Question

11._____ refers to an organization of the US government that monitors and reports on the state of the environment while establishing and enforcing specific regulations.

Select one:

a. Environmental Evaluation Administration

b. Sustainable Environment Authority

c. Environmental Protection Agency

d. Ministry of Environment and Forests

e. National Research Council

12._____ refers to an ethical rule that does not depend on circumstances.

Select one:

a. Libertarianism

b. Veil of ignorance

c. Dignity principle

d. Consistency principle

e. Categorical imperative

13.Which of the following statements holds true for the term, dress code?

Select one:

a. It refers to an aspect of organizational culture which describes a set of rules—explicit or implicit—distinguishing what garments may and what may not be worn in the workplace.

b. It refers to an aspect of organizational culture which describes the degree to which an organization and its members participate in social causes not directly related to work endeavors.

c. It refers to an aspect of organizational culture which describes the degree to which an organization and its members participate in partisan political activities not directly related to work endeavors.

d. It refers to an aspect of organizational culture which describes the degree to which an organization and its members participate in local, nonwork endeavors.

e. It refers to an aspect of organizational culture which describes the leisure time habits and preferences of an organization’s members.

14.Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with cancer. He recovered and in 1997, he founded the Lance Armstrong Foundation, which supports people affected by cancer. He wanted to share in the struggles of others facing challenges similar to those that he had faced. This act of setting up a foundation to help people affected by cancer serves as an example of:

Select one:

a. solidarity.

b. justice.

c. temperance.

d. courage.

e. chastity.

15.James Watt’s steam engine design was the dominant design for all modern steam engines and helped bring about the Industrial Revolution. Watt patented his design and made a significant amount of money. One cannot grudge him his financial success because his design made travelling easier and contributed to the greater good of the society. This is an example of the _____ argument with regard to the acceptability of the star system.

Select one:

a. virtue

b. rights base

c. fairness

d. utilitarian

e. social welfare

Answer 1