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WorksheetsBBB4M: Chapter # 7 Social Responsibility and NGO's
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 31mins
What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) primarily concerned with?
Maximizing profits at any cost
Advancing the welfare of society
Reducing employee benefits
Increasing production speed
Which of the following is an example of CSR?
Cutting down employee wages
Making charitable donations
Ignoring environmental regulations
Reducing product quality
How can companies act as good global citizens through CSR?
By focusing solely on profit
By advancing the welfare of society
By reducing workforce diversity
By ignoring social responsibilities
Which of the following is NOT a form of CSR?
Treating employees ethically
Being environmentally conscious
Sponsoring local sports teams
Increasing pollution levels
How can CSR practices help companies in terms of employees?
By reducing the need for training.
By attracting and retaining excellent employees.
By increasing employee workload.
By limiting employee benefits.
What is one criticism of corporate social responsibility (CSR) mentioned in the text?
It increases company profits.
It aligns with the true purpose of business.
It costs companies money, reducing profits.
It enhances shareholder wealth.
What is one way companies might use CSR, as mentioned in the text?
To act ethically in all countries.
To enhance their reputation with domestic consumers.
To reduce their tax obligations.
To increase their market share globally.
Why is it important for companies to be consistent in their CSR strategies across different countries?
To reduce production costs
To avoid being seen as hypocritical
To increase employee salaries
To expand their market share
What can consumers do if they find out about a company's misdeeds?
Invest more in the company
Spend their money elsewhere
Promote the company on social media
Ignore the company's actions
What should companies provide to employees to establish consistent CSR practices?
A code of ethics
A higher salary
More vacation days
Free meals
What is one way companies can support their CSR practices?
By reducing employee benefits
By setting a CSR budget
By increasing product prices
By cutting down on marketing
What is the purpose of conducting a stakeholder analysis?
To identify the most profitable products
To determine which stakeholders have the most power and influence
To increase company sales
To reduce production costs
Who are considered primary stakeholders?
Media and special-interest groups
Customers, suppliers, competitors, and employees
International governments
Independent contractors
What impact do secondary stakeholders have on a company?
They directly influence the company's success
They contribute to the company's profitability
They do not directly influence success or profitability
They manage the company's operations
What change did Nike make in response to customer concerns?
Increased product prices
Expanded product lines
Changed ethical practices to become more socially responsible
Reduced marketing efforts
What does "business ethics" refer to?
A set of rules or guidelines for management decisions
A type of business strategy
A financial plan for companies
A marketing technique
What can a lack of clarity in ethical guidelines lead to?
Increased profits
Ethical dilemmas
Better teamwork
Faster decision-making
What is the concept of ethical imperialism?
The belief that ethical standards are universal across all cultures.
The belief that ethical standards vary between cultures.
The belief that ethics are irrelevant in business.
The belief that ethics should be ignored in global contexts.
What does cultural relativism emphasize?
Universal ethical standards.
The superiority of one culture's ethics over another.
Respecting the values of different cultures.
Imposing one's own cultural values on others.
According to the text, what is a criticism of ethical imperialism?
It allows for cultural diversity.
It wrongly forces the values of one culture onto another.
It promotes ethical flexibility.
It encourages local customs.
What is the role of the United Nations according to the text?
To enforce cultural relativism.
To create a minimum set of acceptable practices.
To promote ethical imperialism.
To ignore local customs.
What does the Universal Declaration of Human Rights promote?
Wealth and power
Peace, justice, and freedom
Technology and innovation
Education and employment
Which right is NOT mentioned in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
Right to marry and have a family
Right to equal pay for equal work
Right to own a business
Right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion
What is one of the concerns about Western businesses in international markets?
They are improving local economies.
They are destroying the environment.
They are reducing production.
They are increasing worker satisfaction.
What is sustainable development?
The ability to meet human consumption while maintaining the environment
The process of using all available resources
The rapid industrialization of a country
The increase in pollution levels
What are the two main categories of environmental damage mentioned?
Pollution and resource depletion
Deforestation and urbanization
Climate change and global warming
Overpopulation and industrialization
What is pollution?
The contamination of the environment caused by the manufacture or use of commodities
The increase in natural resources
The conservation of wildlife
The reduction of carbon emissions
What does resource depletion refer to?
The consumption of scarce or non-renewable resources
The increase in renewable energy sources
The conservation of water resources
The reduction of waste production
What major environmental disaster occurred in Bhopal, India, in 1984?
