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Principles of Business - Objective 2.05
Social Responsibility Review Questions
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04/13/2011

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Ford Motor Company has elected to reduce the emissions on all of their vehicles in an effort to increase air quality in the United States. This is an example of which business responsibility?
a. Fiscal responsibility
b. Social responsibility
c. Business responsibility
d. Ethical responsibility
Definition
Social responsibility
Term
Lincoln Logging Company has an extensive reforestation program that replenishes the forests after the trees have been cut down. This is an example of which social concern?
a. Employee Wellness
b. Job Safety
c. Workplace Diversity
d. Environmental Protection
Definition
Environmental Protection
Term
The Age Discrimination of Employment Act was passed to ensure that all people had equal employment opportunities regardless of age. This is an example of which social concern?
a. Employee Wellness
b. Job Safety
c. Workplace Diversity
d. Environmental Protection
Definition
Workplace Diversity
Term
Durham Public Schools is sponsoring a nutrition and fitness seminar for all district employees. This is an example of which social concern?
a. Employee Wellness
b. Job Safety
c. Workplace Diversity
d. Environmental Protection
Definition
Employee Wellness
Term
Shining Stars Day Care requires all new employees to complete a first aid and CPR training course.
This is an example of which social concern?
a. Employee Wellness
b. Job Safety
c. Workplace Diversity
d. Environmental Protection
Definition
Job Safety
Term
Which government agency monitors and enforces standards that ensure air and water quality?
a. Environmental Protection Agency
b. Environmental Prosperity Agency
c. Environmental Restoration Agency
d. Environmental Reservation Agency
Definition
Environmental Protection Agency
Term
Which act ensures that all people have equal access to all business regardless of physical ability?
a. Disabled Americans Act
b. Workplace Fairness Act
c. Age Discrimination in Employment Act
d. Americans with Disabilities Act
Definition
Americans with Disabilities Act
Term
Which government agency regulates and enforces all workplace safety standards?
a. Occupational Health and Wellness Administration
b. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
c. National Safety Administration
d. National Association of Safety Advocacy
Definition
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Term
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of social responsibility activities?
a. Expanded justice for groups of a society.
b. Enhanced company image.
c. Reduced need for government actions.
d. Social programs can be expensive and cost businesses a lot of money.
Definition
Social programs can be expensive and cost businesses a lot of money.
Term
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of social responsibility activities?
a. Reduced company image.
b. Reduced need for government actions.
c. Improved quality of life in a community and around the world.
d. Increase awareness of social issues among workers, consumers, and others.
Definition
Reduced company image.
Term
David Alexander allows dresses in professional attire and speaks in a respectful tone when conducting business. This is an example of which business principle?
a. Morals
b. Values
c. Rules
d. Ethics
Definition
Ethics
Term
The code of conduct prohibits company employees from consuming alcoholic beverages when conducting company business. This rule is an example of which business principle?
a. Business ethics
b. Business values
c. Business law
d. Business morals
Definition
Business Ethics
Term
Mark Zuckerburg developed a set of rules that he felt were important for all of his facebook employees to follows when representing his company in a professional capacity. This is an example of which business principle?
a. Ethical code
b. Code of conduct
c. Moral code
d. Code of morals
Definition
Code of conduct
Term
Which of the following questions is NOT address responsible business conduct?
a. Is the action illegal?
b. Is the action beneficial?
c. Does the action violate professional or company standards?
d. Who is affected by the action and how?
Definition
Is the action beneficial?
Term
Which is an example of practicing business ethics?
a. AutoZone mailed defected parts to several customers.
b. AutoZone provided a remedy for defected parts.
c. AutoZone refused to credit a customer’s account after she complained about their services.
d. AutoZone sends refunds to some of its deserving customers.
Definition
AutoZone provided a remedy for defected parts.
Term
Companies are not allowed to discriminate when hiring employees based on race, religion, sex, or age. This is an example of which government protection activity?
a. Contract Enforcement
b. Trademark Enforcement
c. Worker Protection
d. Copyright Protection
Definition
Worker Protection
Term
Companies are required to hire employees based on job requirements, training, and experience. This is an example of which government protection activity?
a. Worker Protection
b. Copyright Protection
c. Contract Enforcement
d. Trademark Enforcement
Definition
Worker Protection
Term
Lauren agrees to pay for her wireless service with Verizon for two years. If she cancels her wireless service before the two years expires, she has agreed to pay a $200 cancellation fee. This is an example of which government protection activity?
a. Copyright
b. Patent
c. Contract
d. Trademark
Definition
Contract
Term
Maggie offers to sell her old prom dress to her best friend for $100. Her best friend really loves the dress and agrees to pay the money. This is an example of which contract element?
a. Agreement
b. Competent parties
c. Consideration
d. Legality
Definition
Agreement
Term
Jonas no longer wants his Playstation 3, so he pawns the video game for $75. This is an example of which contract element?
a. Agreement
b. Competent parties
c. Consideration
d. Legality
Definition
Consideration
Term
Bruce was unable to finance a new truck because he is only 16 years old. This is an example of which contract element?
a. Agreement
b. Competent parties
c. Consideration
d. Legality
Definition
Competent parties
Term
Aubrey was unable to buy a new stereo from his neighbor because he learned that his neighbor stole the stereo from Best Buy. This is an example of which contract element?
