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WorksheetsManagerial ethics, Quality Mgmt, CSR, & Global Mgmt
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 32mins
At Mason's company, who is usually responsible for developing and promoting an ethical atmosphere in the business?
Attorneys
Employees
Managers
Consultants
Charlotte is a manager who takes credit for the work her employees perform without giving credit to the person(s) who actually did the work. Charlotte is acting in a(n) ______ manner.
successful
truthful
ethical
unethical
Mia is a manager at a company and is faced with an ethical dilemma. What should Mia primarily consider when making her decision?
employees
bonuses
pay raises
competition
Ken's manager, Linda, tells other members of the department that Ken is receiving a 6% salary increase. Linda is exhibiting unethical behavior because she is
refusing to be objective
expressing favoritism toward Ken
misusing company funds
revealing confidential information
Benjamin has recently been promoted to a management position at his company. He wants to ensure he fulfills all the essential functions of management. Which of the following are the five key functions of management that Benjamin should focus on?
Processing, dispatching, staffing, directing, and pricing
Planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling
Processing, organizing, training, selling, and controlling
Planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and pricing
At an electronics company, Fatima is a manager who consistently follows the company's outlined expected standards of behavior and ethical principles in her daily work. She is following the company's
letter of the law
managerial code of ethics
accounting standards
spirit of the law
Mason is a business manager who is reviewing a proposal from a supplier that could benefit his company. However, Mason also owns shares in the supplier's company. Which of the following is an ethical issue Mason might encounter:
Span of control
Balance of trade
Conflict of interest
Return on investment
Harper is tasked with developing a code of ethics for XYZ Company. She knows that accountability, transparency, and integrity are the foundation upon which the company's code of ethics is built. This best describes how companies should consider ______ when developing a code of ethics.
their size
industry
compliance
their core values
Liam is part of a team tasked with developing a code of ethics for his organization. The team agrees that the code should reflect behaviors and attitudes expected of employees that align with the organization’s values, mission, and goals. This best describes how companies should consider ______ when developing a code of ethics.
standards of conduct
industry
their size
profits
Mason is responsible for maintaining his company's code of ethics. Which of the following statements about a code of ethics is true:
It only applies to large corporations.
It should be reviewed and updated regularly.
It primarily applies to entry-level employees.
It should not include input from stakeholders.
Agile Consulting Co. allows its employees, including Ethan and Arjun, to take two paid days off every quarter to volunteer for local charities and community projects. This is an example of:
corporate social responsibility
innovation
ethical workplace behavior
transparency
Emma runs a company and is considering engaging in corporate social responsibility initiatives. Which of the following is the most likely reason Emma's business might choose to do this?
to improve its image
to cut expenses
to improve customer service
to grow its workforce
Sophia is a global manager who has recently been assigned to lead a team in a different country. She finds it challenging to recruit and develop the right employees. This is most likely because she
doesn't understand the job market
doesn't speak the language
is not qualified for the job
is not paying attention to compliance
Charlotte is a manager at a global company with team members from different countries. What should she do to build relationships among her international colleagues?
Provide cultural training for employees
Avoid using technology to communicate
Keep employees largely separated
Increase the focus on risk management
Luna purchases a new sedan from an automobile manufacturer, but soon receives a notice about a product recall due to defective brake pads. This is an example of a quality-management issue related to
product safety
customization
customer preferences
adaptability
Zoe runs a small bakery and wants to evaluate the quality of her cupcakes. One factor she considers is the feedback she receives from her customers, which indicates
the product’s durability
customer-satisfaction levels
the efficiency of the production process
employee-performance ratings
Priya is a manager at a manufacturing company. She wants to ensure that the products her team creates meet high standards and have minimal defects. What should Priya focus on as part of quality assurance?
Taking steps to create better quality products
Identifying defects in new products
Obtaining customer feedback about product features
Developing processes to prevent product defects
Jackson is responsible for ensuring the quality of products in his company. What is a necessary component of quality-assurance activities?
Supplier input
Product innovation
Classified information
Systematic process
Fisher Manufacturing Company recently launched its model 2YZ, but customers have been reporting frequent breakage issues. To address this, Fisher is collaborating with its parts vendors and production-line staff to identify the root cause of these problems. This situation is an example of a product-quality issue related to
volume.
durability.
distribution.
costs.
Priya is the manager of a bakery. She wants to improve the quality of her products and services. What should be the main focus of her quality management efforts?
satisfying customers.
beating the competition.
staying within the bounds of the law.
encouraging employees.
