This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 12 > Commerce > Entrepreneurship > Class 12 Entrepreneurship Chapter 5 Business Ethics And Corporate Social Responsibility – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Entrepreneurship Chapter 5 Business Ethics And Corporate Social Responsibility Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Ethical business practices include all of the following EXCEPT: A) Environmental sustainability. B) Fair treatment of employees. C) Exploiting loopholes in tax laws. D) Honest advertising. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Exploiting loopholes in tax laws. 2. Which moral problem is solved by Utilitarianism? A) What makes actions morally right or morally wrong?. B) What is the best way of doing things?. C) What is the best economic choice?. D) How is it possibile to produce a good without wasting resources?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) What makes actions morally right or morally wrong?. 3. Which choice would be considered unethical? A) Consulting with a mentor before making a decision. B) Taking a calculated risk. C) Making a decision based on data analysis. D) Prioritizing personal gain over professional ethics. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Prioritizing personal gain over professional ethics. 4. Business Organisation should protect health and provide safety measures to ..... A) Owners. B) Employees. C) Investers. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Employees. 5. How does an ethical demonstrate respect to its employees? A) By valuing opinions and treating each employee as an equal. B) By prioritizing profits over employee well-being. C) By enforcing strict hierarchies and roles. D) By ignoring employee feedback and suggestions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By valuing opinions and treating each employee as an equal. 6. 'To blow the whistle' A) To make a party. B) To alert the management of possible bad behavior. C) To accuse your coworkers. D) To make noise. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To alert the management of possible bad behavior. 7. Having higher ethical standards that may mean less profit A) Trade-offs. B) Ethics. C) Comparative advantage. D) Markets. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Trade-offs. 8. Davis's model of Corporate Social Responsibility consists of ..... propositions. A) 6. B) 5. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 5. 9. Social Responsibility is border than legal responsibility. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 10. How does organizational culture influence employees? A) It determines the salary of employees. B) It influences the ethical conduct of individual employees. C) It affects only the productivity of employees. D) It has no influence on employees. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It influences the ethical conduct of individual employees. 11. Which of the following actions helps in eliminating the bitterness between the employer and employees? A) Fake business transactions. B) Fair treatment of workers. C) Develop ideas. D) Freedom to business. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fair treatment of workers. 12. What is the core meaning of "Social Responsibility" for individuals and companies? A) Prioritizing personal gain above all societal concerns. B) A duty to act in the best interest of their environment and society as a whole. C) Solely focusing on internal employee well-being. D) Adhering strictly to minimal legal requirements only. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A duty to act in the best interest of their environment and society as a whole. 13. Which of the following is an ethical business practice? A) Misleading advertising. B) Using unsafe materials to lower costs. C) Exploiting workers in other countries. D) Honesty in financial reporting. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Honesty in financial reporting. 14. What does "import" mean in the context of global business? A) Selling products to other countries. B) Buying products from other countries. C) Manufacturing products locally. D) Distributing products in the domestic market. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Buying products from other countries. 15. The term 'Ethics' is derived from the ..... word 'ethos' which means character. A) Latin. B) French. C) Greek. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Greek. 16. Is there a precise definition of CSR? Why or why not? A) CSR is defined as only environmental responsibility. B) Yes, CSR has a universally accepted definition. C) No, there is not a precise definition of CSR. D) CSR is a legal requirement for all companies. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) No, there is not a precise definition of CSR. 17. This stage of the decision making process allows an organization to assess the outcome of the decision taken. A) Implementation. B) Evaluation. C) Analysis and Evaluation. D) Assessing different alternatives. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Evaluation. 18. What are the two types of court systems? A) Federal vs. State. B) Public vs. Private. C) International vs. National. D) Civil vs. Criminal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Civil vs. Criminal. 19. What is the accrediting national body of business schools that advocates for the human dimension of business, with attention to ethics, diversity, and personal well-being? A) AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). B) The United Nations. C) NGOs (nongovernmental organizations). D) The European Union. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). 20. Set of written standard issued by an organization to govern behavior and assist employees in conducting their actions. A) Mission Statement. B) Code of Ethics. C) Principle of Workplace Behavior. D) Policies and Procedure Manual. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Code of Ethics. 21. This stage of the decision making process allows an organization to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of each strategies and ultimately selecting one. A) Implementation. B) Evaluation. C) Analysis and Evaluation. D) Assessing different alternatives. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Assessing different alternatives. 