PBMF Chapter 4

Which of the following refers to the duty of a business to contribute to the well-being of a community?

• workplace diversity
• social responsibility
• code of ethics

A code of ethics is designed to

• improve employee productivity
• meet government regulations
• provide guidelines for proper behavior

An example of a nonrenewable resource would be

• solar energy

• gold

• agricultural products

• a library book

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that a company _.

• provide training to people with disabilities

• find ways to help workers who are physically challenged

• hire a certain number of people with special needs

• adapt products manufactured for special-needs customers

A code of ethics is designed to

• meet government regulations.

• reduce operating costs of a company.

• provide guidelines for proper behavior.

• improve employee productivity.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects

• persons aged 40 or older.

• persons younger than 16.

• persons aged 50 or older.

• a company that needs to hire only young workers.

___ regulates and enforces workplace safety standards set by federal and state laws.

• OSHA

• The EPA

• The IRS

• The ADA

__ is saving scarce natural resources.

• Conservation

• Environmental protection

• Social responsibility

• Pollution

The federal government has set measurable standards for water and air quality. ___ monitors and enforces those standards.

• OSHA

• The EPA

• The IRS

• The ADA

A benefit of socially responsible activities include

• the cost of new equipment.

• an enhanced company image.

• a reduction in profit.