Noah is working at a manufacturing company and wants to ensure the products meet high standards. Which of the following is a task involved in quality assurance?
Making changes for better quality
Inspecting products to ensure quality
Training employees to strive for quality
Repairing defective goods to maintain quality
At a manufacturing company, the quality management team is focused on process-level improvements. Which of the following activities are they most likely to be involved in?
inventing new products.
determining raises and bonuses.
serving internal customers.
creating organizational goals.
Mia is working for a company that wants to design a reliable, durable product. The cost associated with this design is a(n) ________ cost.
appraisal
prevention
internal failure
external failure
Scarlett's company recently implemented a quality-management plan to improve their business processes. Which of the following is a result of this implementation?
Increased consistency
Lower customer satisfaction
Decreased efficiency
Unclear organizational vision
Henry buys a blender that is useful and performs its job well. This demonstrates which of the following components of quality:
Excellence
Value
Conformance to specifications
Customer satisfaction
Abigail recently bought a new smartphone. She feels that the features and performance she received are worth the amount she paid for it. The smartphone demonstrates which of the following components of quality:
Excellence
Value
Conformance to specifications
Customer satisfaction
Mason is working at a company that is focused on improving its products and services. Which of the following is a true statement regarding quality management at Mason's company:
It involves only upper-level managers.
It requires a short-term commitment.
It is used mostly in the manufacturing industry.
It is an ongoing process.
At a manufacturing company, Oliver is discussing ways to improve product consistency with his team. He mentions that quality management is a key factor in their approach. In this context, quality management is a
tool.
technique.
six-step process.
philosophy.
At a factory, Isla is responsible for checking finished products and removing any that are defective before they are shipped to customers. Which of the following is the process Isla is performing?
Quality control
Quality assurance
Quality improvement
Quality command
Abigail manages a factory that produces electronic devices. She wants to implement a system that focuses on preventing defective products from being created in the first place. Which of the following should Abigail focus on?
Quality control
Quality assurance
Quality improvement
Quality command
Rohan notices that the organization’s customer feedback scores are dropping. To maintain quality, he decides to implement new training programs and update some work processes. This approach is an example of
quality control.
quality assurance.
quality improvement.
quality command.
Nora is shopping for a new washing machine. She wants to make sure the product she buys will consistently perform as promised. One of the most important characteristics of a quality good in this situation is
tangibles.
empathy.
reliability.
responsiveness.
Benjamin buys a washing machine that is easy to fix and maintain. This washing machine is said to be
durable.
empathetic.
serviceable.
reliable.
Dan likes his eye doctor because they are caring and show concern for him as an individual patient. This illustrates which important characteristic of quality service providers?
Empathy
Reliability
Tangibles
Serviceability
Abigail is the manager of a popular retail store. She notices that customers are increasingly demanding higher quality products and services. Which of the following is a factor that keeps quality at the forefront of the modern business world?
Weather patterns
Consumer pressure
Outdated technology
Currency fluctuations
Abigail is developing a quality-management plan for her company. She wants to ensure that the plan aligns with both customer satisfaction and environmental responsibility. Which of the following is a true statement regarding quality management and the environment?
Organizations should regard environmental issues above customer satisfaction.
Quality-management plans should create environmentally sustainable processes and products.
Environmental issues have little to no impact on quality management.
Creating quality products is usually harmful to the environment.
James is a manager at a manufacturing company. He is considering implementing quality management practices in his department. Which of the following is a potential benefit of this decision?
Unchanging organizational vision
Lower taxes
Increased costs
Increased consistency
At a large manufacturing company, Maya is tasked with improving product quality across all departments. Where should quality management initiatives begin to ensure lasting change?
Leadership
Contractors
Individual/Job
Departmental
Mia is working as a proofreader and is making sure every word in a document is spelled correctly. This is an example of quality management at which of the following levels:
Executive
Managerial
Job/Performance
Departmental
Priya is leading a team to implement quality management in her company. Which of the following is a potential challenge she might face:
Too-specific goals and plans
A budget surplus
Difficult laws/regulations
Lack of integration
Jackson manages a factory and hires product inspectors to check the quality of items before they are shipped. The cost of employing these product inspectors is a(n) __________ cost.
prevention
appraisal
internal failure
external failure
Jackson manages a factory where products are inspected as they come off the production line. The cost associated with throwing out defective products immediately after inspection is a(n) __________ cost.
prevention
appraisal
internal failure
external failure
James buys a new blender, but it turns out to be defective. He returns it to the store and receives a refund. This is a(n) __________ cost.
prevention
appraisal
internal failure
external failure
Sophia is working at a manufacturing company and her manager asks her to improve the quality of their products. She decides to use Six Sigma. What is Six Sigma?
methodology
questionnaire
requirement
technique
At a company meeting, Avery is discussing how managers contribute to achieving organizational goals. Which of the following statements about managers is true?
