Question 1

Before the 1930s, most government involvement in day-to-day business was aimed at

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A)   nonpayment of income taxes.
B)   discrimination.
C)   protection of the free-market system.
D)   consumer rights.
E)   employment practices of factories.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

What specific gas is internationally considered a top concern for air pollution?

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A)   Carbon monoxide
B)   Nitrogen dioxide
C)   Carbon dioxide
D)   Greenhouse gas
E)   Hydrogen monoxideF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

The Healthcare Financial Management Association expects its code of ethics to provide all of the following benefits except

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A)   create an outline for ethical policies and standards.
B)   encourage employees to behave ethically.
C)   communicate the company's expectations to the employees.
D)   describe what to do in every ethical situation.
E)   detail the punishment that will be given for an ethical breech.F) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 4

Babkok Corporation set up an effective program for social responsibility. Its top managers developed a policy statement outlining key areas of concern. This statement will serve as a guide for other employees as they become involved in the program. Now

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A)   a committee of managers should be appointed to plan the program.
B)   employees should be appointed to submit suggestions to management.
C)   a top-level executive should be appointed to direct implementation of the program.
D)   employees should evaluate the program.
E)   the program director should prepare a social audit for the firm at specified intervals.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

The Audi 5000S was investigated because of reported instances of unintended acceleration. The investigating body concluded that the acceleration was not a result of a system malfunction but was due instead to driver error. However, they also said that the awkward placement of the brake and accelerator pedals was the primary contributor to these driver errors. By designing this part of the 5000S in an ergonomically inefficient manner, Audi ignored which of the four basic rights of consumers?

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A)   The right to be informed
B)   The right to choose
C)   The right to safety
D)   The right to be heard
E)   The right to comfortF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

In the 1970s, the Pinto, a subcompact car manufactured by Ford, was known to catch on fire when rear-ended, even at inner-city speeds. This stripped consumers of their right to

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A)   choose.
B)   be informed.
C)   be protected.
D)   be heard.
E)   safety.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Which president stated that consumers have the right to service?

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A)   Franklin D. Roosevelt
B)   John F. Kennedy
C)   Lyndon B. Johnson
D)   Gerald R. Ford
E)   Bill ClintonF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

In 1915, Amanda Groves, mother of seven, lost her husband in a horrible industrial accident that could have easily been prevented. Soon after, Amanda decided to take legal action against the company. What obstacle did she likely have to encounter?

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A)   Although going to court would be relatively inexpensive, Amanda is not very likely to win the case.
B)   It is likely that her legal action would result in the closure of the factory, thereby destroying the economy in her town for her friends and relatives.
C)   Although Amanda is likely to win such a strong case against the company, she will not be able to afford to go to court.
D)   The company responsible is likely to improve its working conditions significantly and make Amanda look like a liar.
E)   She will find out that court is very expensive, and her chances of winning are extremely slim.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Noise pollution can be reduced by

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A)   cleaning up land polluted with chemicals and industrial waste.
B)   modifying machinery and equipment.
C)   banning strip-mining of coal.
D)   nonselective cutting of forests.
E)   the development of agricultural land for housing and industry.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

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