{"id":10733,"date":"2021-10-22T22:49:42","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T22:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assignmenttutors.net\/blog\/what-is-the-myth-of-amoral-business\/"},"modified":"2021-10-22T22:49:42","modified_gmt":"2021-10-22T22:49:42","slug":"what-is-the-myth-of-amoral-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assignmenttutors.net\/blog\/what-is-the-myth-of-amoral-business\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the myth of amoral business?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Question 1 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the Myth of Amoral Business?<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 1 options: <\/span><\/p>\n

A) An unpopular view of American business.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) A popular view of American business.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) Reporting of scandals.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) None of the above.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 2 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

The breakdown of the Myth of Amoral business has been signalled by:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 2 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) the reporting of scandals.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) the formation of groups like environmentalists and consumerists.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) proliferation of corporate codes of ethical conduct and of ethics programs.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) all of the above.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 3 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

The vocabulary of morality is:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 3 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) rich and is applied to a variety of objects in a number of ways.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) specific and means one thing.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) clear and operates only at one level.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) none of the above.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 4 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

If business operates within the law, does it thereby automatically operate morally?<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 4 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) Yes<\/span><\/p>\n

B) No <\/span><\/p>\n

C) Unrelated<\/span><\/p>\n

D) Ambiguous.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Question 5 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

The aim of business ethics is:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 5 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) neither defense of the status quo nor its radical change.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) to implement radical change.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) to represent a panacea.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) none of the above.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 6 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

Psychologist L<\/span>.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0Kohlberg identified which of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 6 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) a need for a deontological approach in society.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) a psychological theory that was undisputed.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) three levels of moral development, each with two stages.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) that ethical theory was free of traditional investigations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 7 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

One alternative to ethical relativism is:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 7 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) moral relativism.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) normative ethical relativism.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) normative moral relativism.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) moral absolutism.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Question 8 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

Most moral judgements in business are made on such generally accepted rules as:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 8 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) do no harm.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) do not kill.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) tell the truth.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) all of the above.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 9 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

The notions of virtue, character, moral imagination, and ideals are:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 9 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) considered mutually important with individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) not inter-related.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) are obscure ideas and are unobtainable.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) applicable more to business than to individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 10 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

The Utilitarian approach to ethics is based on:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 10 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) the greatest amount of good for the most people.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) Samual Gorvitz’s research in human behavior.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) being able to do something different.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) is not reasonable for rational beings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 11 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

In our society, unlike those of other societies, moral decisions:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 11 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) hinge on consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) are seen the same by all groups.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) do not effect laws.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) all of the above.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Question 12 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

When applying Utilitarianism we:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 12 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) specify action that we wish to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) specify all those affected by the action.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) formulate the good and bad consequences for those who would be affected.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) all of the above.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 13 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

Steps of a Utilitarian analysis include:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 13 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) accurately state the action to be evaluated.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) sum up all the good and bad consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) compare the results of the various actions.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) all of the above.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 14 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

According to utilitarianism, we should evaluate an action by:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 14 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) whether or not it satisfies our needs and wants.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) determining if it has value.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) looking at its consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) how it feels.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 15 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

Rational human beings can:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 15 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) support the rule that lying is universally consistant.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) understand the need for consistency in action.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) intuitively feel extrinsic thoughts.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) generally disagree with Kant.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 16 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

The Categorical Imperative, according to the dominant deontological postition, requires that any second-order moral law:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 16 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) must respect the dignity of persons.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) must be acceptable to rational beings.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) both A and B.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) none of the above.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 17 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

Many social issues and business ethics topics are discussed in terms of rights<\/span>.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0Moral rights are:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 17 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) important.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) normative.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) justifiable.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) all of the above.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 18 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

Rawl’s theory of distributive justice states that principles would be:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 18 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) enforceable by law.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) regulated or controlled in some way.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) universal and respect all persons.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) none of the above.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 19 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

The steps of applying rights and justice include:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 19 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) when rights conflict, select and explain the choice.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) using the “imaginary veil of ignorance”.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) considering other over-riding considerations.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) all of the above.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 20 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

Moral imagination is a necessary ingredient in solving cases and requires:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 20 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) a deontological analysis before implementing.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) empathy towards others so that we feel what they feel.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) a utilitarian analysis before implementing.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) No analysis<\/span>.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 21 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

Agent responsibility is:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 21 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) frequently found in business and is often complex.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) not easily identified.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) straight-forward.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) having few people involved.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 22 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

Steps of a General Moral Analysis involve:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 22 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) creating a mathematical model.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) limiting the analysis to match a desired outcome.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) using the fundamentals of Prometheus.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) none of the above.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 23 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the objections to Utilitarianism is:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 23 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) that it doesn’t adapt to a change in morals.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) that the ideals are old fashioned.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) that no one has the time to calculate all the consequences of an action beforehand.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) that it relies on the Bible for the basis of moral judgements.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 24 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

Economic models are often compared to:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 24 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) chess and Chinese checkers.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) war games.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) theological analysis.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) humanology.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 25 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

In a free market the government:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 25 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) sets wages.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) controls production.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) sets prices.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) none of the above.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 26 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

A partial model of socialism would include the following features:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 26 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) an industrial base.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) centralized planning.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) both A and B.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) none of the above.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 27 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

Which American philosopher believes justice is best served if people are put behind a veil of ignorance?<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 27 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) Lawrence Kohlberg.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) Jeremy Bentham.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) John Rawls.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) Immanuel Kant.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 28 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

The most virulent attack on capitalism comes from:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 28 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) Adam Smith.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) Karl Marx.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) Third world countries.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) Warren Buffet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 29 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

Capitalism historically suffers from cyclical crises<\/span>.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0The U<\/span>.<\/span><\/a>S<\/span>.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0government attempts to keep the cycles from rising or falling too sharply by:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 29 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) enacting fiscal and monetary policies.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) controlling its spending.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) both A and B.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) none of the above.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 30 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

Marx’s “Labor Theory of Value”, has as a basic premise that:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 30 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) Capitalism cannot exist without exploiting the worker.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) the worker is the primary benefactor.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) trickledown economics will prevail.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) in a capitalist economy human labor is sold for more than its worth.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Question 31 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

The defense of the American Free Enterprise system includes:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 31 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) emphasis on its values.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) its historic record in producing wealth.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) it’s preferability to socialist societies.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) all of the above.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Question 32 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

The libertarian view of government is:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 32 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) the government should provide for all through welfare and other programs.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) that government should regulate all businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) that government is to protect people and property from foreign attack.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) none of the above.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 33 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

A major complaint against the World Trade Organization (WTO) is:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 33 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) that the conditions of trade are unfair to less developed nations.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) that the WTO does not formally announce when it is meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) that the WTO process is undemocratic and lacks transparency.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) both A and C.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 34 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

A solution to excessive executive compensation that was adopted by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act was:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 34 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) that the compensation board cap CEO salaries at a level of 40 times the lowest paid workers.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) that the compensation committee of the board be composed entirely of independent directors<\/span>.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

C) that the CEO not be able to determine their salary.<\/span><\/p>\n

D) that the compensation of the CEO be set at a level equal with that of their peers at competing firms.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Question 35 (4 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act is a section that has probably received the most attention<\/span>.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0This is because of its requirement that:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 35 options:<\/span><\/p>\n

A) there are penalties of $5 million dollars and 20 years in prison for willful violations.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) that the CEO and CFO both certify that the board has processes to catch problems.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) the CEO and CFO both certify the fairness and accuracy of financial statements.<\/span><\/p>\n

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