actions such as obtaining permits or processing paperwork. The other options listed (A, C, and D) are all prohibited by the FCPA.

Question 6

Of the following statements about the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Anti-Bribery Convention (the "Convention") which are untrue.

A) Participating countries include countries in Western Europe and North America
B) The Convention requires signatories to make it a crime to bribe foreign public officials
C) The Convention includes the application of criminal penalties
D) The Convention bans gifts to political parties
E) The Convention outlaws tax deductibility for bribes
F) All are statements are true
G) Statements d and e are untrue

Accepted Answer

Statements D and E are untrue. The Convention does not ban gifts to political parties, but rather it requires countries to criminalize bribery of foreign public officials. Additionally, the Convention does not specifically outlaw tax deductibility for bribes, but it does require countries to ensure that such bribe payments are not tax-deductible.

Question 7

According to the 2012 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), which country would be the least corrupt?
A) United States
B) Haiti
C) Bangladesh
D) New Zealand

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the least corrupt country according to the 2012 CPI, and New Zealand scored the highest with a score of 90 out of 100, indicating a very low level of perceived corruption. The other countries listed (United States, Haiti, and Bangladesh) scored lower on the index and are therefore not the correct answer.

Question 8

Social Accountability International developed a standard called Social Accountability 8000 (SA 8000) to help organizations in workplace conditions including but not limited to

A) Child labor
B) Forced labor
C) Health and safety
D) Discrimination
E) All of these

Accepted Answer

SA 8000 standard covers a wide range of workplace conditions including child labor, forced labor, health and safety, and discrimination among others. Therefore, all of the choices (A, B, C, D) are correct.

Question 9

"When in Rome, do as Romans do" is an example of:
A) Ethical imperialism
B) Ethical relativism
C) Cultural imperialism
D) Corporate relativism

Accepted Answer

"When in Rome, do as Romans do" is an example of ethical relativism, which suggests that ethical behavior must be evaluated in the context of a particular culture or society. It means that the appropriate behavior in any given situation depends on the norms and values of the culture in which it occurs.

Question 10

The "psychic distance paradox" causes performance failures because:
A) Negotiators who are working in a similar culture to their own perceive the two cultures as being significantly different.
B) When doing business in cultures that are perceived to be similar, managers prepare less and do not realize the cultures are actually quite different.
C) Expatriate managers are unable to connect with the local culture after moving from a similar culture.
D) Managers do not understand the culture's behavior despite language proficiency.

Accepted Answer

The "psychic distance paradox" refers to the phenomenon where managers underestimate the cultural differences between seemingly similar cultures, leading to performance failures. Therefore, the best answer is B, as it directly addresses this issue. Choices A, C, and D do not accurately describe the cause of the performance failures.

Quiz 11: Managing for Ethics and Social Responsibility in a Global Environment

____________ assumes absolute truths that would require exactly the same standard and behavior in every culture.

Reebok Corporation has made human rights a hallmark of its corporate strategy, culture, and identity. Briefly describe at least two of the ways in which the company addresses international human rights issues.

Which of the following is true about collectivists? Collectivists tend to

When dealing with an individual from a different culture,

Which of the following is legal according to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) passed in 1977?

Of the following statements about the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Anti-Bribery Convention (the "Convention") which are untrue.

According to the 2012 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) , which country would be the least corrupt?

Social Accountability International developed a standard called Social Accountability 8000 (SA 8000) to help organizations in workplace conditions including but not limited to

"When in Rome, do as Romans do" is an example of:

The "psychic distance paradox" causes performance failures because: