d. Relatively little transformation has left the economic model as the philosophy for most businesses. e. More companies have been bypassing the economic model in favor of the socioeconomic model in recent years. ANS: E PTS: 1 DIF: Difficulty: Challenging REF: p. 50 OBJ: LO: 2-6 NAT: BUSPROG: Ethics TOP: Two Views of Social Responsibility KEY: Bloom's: Analysis 114. Which of the following is an argument social responsibility? against a. Business has resources needed to tackle today’s complex social issues. b. Because business is a part of our society, it cannot ignore social issues. c. Corporate time, and talent should be used to maximize profits. d. By helping resolve social issues, business can create a more stable environment. e. Socially responsible decision making by firms can prevent increased government intervention. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Difficulty: Easy REF: p. 50 OBJ: LO: 2-6 NAT: BUSPROG: Ethics TOP: Two Views of Social Responsibility KEY: Bloom's: Analysis 115. Primary emphasis in the economic of social responsibility is on a. quality of life. b. conservation of resources. c. decisions. d. production. e. firm’s and community’s interests. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Difficulty: Easy REF: p. 50 OBJ: LO: 2-6 NAT: BUSPROG: Ethics TOP: Two Views of Social Responsibility KEY: Bloom's: Analysis 116. is the assistant manager of a midsized logistics firm. She believes her manager, Michael, has become carried away with supporting nonprofit organizations and encouraging employees to do community service. What argument would Karen use to turn Michael to her point of view? most likely a. Socially responsible decision making by firms can prevent increased government regulation. b. Social problems affect society in general, so it is important to protect our society. c. The company’s time and money should be spent maximizing the owner’s wealth, not solving society’s problems. d. By contributing to social issues, business will decrease its opportunity for long-run profitability. e. The logistics business has unique resources that could be used to address serious social issues. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Difficulty: Challenging REF: p. 50 OBJ: LO: 2-6 NAT: BUSPROG: Ethics TOP: Two Views of Social Responsibility KEY: Bloom's: Analysis
d. Relatively little transformation has left the economic model as the philosophy for most businesses. e. More companies have been bypassing the economic model in favor of the socioeconomic model in recent years. ANS: E PTS: 1 DIF: Difficulty: Challenging REF: p. 50 OBJ: LO: 2-6 NAT: BUSPROG: Ethics TOP: Two Views of Social Responsibility KEY: Bloom's: Analysis 114. Which of the following is an argument against social responsibility? a. Business has resources needed to tackle today’s complex social issues. b. Because business is a part of our society, it cannot ignore social issues. c. Corporate time, and talent should be used to maximize profits. d. By helping resolve social issues, business can create a more stable environment. e. Socially responsible decision making by firms can prevent increased government intervention. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Difficulty: Easy REF: p. 50 OBJ: LO: 2-6 NAT: BUSPROG: Ethics TOP: Two Views of Social Responsibility KEY: Bloom's: Analysis 115. Primary emphasis in the economic of social responsibility is on a. quality of life. b. conservation of resources. c. decisions. d. production. e. firm’s and community’s interests. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Difficulty: Easy REF: p. 50 OBJ: LO: 2-6 NAT: BUSPROG: Ethics TOP: Two Views of Social Responsibility KEY: Bloom's: Analysis 116. is the assistant manager of a midsized logistics firm. She believes her manager, Michael, has become carried away with supporting nonprofit organizations and encouraging employees to do community service. What argument would Karen most likely use to turn Michael to her point of view? a. Socially responsible decision making by firms can prevent increased government regulation. b. Social problems affect society in general, so it is important to protect our society. c. The company’s time and money should be spent maximizing the owner’s wealth, not solving society’s problems. d. By contributing to social issues, business will decrease its opportunity for long-run profitability. e. The logistics business has unique resources that could be used to address serious social issues. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Difficulty: Challenging REF: p. 50 OBJ: LO: 2-6 NAT: BUSPROG: Ethics TOP: Two Views of Social Responsibility KEY: Bloom's: Analysis