They focus more on the day-to-day rather than looking at the big picture.
They are vastly different than leaders.
They coordinate resources needed to accomplish company goals.
They have a limited impact on an organization.
William is a manager at a company. He wants to be known as an ethical leader. What should William do?
use "they" instead of "we" when something goes wrong.
adopt the attitude of "Do as I say, not as I do."
let each employee make their own decisions about ethics.
set an example of ethical behavior.
Charlotte is a manager at a large company. She often faces challenging situations where she must decide what is best for her team and the organization. Managerial ethics give Charlotte the
ability to use her power however she wants.
power to micromanage her employees.
framework to make difficult decisions.
ability to completely avoid ethical dilemmas.
Daniel has recently been promoted to a managerial position at his company. He is now responsible for promoting the values and ideals of the organization, also known as establishing
compliance
corporate culture
a marketing plan
cultural sensitivity
At Samuelson Publishing, several employees observe their manager's behavior during meetings and often imitate the way the manager makes decisions and handles challenges. This best describes how managers
act as role models.
communicate priorities.
manage personnel.
impact product quality.
Lissa is a manager at a company. One day, she discovers that an employee has been engaging in unethical behavior at work. Which of the following actions by Lissa best demonstrates how ethical managers manage personnel?
Lissa disciplines employees who demonstrate unethical behavior.
Johnny pressures his employees to hit their deadlines.
Leandro very rarely interacts with his employees.
Simone's values are different than the values of the organization.
Which of the following is a small-scale ethical dilemma managers typically face:
Making choices related to a company's overarching business practices
Ensuring proper use of data and data privacy
Making decisions that promote sustainability and are environmentally conscious
Cultivating a respectful and safe work environment
Joanna's company has begun using technology that mimics or surpasses human intelligence to help increase efficiency. The company is likely using
compliance
artificial intelligence
a code of ethics
digital marketing
Coral determines what projects her company takes on and how they will be accomplished. This best describes which of the following management functions:
Directing
Organizing
Planning
Controlling
Which of the following best describes the staffing management function:
Kendrick guides his workers to achieve company goals.
Jade sets reasonable deadlines for projects.
Paxton sets up the way his business's work will be done.
Elle recruits and trains new employees.
Tyrese is monitoring the work effort of his staff to ensure it gets done as planned. This best describes which of the following management functions:
Controlling
Directing
Staffing
Planning
Which of the following statements about a code of ethics is true:
It primarily focuses on maximizing company profits.
It outlines an organization's standards of behavior.
It limits a manager's problem-solving abilities.
It focuses on detailing the law rather than company values.
A code of ethics provides a shared, consistent framework that
establishes acceptable and unacceptable standards of professional behavior.
details the company's corporate governance mechanisms.
outlines how the company ensures product quality.
describes how the company manages and deals with risk.
Tiara, the manager of a clothing company, is interviewing candidates for a new position. However, one of the candidates is her best friend, and she is worried her judgment may be clouded. She isn't quite sure how to navigate this situation, so she references the company's code of ethics. This best describes how a managerial code of ethics
builds transparency and accountability.
sets standards.
maximizes profits.
provides guidance.
A code of ethics helps limit confusion by setting clear expectations that are accessible to everyone in the company, while also providing benchmarks against which a manager's actions can be evaluated. This best describes how a code of ethics
provides guidance.
builds transparency and accountability.
maximizes profits.
sets standards.
Finance, healthcare, and legal professionals each require a different code of ethics that aligns with their specific occupation. This best describes how companies should consider __________ when developing a code of ethics.
competition
industry
Corporations often have extensive codes of ethics that cover a wide range of issues, whereas small businesses typically have briefer, more flexible codes. This best describes how companies should consider ________ when developing a code of ethics.
industry
compliance
their size
core values
Which of the following best describes compliance:
Oscar has standards that govern his behavior.
Penelope follows basic principles to govern her behavior.
Mary Ann does the right thing, even when no one is watching.
Terry fulfills the requirements of the law.
Which of the following statements about a code of ethics is true:
It applies to every individual in a company.
It is something that not all companies need.
It is another name for industry standards.
It only applies to managers.
When crafting a code of ethics, it’s crucial to
prioritize profits over everything else.
review and update it on a frequent basis.
limit involvement from stakeholders.
mimic what other companies do.