22. Why are ethics important to entrepreneurs? A) They prevent innovation. B) They help build trust with customers and employees. C) They guarantee higher profits. D) They only apply to large corporations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They help build trust with customers and employees. 23. Code of conduct is A) A statement that guides the behaviour of a company and its employees. B) The way code our communication, i.e. language. C) Unwritten rules of workplace etiquette. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A statement that guides the behaviour of a company and its employees. 24. What is the key argument for businesses focusing on meeting the needs of shareholders rather than wider societal needs? A) Opportunity cost of spending lots of time on CSR. B) CSR stifles innovation and growth. C) Businesses cannot decide what is in society's interest. D) The only social responsibility of business is to create shareholder wealth. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The only social responsibility of business is to create shareholder wealth. 25. What is one example of CSR mentioned in the text? A) Company launching a new product line. B) Company reducing its carbon footprint. C) Company donating to local charities. D) Company increasing employee salaries. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Company donating to local charities. 26. What is the significance of corporate social responsibility in business ethics? A) It is the primary focus of business ethics. B) It is not relevant to business ethics. C) It is a potential benefit of practicing business ethics. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is a potential benefit of practicing business ethics. 27. Why should entrepreneurs include ethics in their business plan? A) It looks professional. B) It helps ensure decisions align with values and build trust. C) It guarantees profit. D) It is required by law. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It helps ensure decisions align with values and build trust. 28. Who proclaims that organizations have tremendous social obligations? A) Anik Ratnaningsih. B) Fred R. David. C) Milton Friedman. D) Ralph Nader. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ralph Nader. 29. What does integrity demonstrate? A) Fair dealings with customers and vendors including competitive pricing, timely payments and highest quality standards in the manufacture of its products. B) A focus on maximizing profits at any cost, regardless of the impact on stakeholders. C) The ability to manipulate information to achieve desired outcomes. D) A commitment to transparency only when it benefits the company. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fair dealings with customers and vendors including competitive pricing, timely payments and highest quality standards in the manufacture of its products. 30. Why is CSR considered an organizational issue? A) CSR is only relevant for large corporations. B) CSR is primarily a marketing strategy. C) CSR impacts business operations, stakeholder relationships, and long-term sustainability. D) CSR has no effect on employee morale. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) CSR impacts business operations, stakeholder relationships, and long-term sustainability. 31. Which action would NOT be considered socially responsible for a business? A) Implementing fair labor practices. B) Dumping waste illegally. C) Reducing energy consumption. D) Supporting local charities. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dumping waste illegally. 32. ..... requires a manager to not only be a role model through visible action but also his authority to establish a work environment that promotes ethical behavior. A) Moral manager. B) Moral person. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Moral manager. 33. The ethics that involves arriving at moral standards that regulate right and wrong conduct A) Normative. B) Meta. C) Applied. D) Beta. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Normative. 34. What (Negative) Filipino Values System refers to exert half-hearted effort in undertakings? A) Grapevine. B) Crab mentality. C) Mana Habit. D) Ningas Cogon. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ningas Cogon. 35. What is one potential harmful consequence of the misuses of artificially intelligent technologies mentioned in the text? A) Discrimination against minority members of society. B) Promotion of individual rights and privacy. C) Encouragement of technological advancements. D) Support for ethical practices in corporate social responsibility. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Discrimination against minority members of society. 36. What is the role of AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) in promoting business ethics? A) It advocates for the human dimension of business, with attention to ethics, diversity, and personal well-being. B) It promotes the use of faulty algorithms in institutions. C) It supports the misuses of technology for individual rights and privacy. D) It encourages discrimination against minority members of society. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It advocates for the human dimension of business, with attention to ethics, diversity, and personal well-being. 37. What happens if employees are expected to meet unreachable goals? A) They will feel more motivated to work harder. B) They will likely exceed their targets. C) They will receive bonuses for their efforts. D) They could engage in unethical behavior to reach those goals. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They could engage in unethical behavior to reach those goals. 38. What (Negative) Filipino Value system refers to the behavior of preventing someone from achieving something due to jealousy or envy? A) Grapevine. B) Mana Habit. C) Crab mentality. D) Ningas Cogon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Crab mentality. 39. Information needs to be all of the following EXCEPT? A) Accurate. B) Irrelevant. C) Timely. D) Usable. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Irrelevant. 40. What is an example of a recent historical crisis that illustrates the continuing relevance and importance of business ethics? A) The 2008 subprime lending crisis. B) The development of the European Union. C) The rise of artificial intelligence. D) The environmental impact of climate change. