LEG 500 Final Exam
Part 1
Question 1
Which of the following statements best illustrates the view of “utilitarianism”?
I. From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs.
II. The risk reasonably to be perceived defines the duty to be obeyed and risks
imports relation; it is risk to another or to others within the range of apprehension.
III. An action is right when maximizing welfare and total well-being.
IV. Individuals should pursue his or her own self-interest, even at the expense of
others.
Correct
Answer:
III
only
Question 2
The best example of a source for virtue ethics for a business is
Correct the corporate mission
Answer: statement.
Question 3
According to Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, which of the following is not
a reason to allow corporations the right to spend money and advertise for political
candidates?
Correct The immense wealth of a corporation allows it to be the most accurate
Answer: in providing messages to people.
,Question 4
Which of the following views on outsourcing would be consistent with the free market ethics
approach advocated by Milton Friedman?
Correct Outsourcing enhances competitiveness, modernization, and bigger market
Answer: opportunities.
Question 5
Corporate director or officer decisions to dedicate corporate funds for social causes is
called:
Correct Corporate Social Responsibility
Answer: (CSR)
Question 6
Under the legal doctrine of “employment at will” an employee can be lawfully terminated
from her job for:
I. wearing a shirt that clashes with her suit
II. any non-discriminatory reason
III. complaining about illegal activity in the workplace
IV. only for good cause
Correct I and II
Answer:
Question 7
, In the essay, Work Matters, by law professor Marion Crain, all of the following are the
result of working except:
Correct People stay out of
Answer: jail.
Question 8
Exceptions to the rule of employment-at-will include which of the following?
I. organization of unions
II. passage of Sarbanes Oxley Act
III. raising of public policy issues
IV. promise of implied-contract or covenant-of-good-faith
Correct I, II, III,
Answer: IV
Question 9
The Constitution does not always protect free-speech rights for what public employees say
on the job. Which of the following is true?
Correct Public employees may speak out on matters of public concern and have
Answer: First Amendment protection but not when they speak out in the course of
their official duties.
Question 10
To determine whether a public employee receives First Amendment protection from
Part 1
Question 1
Which of the following statements best illustrates the view of “utilitarianism”?
I. From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs.
II. The risk reasonably to be perceived defines the duty to be obeyed and risks
imports relation; it is risk to another or to others within the range of apprehension.
III. An action is right when maximizing welfare and total well-being.
IV. Individuals should pursue his or her own self-interest, even at the expense of
others.
Correct
Answer:
III
only
Question 2
The best example of a source for virtue ethics for a business is
Correct the corporate mission
Answer: statement.
Question 3
According to Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, which of the following is not
a reason to allow corporations the right to spend money and advertise for political
candidates?
Correct The immense wealth of a corporation allows it to be the most accurate
Answer: in providing messages to people.
,Question 4
Which of the following views on outsourcing would be consistent with the free market ethics
approach advocated by Milton Friedman?
Correct Outsourcing enhances competitiveness, modernization, and bigger market
Answer: opportunities.
Question 5
Corporate director or officer decisions to dedicate corporate funds for social causes is
called:
Correct Corporate Social Responsibility
Answer: (CSR)
Question 6
Under the legal doctrine of “employment at will” an employee can be lawfully terminated
from her job for:
I. wearing a shirt that clashes with her suit
II. any non-discriminatory reason
III. complaining about illegal activity in the workplace
IV. only for good cause
Correct I and II
Answer:
Question 7
, In the essay, Work Matters, by law professor Marion Crain, all of the following are the
result of working except:
Correct People stay out of
Answer: jail.
Question 8
Exceptions to the rule of employment-at-will include which of the following?
I. organization of unions
II. passage of Sarbanes Oxley Act
III. raising of public policy issues
IV. promise of implied-contract or covenant-of-good-faith
Correct I, II, III,
Answer: IV
Question 9
The Constitution does not always protect free-speech rights for what public employees say
on the job. Which of the following is true?
Correct Public employees may speak out on matters of public concern and have
Answer: First Amendment protection but not when they speak out in the course of
their official duties.
Question 10
To determine whether a public employee receives First Amendment protection from