a. Agreement
b. Competent parties
c. Consideration
d. Legality
Definition
Legality
Term
Wiz Khalifa wrote a song called “Black & Yellow.” This song is an example of which type of property?
a. Intangible property
b. Tangible property
c. Physical property
d. Intellectual property
Definition
Intellectual property
Term
The Starbucks symbol found on coffee cups is an example of which form of intellectual property?
a. Copyright
b. Patent
c. Trademark
d. Contract
Definition
Trademark
Term
The process used to produce Nike’s footwear is an example of which form of intellectual property?
a. Copyright
b. Patent
c. Trademark
d. Contract
Definition
Patent
Term
The poem, The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost, is an example of which form of intellectual property?
a. Copyright
b. Patent
c. Trademark
d. Contract
Definition
Copyright
Term
27. Marie agreed to buy 10 dresses from a local warehouse. The warehouse owner only delivered nine dresses, but insisted that Marie pay for 10. Which protection does Marie need?
a. Contract enforcement
b. Environmental protection
c. Intellectual property
d. Safe work environment
Definition
Contract enforcement
Term
A company intentionally listed the amount of water in its 32 ounce bottles of bleach incorrectly. Which right from the consumer bill of rights is the company violating?
a. Right to be informed
b. Right to be heard
c. Right to be involved
d. Right to be active
Definition
Right to be informed
Term
Edward was not satisfied with the quality of the television that he bought from QVC. He was able to return the television because QVC promises to provide a full refund if the customer is not satisfied with a product. This is an example of which consumer remedy?
a. Implied warranty
b. Express warranty
c. Guarantee
d. Reimbursement
Definition
Guarantee
Term
The United States Department of Agriculture controls the processing, inspection, and labeling of meat products. Which right from the consumer bill of rights is the USDA protecting?
a. Right to be informed
b. Right to be heard
c. Right to be safe
d. Right to be active
Definition
Right to be safe
Term
The Federal Trade Commission forbids any one company from forcing the competition out of business. Which right from the consumer bill of rights is the FTC protecting by prohibiting monopolies?
a. Right to be informed
b. Right to choose
c. Right to be safe
d. Right to be active
Definition
Right to choose
Term
The Better Business Bureau works to maintain ethical practices and stop consumer fraud by listening to the concerns and complaints of consumers. Which right from the consumer bill of rights is the BBB protecting by listening to the concerns and complaints of consumers?
a. Right to be informed
b. Right to choose
c. Right to be safe
d. Right to be heard
Definition
Right to be heard
Term
Consumers expect convenience, courtesy, and responsiveness when they encounter a problem. Which right from the consumer bill of rights encourages businesses to make sure products and services meet the expectations of the consumer?
a. Right to service
b. Right to choose
c. Right to be safe
d. Right to be heard
Definition
Right to service
Term
Before applying for a student loan, Brianna went to CFNC.org and researched the various loans and interest rates available to pay for college. Which right from the consumer bill of rights is Brianna practicing?
a. Right to service
b. Right to choose
c. Right to be heard
d. Right to consumer education
Definition
Right to consumer education
Term
Which of the following is an example of a public utility?
a. DirecTV
b. Time Warner Cable
c. Verizon Wireless
d. AT&T
Definition
Time Warner Cable
Term
Duke Power is the sole provider of electricity to the people of Durham County. Duke Power is an example of which type of utility company?
a. Public utility
b. Private utility
c. Government utility
d. Monopoly
Definition
Monopoly
Term
____________________ encourage competition and fairness among businesses and avoid monopolies.
a. Monopoly law
b. Antitrust law
c. Contract law
d. Business law
Definition
Antitrust law
Term
Chipotle Mexican Grill contacted the Department of Commerce regarding the number of Mexican restaurants in Chapel Hill. This is an example of which form of government assistance?
a. Providing demographic information
b. Buying goods and services
c. Employing workers
d. Providing revenue
Definition
Providing demographic information
Term
The Mecklenburg County police department hired four police officers. This is an example of which form of government assistance?
a. Providing revenue
b. Employing workers
c. Providing demographic information
d. Buying goods and services
Definition
Employing workers
Term
Guilford County Schools hired Davis Construction Solutions to build a new elementary school. This is an example of which form of government assistance?
a. Providing revenue
b. Employing workers
c. Providing demographic information
d. Buying goods and services
Definition
Buying goods and services
Term
Miguel earns $2,600 per month. He pays the government 6% of his earnings each month. This is an example of which form of government revenue?
a. Property Tax
b. Earnings Tax
c. Income Tax
d. Sales Tax
Definition
Income Tax
Term
Lauren bought a new laptop from Best Buy. She paid $1,200 for the laptop plus an additional 7%. This is an example of which form of government revenue?
a. Property Tax
b. Earnings Tax
c. Sales Tax
d. Income Tax
Definition
Sales tax
Term
Sarah lives in Person County. Each year she pays the county 4.9% of her home’s value. This is an example of which form of government revenue?
a. Property Tax
b. Earnings Tax
c. Sales Tax
d. Income Tax
Definition
Property Tax
Term
McCracken Heating Oil Company makes sure that it remains within regulated price range for its product. Which government regulation is being addressed?
a. Purchase of goods and services
b. Employment of workers
c. Promotion of fair competition
d. Regulation of practices of utility companies
Definition
Regulation of practices of utility companies
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