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The 2008 subprime lending crisis. 41. Why is it important for businesses to be socially accountable? A) It helps businesses avoid taxes and regulations. B) It allows businesses to focus solely on profits. C) It is important for businesses to build trust, enhance reputation, and promote ethical practices. D) It reduces the need for employee training and development. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is important for businesses to build trust, enhance reputation, and promote ethical practices. 42. What is not something you ask yourself when faced with an ethical dilemma: A) What's in it for me?. B) Is it legal? Will I go to jail?. C) How will others be affected by my actions?. D) Is it against school/company policy?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) What's in it for me?. 43. A company's code of ethics is: A) A set of laws passed by the government. B) A list of penalties for employees. C) A formal statement of the company's values and ethical standards. D) A marketing plan. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A formal statement of the company's values and ethical standards. 44. All organizations by default fulfill ..... responsibility. A) Social. B) Legal. C) Economic. D) Ehical. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Economic. 45. Why is borrowing by selling bonds considered the least risky type of debt for the U.S. Government? A) Because it has a high interest rate. B) Because it is backed up by the "full faith and credit" of the U.S. Government. C) Because it is unsecured debt. D) Because it is only sold to foreign governments. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because it is backed up by the "full faith and credit" of the U.S. Government. 46. Engaging stakeholders in a way that creates mutual value is characteristic of: A) Compliance Management. B) Corporate Philanthropy. C) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). D) Creating Shared Value (CSV). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Creating Shared Value (CSV). 47. According to the shareholder concept, what is the only responsibility of business towards society? A) To provide social welfare programs. B) To minimize environmental impact. C) To create shareholder wealth. D) To maximize employee satisfaction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To create shareholder wealth. 48. An entrepreneur that acts ethically is less likely to cause harm to the environment or to his/her customers through negligence or oversight. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 49. Which act was enacted to protect investors from the possibility of fraudulent accounting activities by corporations? A) Social audit. B) Corporate philanthropy. C) Sarbanes-Oxley Act. D) Green marketing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sarbanes-Oxley Act. 50. What is the primary goal of corporate social responsibility? A) To increase company profits. B) To improve the company's public image. C) To ensure the company complies with legal standards. D) To contribute positively to society. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To contribute positively to society. 51. Who are credited with the concept of "Creating Shared Value" ? A) Milton Friedman. B) Michael Porter and Mark Kramer. C) Peter Drucker. D) John Elkington. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Michael Porter and Mark Kramer. 52. What is the primary concern of businesses when it comes to social responsibility? A) Maximizing shareholder wealth. B) The welfare of society. C) Reducing operational costs. D) Expanding market share. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The welfare of society. 53. What is the term for the moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior? A) Ethics. B) Code of Ethics. C) Nonrenewable Resource. D) Social Responsibility. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethics. 54. Enacting laws to protect the environment and infant industries would be an example of which of the following factors that affect decision making? A) Social and Cultural. B) Government. C) Economic. D) Technological. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Government. 55. Which does not belong on "triple bottom line" concept of CSR? A) Technological Responsibility. B) Economic Responsibility. C) Ecological Responsibility. D) Social Responsibility. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Technological Responsibility. 56. What does being 'socially responsible' entail? A) Acting ethically, considering the impact on society and the environment, and engaging in practices that promote social good. B) Focusing solely on profit maximization. C) Ignoring ethical considerations in business decisions. D) Avoiding any engagement with community initiatives. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Acting ethically, considering the impact on society and the environment, and engaging in practices that promote social good. 57. In the context of business ethics, what does the term 'stakeholder' refer to? A) An individual or group affected by a company's actions. B) A government regulator. C) A person who owns shares in a company. D) A competitor in the same industry. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An individual or group affected by a company's actions. 58. What is one recommendation for the new CEO of the Honest Company to improve corporate social responsibility? A) Decrease transparency to avoid further scrutiny. B) Focus on aggressive marketing tactics. C) Ensure transparency and honest communication with consumers. D) Discontinue all product lines and start anew. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ensure transparency and honest communication with consumers. 59. Good ethics in the workplace is for example not doing long distance phone calls using the company's lines A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 60. Supply of right quality and quantity of goods and services at reasonable prices constitutes the responsibility of an enterprise toward ..... A) Customers. B) Government. C) Employees. D) Shareholders. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Customers. 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