Ashford University BUS 311 Week 1 Quiz (2014)

1. Question : Administrative agencies are similar to a government because both include the following functions: Student Answer: legislative, executive, and judicial legislative, administrative, and judicial executive, regulatory, and judicial legislative, executive, and constitutional Points Received: Comments: 2. Question : Constitutional amendments must be: Student Answer: proposed by two-thirds vote of Congress and approved by three-fourths of legislatures proposed by three-fourths of Congress and approved by two-thirds of legislatures proposed by two-thirds of legislatures and approved by three-fourths of Congress proposed by one-third of legislatures and approved by two-thirds of Congress Points Received: Comments: 3. Question : Intentionally giving false oral or written statements under oath is a crime known as misappropriation. Student Answer: True False Points Received: Comments: 4. Question : In administrative agencies where the executive is appointed by the U.S. President, the executive can only be removed from office with cause. Student Answer: True False Points Received: Comments: 5. Question : Laws that are passed by a local government, such as city councils, are often called statutory law. Student Answer: True False Points Received: Comments: 6. Question : Morals are concerned with behavior as judged by society, derived from beliefs or standards considered worthwhile. Student Answer: True False Points Received: Comments: 7. Question : The English system of law that still influences legal decisions in the United States today is known as: Student Answer: common law administrative law statutory law case law Points Received: Comments: 8. Question : White-collar crimes are committed by and against businesses and typically do not involve force or violence. Student Answer: True False Points Received: Comments: 9. Question : If a defamatory statement can be proved to be true, the person who claims that he or she was defamed cannot recover damages. Student Answer: True False Points Received: Comments: 10. Question : The three classifications of crimes include all of the following except: Student Answer: treason felony violation misdemeanor Points Received: Comments: 11. Question : To determine whether an administrative agency has abused its authority, the courts are guided by all of the following except: Student Answer: the statutes that established the agency by the constitutions of the United States by the constitutions of individual states. public opinion Points Received: Comments: 12. Question : Creating a nuisance can be all of the following except one. The exception is: Student Answer: taking a neighbor’s lawnmower shining bright lights creating foul odors diverting a stream Points Received: Comments: 13. Question : Which of the following is not a function of administrative agencies? Student Answer: regulating conduct appointing judges disbursing benefits providing goods and services Points Received: Comments: 14. Question : Libelous statements must be direct to be considered defamation, subtle suggestion or implication is not enough to bring about legal charges. Student Answer: True False Points Received: Comments: 15. Question : Business professionals in today’s global marketplace are facing ethical dilemmas because of: Student Answer: different standards of ethics language barriers cultural differences all of the above Points Received: Comments: 16. Question : Legal mandates are usually more precise than ethical considerations. Student Answer: True False Points Received: Comments: 17. Question : Corporate misconduct often results in all of the following except: Student Answer: unfavorable public relations loss of consumer goodwill increased number of unsafe products poor employee morale Points Received: Comments: 18. Question : Legislatures delegate responsibilities to administrative agencies because they lack the time and expertise to govern the complex areas of our social and economic life. Student Answer: True False Points Received: Comments: 19. Question : A document created by a company that specifies the principles of ethical behavior expected of its personnel in various situations is called a: Student Answer: code of ethics moral mandate mission statement subculture directive Points Received: Comments: 20. Question : The Direct Marketing Association has created self-regulatory standards of conduct that include all of the following except: Student Answer: telephone marketing sweepstakes fundraising radio commercials Points Received: Comments: