MNGT 300 EXAM 2 WITH ALL CORRECT &
VERIFIED ANSWERS (UPDATED TO PASS)
In MLK Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham jail, Dr. King stated, "There are some instances when a law is just
on its face and unjust in its application. For instance, I was arrested Friday on a charge of parading
without a permit. Now, there is nothing wrong with an ordinance which requires a permit for a
parade, but when the ordinance is used to preserve segregation and to deny citizens the First
Amendment privilege of peaceful assembly and peaceful protest, then it becomes unjust." Which
ethical decision making approach, and corresponding U.S. Constitutional Amendment is Dr. King
invoking in the above statement? Correct answer-Justice Approach / 14th Amendment to the U.S.
Constitution
The following quote from the text is loosely related to the Chinese concept of guanxi: "Chinese
culture will build a relationship before the contract... the relationship is always something that can be
talked about. The contract is just a set of papers that you keep in your bottom drawer." Which style
of communication most closely reflects this approach? Correct answer-Humane Orientation
Which of these best illustrates the pre-conventional stage of moral development? Correct answer-
What am i going to get from making this decision?
In Rosabeth Kanter's presentation on Innovation, she stated that businesses can become "smugly
satisfied" if they reference what when assessing organizational performance? Correct answer-
Peers
In Rosabeth Kanter's presentation on Innovation, she discussed "3 P's". Which one of the "3 P's" did
Kanter recommend organizations use to assess organizational performance? Correct answer-
Potential
The MBO approach to planning has been criticized for placing too much emphasis on achieving goals,
and not enough on the methods used to achieve those goals. Which organizational tool might
provide a leader or manager the best guidance in selecting the most appropriate methods to achieve
desired goals. Correct answer-Core Values
All of the following are cognitive biases that can affect manager's judgment except: Correct
answer-Seeing what you don't want to see.
In John Mackey's lecture on Conscious Capitalism, Mackey posited that all business stakeholders are
interdependent, and as such, a business philosophy based upon a "virtuous circle of happiness"
creates the most value for all stakeholders. Correct answer-True
The rule 'do what's right for you' is: Correct answer-an example of the values that guide the
individualism approach to ethical behavior.
As a new industrious manager, Jack has embraced the hectic pace that managers maintain and has
found that he-- and most managers-- typically only devote how long to a single activity? Correct
answer-9 minutes
______ specify future ends and _____ specify today's means. Correct answer-Goals; plans
, Human beings have fundamental liberties that cannot be taken away by another individual's
decision. This ethical decision making approach is known as the: Correct answer-moral-rights
approach
Which of the following lists the strategic management process in proper order? Correct answer-
Evaluate current mission/goals; Perform SWOT analysis; Define new mission/ goals; Formulate
strategy; Execute strategy
Which ethical decision making approach most closely reflects the protections afforded by the 14th
Amendment regarding fundamental rights and procedural due process of law (and 5th Amendment
in federal matters)? Correct answer-Justice Approach
In John Mackey's Lecture on Conscious Capitalism, why did Mackey identify as a company's "most
valuable asset?" (... and more specifically, Whole Foods' "most valuable asset.") Correct answer-
Company Culture
_____ goals lead to the attainment of ____ goals, which in turn lead to the attainment of _____
goals. Correct answer-Operational; Tactical; Strategic
A new drug has not been approved by the FDA to sell in the U.S. because further testing is needed.
The company has a chance to sell its product in another country immediately to start recovering the
costs of R & D and production three years ahead of time. This example places the decision in which
of the categories from the text? Correct answer-The ethical domain
Sexual harassment is unethical because it violates an important part of which approach to ethical
behavior? Correct answer-The moral-rights approach
Most of the laws guiding human resource management are based on the: Correct answer-justice
approach
The the USS Indianapolis sank after being torpedoed, one Navy pilot disobeyed orders and risked his
life to save men who were being picked off by land sharks. The Navy pilot was operating from the
____ level of moral development. Correct answer-post-conventional
With a philosophy of ____, managers weave environmental and social concerns into every strategic
decision, revise policies and procedures to support these efforts and goals. Correct answer-
Sustainablility
Dana works for a company that has clearly defined lines of authority. Each employee knows that he
or she has authority and responsibility for a distinct set of tasks. Employees are also aware of the
company's reporting structure as well as successive management levels all the way to the top. Dana's
company follows which principle? Correct answer-Scalar Principle
Trevins subordinates are highly trained and all perform similar tasks, Kathleens subordinates are
spread over two locations and she has little available in the way of support systems. Which of the
following statements is most correct? Correct answer-Trevins span of management can be larger
than Kathleens
Unity of command and the scalar principle are both closely related to the: Correct answer-Chain of
command
VERIFIED ANSWERS (UPDATED TO PASS)
In MLK Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham jail, Dr. King stated, "There are some instances when a law is just
on its face and unjust in its application. For instance, I was arrested Friday on a charge of parading
without a permit. Now, there is nothing wrong with an ordinance which requires a permit for a
parade, but when the ordinance is used to preserve segregation and to deny citizens the First
Amendment privilege of peaceful assembly and peaceful protest, then it becomes unjust." Which
ethical decision making approach, and corresponding U.S. Constitutional Amendment is Dr. King
invoking in the above statement? Correct answer-Justice Approach / 14th Amendment to the U.S.