An oil spill
A nuclear meltdown
A poisonous gas leak
A chemical fire
Which oil spill is considered the biggest accidental marine oil spill caused by the petroleum industry?
Exxon Valdez
Sea Empress
Prestige
BP oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico
Which agreement aims to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and keep the temperature rise to less than 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels?
Rio Declaration
Kyoto Protocol
Johannesburg Declaration
Paris Agreement
What are sweatshops?
Factories with high wages and safe conditions
Factories in developed countries with fair labor practices
Factories in underdeveloped countries with unsafe conditions
Factories that produce only luxury goods
What is a common issue faced by workers in sweatshops?
High salaries
Safe working conditions
Unbearable working conditions
Flexible working hours
Why do sweatshops often employ children?
To provide them with education
To meet unrealistic production quotas
To offer them high-paying jobs
To ensure their safety
What is one reason sweatshops exist?
High consumer demand for luxury goods
Global competitiveness and low price expectations
Abundance of skilled labor
Strict labor laws
What should companies do to improve conditions in developing countries?
Avoid investing in these countries
Pay workers a living wage
Reduce workers' rights
Increase production quotas
As a Canadian consumer, what can you do to address the issue of sweatshops?
Investigate companies' social responsibility records
Buy more products from sweatshops
Ignore the issue
Support companies that use sweatshops
What is one action you can take to ensure fair treatment of workers?
Buy fair trade products
Purchase the cheapest products available
Avoid researching company practices
Support companies with poor labor practices
What should consumers do to companies that use sweatshops?
Boycott them
Promote them
Invest in them
Ignore them
What was the main issue with Volkswagen's emissions tests?
They used outdated technology.
They reported false positive results.
They were too expensive to conduct.
They were conducted in the wrong countries.
What does corporate corruption refer to?
Legal business expansions
Involvement in illegal activities to further business interests
Hiring more employees
Increasing product prices
What is a Ponzi scheme primarily based on?
Investing in real estate
Paying returns using new investors' money
Trading stocks
Selling products
What is a gift usually considered in most cultures?
A bribe
A symbol of friendship and respect
An illegal act
A business contract
What is a tip considered as?
A bribe
An incentive for excellent service
A legal contract
A large payment
What are grease payments intended to do?
Encourage people to negotiate faster
Serve as a lawful business contract
Act as a symbol of respect
Provide excellent service
What is the legal status of bribes in Canada?
Legal if under a certain amount
Illegal
Legal in business negotiations
Allowed with foreign officials
What does the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act in Canada prohibit?
Giving gifts in business
Bribing a foreign official
Offering tips for service
Paying lawful commissions
What is "dumping" in an international business context?
Selling products at a higher price in a foreign country
Selling products below the cost of production in a foreign country
Selling products at the same price as in the home country
Selling products only in the home country
What is "predatory dumping"?
Selling products at a premium price
Selling products to increase competition
Lowering prices to drive competitors out of business
Raising prices to decrease sales
What is a common characteristic of the majority of the world's poor?
They live in urban areas
They have high levels of education
They work in the agricultural sector
They have access to healthcare
What is microcredit primarily used for?
Buying luxury items
Starting small businesses
Paying off large debts
Purchasing real estate
Which organization helps people loan microcredit money online?
PayPal
Kiva
Amazon
eBay
What are non-governmental organizations (NGOs)?
Profit-driven organizations
Government-associated organizations
Non-profit organizations with a service and development focus
Organizations focused solely on trade
Which of the following is NOT typically a focus of NGOs?
Trade
Human rights
Military operations
Environmental improvement
Which of the following is an example of an NGO?
The World Bank
The United Nations
Amnesty International
The G20
How are NGOs predominantly funded?
Government grants
Charitable contributions
Corporate investments
Membership fees
What is the main purpose of Fairtrade according to the text?
To increase profits for producers
To provide a fair and honest deal between all members of the supply chain
To reduce the cost of production
To eliminate all trade barriers
What does Fairtrade guarantee about the prices paid for products?
They are the lowest in the market
They are adequate to cover the costs of sustainable production
They are fixed by the government
They are the same worldwide
What are workers ensured under the Fairtrade system?
Free education
Safe working conditions and decent wages
Free healthcare
Guaranteed promotions
What types of products are identified by a Fairtrade label?
Only electronics
Only clothing
Coffee, tea, bananas, cocoa, flowers, sports balls, and more
Only luxury goods
What is the primary focus of Ten Thousand Villages?
Selling luxury goods
Promoting fair trade products
Manufacturing electronics
Providing financial services
