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Discussion 1: Whistle blowers are often punished how?
A. directly, by their employers
B. indirectly, by future employers due to demonstrated lack of loyalty
C. indirectly, by their coworkers for the breach of confidence in the team
D. all of the above
Discussion 2: Potential conflicts of interest are likely to become unethical if the employee __________.
A. has his or her judgment impaired by the conflict
B. discloses the conflict to his or her employer
C. resigns before damage is done
D. all of the above
Discussion 3: Which of the following is NOT necessary for fair working conditions?
A. initiating affirmative action plans
B. studying and compensating for potential hazards
C. informing workers of potential risks
D. providing adequate medical and disability coverage
Discussion 4: What is "whistle blowing?"
A. the attempt by an employee to disclose wrongdoing in an organization
B. sexual harassment
C. the legal requirement to audibly indicate the end of the normal work day
D. employees wasting company time
Discussion 5: Which of the following are NOT concerns to anyone working in the United States?
A. Labor markets may not be competitive or the job risks are not yet known.
B. Workers might accept risks unknowingly because the worker doesn't have access to the risk information.
C. Workers might knowingly accept risks because they lack mobility to enter less risky industries.
D. None of the above
Discussion 6: Which is NOT a consideration for determining a fair wage?
A. risks involved with the work
B. age of the employee
C. skills needed for the work
D. local living costs
Discussion 7: Which organizational layer can be said to generate the broad policy decisions and direction for the firm?
A. operating layer
B. middle management
C. top management
D. none of the above
Discussion 8: A firm's main moral duty to its employees is to provide them with __________.
A. a clean working environment
B. friendly supervisors
C. medical and dental insurance
D. fair wage and fair working conditions
Discussion 9: Which of the following is the primary ethical argument against insider trading?
A. Insiders have an unfair advantage over other traders.
B. It directly harms the company.
C. It is based on stolen information.
D. It is illegal.
Discussion 10: In this view, the employee's main moral duty is to work toward the goals of the firm. This view is referred to as __________.
A. law of legitimacy
B. law of structure
C. law of agency
D. law of duty