Constitution
The following quote from the text is loosely related to the Chinese concept of guanxi: "Chinese
culture will build a relationship before the contract... the relationship is always something that can be
talked about. The contract is just a set of papers that you keep in your bottom drawer." Which style
of communication most closely reflects this approach? Correct answer-Humane Orientation
Which of these best illustrates the pre-conventional stage of moral development? Correct answer-
What am i going to get from making this decision?
In Rosabeth Kanter's presentation on Innovation, she stated that businesses can become "smugly
satisfied" if they reference what when assessing organizational performance? Correct answer-
Peers
In Rosabeth Kanter's presentation on Innovation, she discussed "3 P's". Which one of the "3 P's" did
Kanter recommend organizations use to assess organizational performance? Correct answer-
Potential
The MBO approach to planning has been criticized for placing too much emphasis on achieving goals,
and not enough on the methods used to achieve those goals. Which organizational tool might
provide a leader or manager the best guidance in selecting the most appropriate methods to achieve
desired goals. Correct answer-Core Values
All of the following are cognitive biases that can affect manager's judgment except: Correct
answer-Seeing what you don't want to see.
In John Mackey's lecture on Conscious Capitalism, Mackey posited that all business stakeholders are
interdependent, and as such, a business philosophy based upon a "virtuous circle of happiness"
creates the most value for all stakeholders. Correct answer-True
The rule 'do what's right for you' is: Correct answer-an example of the values that guide the
individualism approach to ethical behavior.
As a new industrious manager, Jack has embraced the hectic pace that managers maintain and has
found that he-- and most managers-- typically only devote how long to a single activity? Correct
answer-9 minutes
______ specify future ends and _____ specify today's means. Correct answer-Goals; plans
, Human beings have fundamental liberties that cannot be taken away by another individual's
decision. This ethical decision making approach is known as the: Correct answer-moral-rights
approach
Which of the following lists the strategic management process in proper order? Correct answer-
Evaluate current mission/goals; Perform SWOT analysis; Define new mission/ goals; Formulate
strategy; Execute strategy
Which ethical decision making approach most closely reflects the protections afforded by the 14th
Amendment regarding fundamental rights and procedural due process of law (and 5th Amendment
in federal matters)? Correct answer-Justice Approach
In John Mackey's Lecture on Conscious Capitalism, why did Mackey identify as a company's "most
valuable asset?" (... and more specifically, Whole Foods' "most valuable asset.") Correct answer-
Company Culture
_____ goals lead to the attainment of ____ goals, which in turn lead to the attainment of _____
goals. Correct answer-Operational; Tactical; Strategic
A new drug has not been approved by the FDA to sell in the U.S. because further testing is needed.
The company has a chance to sell its product in another country immediately to start recovering the
costs of R & D and production three years ahead of time. This example places the decision in which
of the categories from the text? Correct answer-The ethical domain
Sexual harassment is unethical because it violates an important part of which approach to ethical
behavior? Correct answer-The moral-rights approach
Most of the laws guiding human resource management are based on the: Correct answer-justice
approach
The the USS Indianapolis sank after being torpedoed, one Navy pilot disobeyed orders and risked his
life to save men who were being picked off by land sharks. The Navy pilot was operating from the
____ level of moral development. Correct answer-post-conventional
With a philosophy of ____, managers weave environmental and social concerns into every strategic
decision, revise policies and procedures to support these efforts and goals. Correct answer-
Sustainablility
Dana works for a company that has clearly defined lines of authority. Each employee knows that he
or she has authority and responsibility for a distinct set of tasks. Employees are also aware of the
company's reporting structure as well as successive management levels all the way to the top. Dana's
company follows which principle? Correct answer-Scalar Principle
Trevins subordinates are highly trained and all perform similar tasks, Kathleens subordinates are
spread over two locations and she has little available in the way of support systems. Which of the
following statements is most correct? Correct answer-Trevins span of management can be larger
than Kathleens
Unity of command and the scalar principle are both closely related to the: Correct answer-Chain of
command
