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61) Unions often favour paying people the same wage for a given job, regardless of performance differences, and use seniority as the primary determinant in making layoff decisions. Thus, they would typically favour which of the following ethical decision criteria? a. utilitarianism b. rights criterion c. whistle-blowing d. justice criterion e. social responsibility 62) If you decide to teach a group of employees about the importance of making decisions consistent with fundamental liberties and privileges, then you are planning to focus on which ethical decision criterion? a. utilitarianism b. justice criterion c. rights criterion d. social privilege e. group conformity 63) A company that operates in a way that focuses on the well-being of its employees is reflective of which of the following ethical decision criteria? a. utilitarianism b. justice criterion c. rights criterion d. criterion of care e. social responsibility 64) Individuals who have progressed to higher levels of moral development will place increased value on the rights of others. These individuals are a. strongly influenced by their peers to conform. b. likely to follow an organization’s rules and procedures. c. likely to value the majority opinion. d. likely to challenge organizational practices that they feel or believe are wrong. e. predisposed to use their influence to disregard the organization’s value system. 65) If you decide to explain to a group of employees about ethical and unethical behaviour in decision making, then you will include a. intuitive decision making. b. escalation of commitment. c. stages of moral development. d. the paradigm shift. e. management principles. 66) An organization that focuses on a high level of ethical behaviour would promote a. exemplary behaviour by senior management. b. employee supervision. c. decisions that improve task motivation. d. an organizational culture that supports profit at any cost. e. the creative expression of its employees. 67) Characteristics of an organizational environment that are likely to foster high levels of ethical decision-making include a. clear job descriptions. b. a written code of ethics. c. better orientation of new employees. d. a focus on the customer. e. attention to detail. 68) Encouraging employees to volunteer time and skills to charitable organizations is an example of a. a stage of moral development. b. corporate social responsibility. c. an ethical code of conduct. d. whistle-blowing. e. ethical actions based on justice. 69) Rockwell Ltd. is sensitive to the employment needs of the Aboriginal community where the business is located. The company makes business decisions with the local people in mind. This is an example of a. a strategic decision. b. problem clarification. c. a rational decision. d. corporate social responsibility. e. maximum payoff. 70) Organizations trying to better society through such things as charitable contributions or providing better wages to employees working in offshore factories are exhibiting a. problem clarification. b. cultural sensitivity. c. utilitarianism. d. escalation of commitment. e. corporate social responsibility.