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Multiple Choice

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Early awareness of corporate social responsibility began to emerge in the 1960s as a result of

	the environmental movement.
	the consumer movement.
	the civil rights movement.
	All of the above.

As part of their social obligations, publicly traded corporations are expected to

	provide a stable source of employment with a visible commitment to diversity in hiring, promoting, and compensating workers.
	operate profitably and provide a reasonable return on investment to shareholders.
	voluntarily comply with government regulations regarding health, safety, and the environment.
	Set aside a reasonable amount of yearly income for philanthropic purposes.
	All of the above.

Which of the following companies is not discussed in the textbook as an example of corporate misconduct?

	Adelphia Communication Corp.
	Arthur Andersen.
	Enron
	Shell Oil.

The Chicago Bulls demonstrate their commitment to metropolitan Chicago by

	sponsoring a “Read to Achieve” Program in all NBA cities.
	building new Reading and Learning Centers for local communities.
	co-hosting an annual spring Spelling Bee involving more than 30 schools.
	Supporting Ronald McDonald’s House Charities.
	a, b, and c.
	All of the above.

Habitat for Humanity, an example of a nonprofit organization that benefits from the social responsibility of many corporations,

	was founded by Millard and Linda Fuller, who had a vision of a world without homelessness.
	builds houses with families in need, sells the house at cost and with no interest, then cycles the mortgage payments back into the program to build more houses.
	has received visibility from involvement by President Jimmy Carter.
	All of the above.
	a and b.

The following company is not discussed by the textbook as an example of good corporate citizenship

	BP (formerly British Petroleum).
	the Chicago Bulls.
	ensuring that products meets stringent quality standards. IKEA Corporation.
	WorldCom Inc.

This federal legislation provides deterrents to investor relations misbehavior by publicly held corporations.

	the Taft-Hartley Act.
	the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) of 1996.
	the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
	the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972.

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