Question 1

Although research shows consumers are sensitive to ecological issues,they may

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A)  be unable to make an ecologically sound purchase because eco-friendly products are significantly less expensive,indicating that they are of lesser quality.
B)  lack the knowledge to make informed decisions dealing with the purchase,use,and disposition of products.
C)  believe that protecting the environment in one area actually can create disruptions in another area.
D)  believe that ecological issues are still a matter of opinion even within the scientific community itself.
E)  believe that public sentiment toward ecological issues has now reached a consensus-jobs are more important than environmental protection issues.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 2

When a customer buys Avon's Pink Power Pro Nail Enamel,100 percent of the profits go to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade.This is an example of

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A)  philanthropic marketing.
B)  corporate altruism.
C)  cause marketing.
D)  the marketing concept.
E)  societal marketing.F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 3

Public opinion surveys show that 17 percent of U.S.adults rate the ethical standards of business executives as

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A)  very poor.
B)  average or above average.
C)  similar to other professions.
D)  typical of businesspeople around the world.
E)  very high or high.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

A social audit refers to

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A)  a systematic assessment of a firm's compliance to fair hiring practices and commitment to diversity.
B)  a companywide assessment of employees at all levels to determine the compliance to the organization's code of ethics.
C)  conducting business in a way that protects the natural environment while making economic progress.
D)  a systematic assessment of a firm's objectives,strategies,and performance in terms of social responsibility.
E)  the ability to understand one's own emotions and the emotions of people with whom one interacts on a daily basis.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

A moral philosophy that exists in the Consumer Bill of Rights and is favored by moral philosophers and consumer interest groups is referred to as

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A)  social responsibility.
B)  moral idealism.
C)  utilitarianism.
D)  hedonism.
E)  the Golden Rule.F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following statements concerning cause marketing is most accurate?

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A)  The vast majority of consumers say they will switch to a brand that supports a good cause,provided the price and quality of the brands are equal.
B)  The profits generated by cause marketing are usually based in "goodwill" rather than actual revenue.
C)  The positive effects of cause marketing are significant during the promotion,but they lose their benefit almost immediately after the promotion runs its course.
D)  Cause marketing rarely creates a point of difference for the firm that engages in this marketing practice.
E)  Women are much more suspicious about the sincerity of cause marketing programs than men;therefore,their contributions are significantly less.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

All of the following statements about a person's moral philosophy are true except which?

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A)  Moral philosophy is usually in written form in the workplace.
B)  Moral philosophy can be learned through formal education.
C)  Moral philosophy is influenced by the corporate culture an individual is in.
D)  Moral philosophy is learned through the process of socialization with others.
E)  Moral philosophy is influenced by the societal culture an individual is in.F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

Explain the difference between societal culture and business culture.

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Question 9

Ethical exchanges between sellers and buyers should result in

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A)  the seller making a profit at the expense of the buyer.
B)  the buyer getting the product for the best price at the expense of the seller.
C)  both parties to the exchange being better off after a transaction.
D)  the seller offering buyers its products and services at cost,especially during a period of recession.
E)  the buyer forming a strategic alliance with the seller.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Profit responsibility,societal responsibility,and stakeholder responsibility are three concepts of

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A)  cause marketing.
B)  moral idealism.
C)  social responsibility.
D)  utilitarianism.
E)  green marketing.F) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 11

________,the cash or free goods required by some retailers in exchange for shelf space to stock new products,may limit a consumer's right to choose.

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A)  Slotting allowances
B)  Kickbacks
C)  Economic espionage
D)  Tying arrangements
E)  Industrial bribesF) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

The Consumer Bill of Rights refers to a statement that

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A)  codified the ethics of exchange between manufacturers,distributors,and suppliers,including the right to be paid.
B)  codified the ethics of exchange between manufacturers,distributors,and suppliers,including the rights to safe working conditions,fair pay,and collaborative decision making.
C)  codified the ethics of exchange between buyers and sellers,including the rights to safety,to be informed,to choose,and to be heard.
D)  guaranteed consumers the right to be compensated through replacement,repair,or reimbursement for products that fail to perform as promised by the manufacturer.
E)  guaranteed consumers the rights that are enumerated in the First Amendment to the U.S.Constitution.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Marketing efforts to produce,promote,and reclaim environmentally sensitive products are referred to as

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A)  green marketing.
B)  lifecycle marketing.
C)  cause marketing.
D)  environmental marketing.
E)  conservation marketing.F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 14

What is the fifth and last step of a social audit?

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A)  evaluation of social responsibility programs and activities undertaken and assessment of future involvement
B)  determination of organizational objectives and priorities for programs and activities it will undertake
C)  specification of the type and amount of resources necessary to achieve social responsibility objectives
D)  recognition of a firm's social expectations and the rationale for engaging in social responsibility endeavors
E)  identification of social responsibility causes or programs consistent with the company's missionF) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 15

Converting socially responsible ideas into actions involves careful planning and monitoring of programs.Many companies develop,implement,and evaluate their social responsibility efforts by means of a(n)

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A)  social audit.
B)  financial audit.
C)  action plan.
D)  tactical plan.
E)  research plan.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

A law that codified the ethics of exchange between buyers and sellers,including the rights to safety,to be informed,to choose,and to be heard,is referred to as the

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A)  Lanham Act.
B)  Fair Practices Act.
C)  Caveat Emptor Decree.
D)  Consumer Bill of Rights.
E)  Customer Consent Decree.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

Define green marketing and provide an example.

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Question 18

Since 2006,Procter & Gamble has developed a successful brand campaign in partnership with UNICEF that includes the Pampers 1 Pack = 1 Vaccine initiative,which has protected 300 million women and their babies against maternal and neonatal tetanus.This is an example of

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A)  philanthropic marketing.
B)  corporate altruism.
C)  the marketing concept.
D)  green marketing.
E)  cause marketing.F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 19

Body Bazaar: The Market for Human Tissue in the Biotechnology Age is a book by Lori Andrews and Dorothy Nelkin.According to the book,"Body parts are bought and sold for medical research,diagnostics,and therapies.They are marketed to museums and personal collectors.And pieces of people are increasingly being used as raw materials for products-from placenta-enriched shampoos to experimental DNA-run computers.Blood has become one of the most valuable commodities on Earth.While petroleum sells for $100 a barrel,an equivalent quantity of blood products is worth $67,000." Use this quote to explain why ethics is such a difficult concept to understand.

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This example makes it obvious why ethics...

Question 20

The recognition of the need for organizations to improve the state of people,the planet,and profit simultaneously if they are to achieve sustainable,long-term growth is referred to as

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A)  social responsibility.
B)  the triple bottom line.
C)  the marketing concept.
D)  sustainability.
E)  social entrepreneurship.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

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