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                    a: human resources violations.                 

                    b:check kiting.                 

                    c: environmental pollution.                 

                    d: improper financial management.                 

                    e:shorting stock.                 

                    2: When evaluating a decision based on the ethical norm of utility, a manager will consider which of the following questions?                 

                    a:Is the decision consistent with what we regard as fair?                 

                    b: Does the decision respect the rights of the individuals involved?                 

                    c: Is the decision consistent with people's responsibilities to each other?                 

                    d: Does the decision optimize what is best for those who are affected by it?                 

                    e: None of the above.                 

                    3: Which of the following types of wastes can be separated and used as fuels in industrial boilers?                 

                    a: phosphates                 

                    b: acid rain                 

                    c: combustible                 

                    d: carbon dioxide                 

                    e: chloride                 

                    4: When evaluating a decision based on the ethical norm of justice, a manager will consider which of the following questions?                 

                    a: Is the decision consistent with what we regard as fair?                 

                    b: Does the decision respect the rights of the individuals involved?                 

                    c: Is the decision consistent with people's responsibilities to each other?                 

                    d: Does the decision optimize what is best for those who are affected by it?                 

                    e: None of the above.                 

                    5: A(n) ____________ stance to social responsibility involves doing as little as possible and may involve attempts to deny or cover up violations.                 

                    a: accommodative                 

                    b: obstructionist                 

                    c: proactive                 

                    d: defensive                 

                    e: societal                 

                    6: IBP, a leading meat-processing firm, has a long record of breaking environmental protection, labor, and food processing laws and then tries to cover up its                    offenses. This reflects a(n) ________ stance to social responsibility.                 

                    a: accommodative                 

                    b: obstructionist                 

                    c: proactive                 

                    d:defensive                 

                    e: societal                 

                    7: An excellent example of the power of ethical commitment in the Tylenol case was exhibited by which of the following companies?                 

                    a: United Technologies                 

                    b: Seagate Technology                 

                    c: IBM                 

                    d: Johnson and Johnson                 

                    e: Merck                 

                    8: Dangerous chemical and/or radioactive byproducts of manufacturing processes are called                 

                    a: green rain.                 

                    b: phosphates.                 

                    c: exajoules.                 

                    d: toxic wastes.                 

                    e: spreaders.                 

                    9: Water becomes polluted primarily from                 

                    a: chemical and waste dumping.                 

                    b: animal use.                 

                    c: rainfall.                 

                    d: other streams.                 

                    e: none of the above.                 

                    10: When evaluating a decision based on the ethical norm of rights, a manager will consider which of the following questions?                 

                    a: Is the decision consistent with what we regard as fair?                 

                    b: Does the decision respect the rights of the individuals involved?                 

                    c: Is the decision consistent with people's responsibilities to each other?                 

                    d: Does the decision optimize what is best for those who are affected by it?                 

                    e: None of the above.                 

                    11: The greatest potential drawback to corporate organization is                 

                    a tender offer.                 

                    startup costs.                 

                    double taxation.                 

                    limited liability.                 

                    legal status.                 

                    12: Jack Matz started a photocopying business near a local university. His goal is to earn enough money to lead a comfortable life and retire in ten years.                    Matz has no plans to grow or expand. Jack Matz is a(n)                 

                    entrepreneur, though not a small business owner.                 

                    entrepreneur and a small business owner.                 

                    small business owner.                 

                    partner.                 

                    limited partnership.                 

                    13: American Business Machines is organized as a corporation. Its income will be taxed first at the corporate level and also on shareholder tax returns as                    dividends. This situation is known as                 

                    a tender offer.                 

                    double taxation.                 

                    regulatory costs.                 

                    limited liability.                 

                    acquisition.                 

                    14: Under the concept of _______, a sole proprietor is personally responsible for all debts generated by a business.                 

                    limited liability                 

                    employment at will                 

                    unlimited liability                 

                    stare decisis                 

                    privity                 

                    15: Casino Systems and the Hamilton Race Track have collaborated to develop software for sale to other racetracks. Cisco and Hamilton are most likely involved                    in a                 

                    professional corporation.                 

                    transnational corporation.                 

                    vertical merger.                 

                    limited partnership.                 

                    strategic alliance.                 

                    16: A(n) __________ invests money in a partnership, but is liable only to the extent of his/her investment.                 

                    agent                 

                    general partner                 

                    limited partner                 

                    officer                 

                    sole proprietor                 

                    17: When a firm sells part of itself in order to raise capital, it is referred to as a(n)                 

                    ESOP.                 

                    divestiture.                 

                    friendly takeover.                 

                    spin-off.                 

                    merger.                 

                    18: Which of the following is a common source of funding for a small business?                 

                    family and friends                 

                    personal savings                 

                    lending institutions                 

                    governmental agencies                 

                    all of the above                 

                    19: A _________________ is independently owned and managed and does not dominate its market.                 

                    corporation                 

                    sole proprietorship                 

                    small business                 

                    partnership                 

                    cooperative                 

                    20: Small business consultants often recommend ____________ because the odds of success are better.                 

                    external financing                 

                    starting the business from scratch                 

                    buying an existing business                 

                    investing overseas

Explanation / Answer

1. b Check kiting
2.a. :Is the decision consistent with what we regard as fair
3. c: combustible
4.a: Is the decision consistent with what we regard as fair
5. c, proactive
6.b. obstructionist
7. d: Johnson and Johnson
8.d.toxix waste
9. a,a: chemical and waste dumping
10.a
11./limited liability
12small business owner