based ethics code defines corporate values; creates a supportive environment, and, stresses shared accountability among employees.

1. A(n) ________-based ethics code defines corporate values; creates a supportive environment, and, stresses shared accountability among employees.

A. social

B. corporate responsibility

C. compliance

D. integrity

2. To improve America's business ethics:

A. Congress must pass an ethics bill.

B. ethics must be taught in every business school around the globe.

C. a company's suppliers must be thoroughly investigated for ethical violations.

D. company leaders should adopt and support a corporate code of ethics.

3. After developing a code of ethics, it should be communicated to:

A. everyone with whom the business has dealings.

B. the Attorney General in jurisdictions where the business has operations.

C. all levels of management.

D. stockholders.

4. Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective ethics officer

A. (S)he has a background in human resource management.

B. (S)he is exceptionally organized.

C. (S)he has a capacity to serve as a counselor and an investigator.

D. (S)he communicates primarily via email.