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A common form of cheating in schools today is plagiarizing online material.

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"Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil" is the best policy for U.S. firms to follow in their dealings with corrupt foreign suppliers.

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An important step in improving U.S. business ethics is for companies to hire whistleblowers.

"Actions speak louder than words!" is an old saying that refers to the fact that people's actions-how they act as opposed to what they say-are often testament to their true ethical values.

In recent years, progressive firms have embarked upon ____________, where they will commit company resources and expertise toward helping out in emergency type situations.

The position a firm takes on issues that affect the corporation as well as society is known as its:

Investors, today are realizing financial benefit by:

An integrity-based ethics code moves beyond legal compliance in order to create a "do-the-right-thing" climate.

Which of the following questions will help individuals and organizations when deciding if their decisions are ethical?

According to the Making Ethical Decisions box, after ex-cons have completed their sentences, they should not be allowed to start their own businesses.

Effective corporate values start with employees and develop throughout the organization to include top management.

Trust between workers and managers must be based on a foundation of fairness, honesty, openness, and moral integrity.

Sharon, a CPA for a large firm, noticed that the company's accounting records drastically overstated the amount of inventory on hand, which led to overstating the assets of the firm. Initially, she brought it to the attention of her supervisor, but when nothing was done to correct the mistake in a timely manner, she decided the best course of action was to report it to the appropriate government official. Although her actions took her outside the company, she was counting on current law, under the ____________, to protect her against company retaliation.

Corporate ________ covers issues such as setting minority hiring practices, manufacturing safe products, and minimizing pollution.

Corporate values are:

Due to the complicated laws and ethical standards abroad, U.S. businesses are encouraged to adopt a "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

Explain the difference between a compliance-based ethics code and an integrity-based ethics code.

Following an ethics-based approach to decision making will normally lead to higher:

A social audit is a systematic evaluation of an organization's progress toward implementing programs that are profitable.

Management can create an environment in which unethical behavior can develop.