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In 1962,President John F.Kennedy outlined a Consumer Bill of Rights that codified the ethics of exchange between buyers and sellers.These were the right: (1) to safety; (2) to be informed; (3) __________;and (4) to be heard.


A) to have legal representation in a court of law
B) to exchange or return products within a reasonable period of time
C) to choose
D) to demand "rain checks" if advertised goods are out of stock
E) to be compensated for product defects

F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

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A health club wishes to follow the American Marketing Association Statement of Ethics and decides to offer a modified workout class at a very low price for senior citizens who otherwise might not be able to afford their services.This action exhibits which key AMA ethical value?


A) honesty
B) fairness
C) respect
D) openness
E) responsibility

F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

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Consider the Pampers ad above.Since 2006,Procter & Gamble has developed a successful brand campaign that includes the Pampers 1 Pack 5 1 Vaccine initiative,which has protected 100 million women and their babies against maternal and neonatal tetanus.This is an example of


A) philanthropic marketing.
B) corporate altruism.
C) the marketing concept.
D) green marketing.
E) cause marketing.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Employees who report unethical or illegal actions of their employers are referred to as


A) whistle-blowers.
B) scabs.
C) cronies.
D) corporate snitches.
E) ombudsman.

F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

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A code of ethics is a formal statement of ethical principles and


A) legal restrictions.
B) rules of conduct.
C) cultural values.
D) core values.
E) moral laws.

F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

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When shopping on the Internet,most consumers assume their personal information is confidential.Subscribers to America Online (AOL) were upset when AOL proposed giving member information to its partners without telling them.This is related most directly to consumers' right to


A) be heard.
B) be treated courteously.
C) safety.
D) happiness.
E) be informed.

F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

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There are three concepts of social responsibility,each relating to particular constituencies.According to Figure 4-4 above,"A" represents __________ responsibility.


A) stakeholder
B) profit
C) societal
D) customer
E) seller

F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Conducting business in a way that protects the natural environment while making economic progress is referred to as


A) green marketing.
B) sustainable development.
C) stakeholder responsibility.
D) the marketing concept.
E) environmental marketing.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

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One of Toyota's top goals has been to develop advanced vehicle technologies to complement existing ones.The G21 vision arose out of this goal,which eventually led to the production of which of the following vehicles?


A) Lexus 450 all-electric car
B) Toyota Tundra gas-electric hybrid truck
C) Scion iQ micro-subcompact compressed natural gas car
D) Toyota Prius gas-electric hybrid car
E) Toyota Camry hydrogen fuel cell hybrid car

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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A formal statement of ethical principles and rules of conduct is referred to as a(n)


A) ethical mission.
B) moral code.
C) core value pronouncement.
D) code of conduct.
E) code of ethics.

F) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

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Many fast food restaurants,including Burger King,McDonald's,and Wendy's,no longer use polystyrene containers (which do not degrade as quickly as paper in a landfill) for packaging their products.Rather,these firms wrap their burgers in recycled paper wrappers,containers,and bags.These fast-food restaurants are practicing


A) triple-top line marketing.
B) green marketing.
C) consumerism.
D) an ecological code of ethics.
E) cause marketing.

F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

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The American Marketing Association Statement of Ethics is centered on three general norms.Marketers must: (1) do no harm; (2) foster trust in the marketing system;and (3) __________.


A) initiate fair and honest dialogues in developing markets
B) embrace,communicate,and practice the fundamental ethical values that will improve consumer confidence in the integrity of the marketing exchange system
C) champion new legislation that protects ethical business firms and punish those who abuse consumer trust
D) support governmental agencies in their quest to identify and prosecute those who break the laws of ethical marketing
E) contribute to society's well-being through charitable contributions and cause-related marketing efforts

F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

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Consider the copying of another's copyright,trademark,or patent.These are viewed as intellectual property.In the U.S. ,unauthorized use,reproduction,or distribution of intellectual property is illegal.Yet in China,copying enjoys a long tradition and does not carry a stigma.For example,copying a masterpiece was historically considered an art form in its own right.The difference between the two countries shows that __________ affect(s) the view of ethica1 behavior held in each country.


A) business culture
B) industry practices
C) corporate culture
D) corporate expectations
E) societal culture and norms

F) None of the above
G) A) and C)

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Social responsibility refers to


A) a personal moral philosophy that focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number by assessing the costs and benefits of the consequences of ethical behavior.
B) a democratic consensus of moral principles and laws that govern the behavior of individuals based on legislation adopted at the federal,state,and local levels.
C) a societal moral philosophy based on the Golden Rule of the Judeo-Christian ethic found in the U.S.Constitution's Bill of Rights.
D) the view that organizations are part of a larger society and are accountable to that society for their actions.
E) a personal moral philosophy that considers individual rights or duties as universal,regardless of the outcome.

F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

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Arrowhead® Brand Mountain Spring Water recently changed its bottle by reducing the size of its label by one-third,using 30% less plastic,and making the bottle more flexible for easier recycling.These efforts are part of the company's goal to engage in __________.


A) sustainable development
B) market development
C) ISO 9000 compliance
D) cause marketing
E) environmental downsizing

F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

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A Pressure-Assist Flushing System for toilets,which uses air and water pressure to ensure a powerful flush,can burst inside toilet tanks,"releasing stored pressure," according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.It was recently recalled following 14 reports of injuries.This action protected consumers' right to


A) safety.
B) be informed.
C) be heard.
D) choose.
E) be treated courteously.

F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

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The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (1998) is a law designed to protect consumers' right to


A) choose.
B) be informed.
C) be treated courteously.
D) safety.
E) be heard.

F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

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In marketing,the effective rules of the game,the boundaries between competitive and unethical behavior,and the codes of conduct in business dealings are referred to as


A) societal norms.
B) societal mores.
C) business cultures.
D) fair trade practices.
E) corporate values.

F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

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Profit responsibility refers to


A) the obligation of a firm to price its products or services at a level whereby the consumer is treated fairly and the firm is still able to make a profit.
B) the view that an organization has an obligation to those who can affect the achievement of its objectives.
C) the concept that no expansion or additional research and development will occur until a company is making a profit.
D) the idea that organizations are part of a larger society and are accountable to that society for their actions.
E) the duty of a firm to maximize profits for its owners or stockholders.

F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

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In 1962,President John F.Kennedy outlined a Consumer Bill of Rights that codified the ethics of exchange between buyers and sellers.These were the right: (1) __________; (2) to be informed; (3) to choose;and (4) to be heard.


A) to privacy
B) to be compensated for product defects
C) to be treated with respect
D) be treated without prejudice
E) to safety

F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

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