Question 1

Which company paid its employees to volunteer in their communities two days a week after a tsunami in Japan disrupted operations at its U.S.facilities?

Accepted Answer

A)   General Electric.
B)   UPS.
C)   Sony.
D)   Honda Motor Company.

Question 2

Social capital refers to the norms and networks that enable collective action.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is a reason for businesses to get involved in the community?

Accepted Answer

A)   To win local support for business activity.
B)   To build social capital.
C)   To meet stakeholder demands.
D)   All of the above.

Question 4

The construction industry has taken the lead in creating programs to revitalize neighborhood housing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 5

Foreign-owned corporations use foundations:

Accepted Answer

A)   More frequently than U.S. firms.
B)   Less frequently than U.S. firms.
C)   About as often as U.S. firms.
D)   Only for setting up disaster relief.

Question 6

According to a Harvard Business Review study,which of the following is not an area in which corporate contributions are most likely to enhance a company's competitiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)   Context for strategy and rivalry.
B)   Demand conditions.
C)   Stakeholder management.
D)   Factor conditions. C

Question 7

An important aspect of the business-community relationship is corporate philanthropy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe how companies can target their corporate contributions strategically to meet the needs of the recipient while satisfying business goals and objectives.Cite an example.

Accepted Answer

Companies can strategically target their...

Question 9

Which company provided one million free vouchers for its online technology skills courses and certification exams during 2009?

Accepted Answer

A)   Apple, Inc.
B)   IBM Corp.
C)   Microsoft Corporation.
D)   Dell, Inc.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true about the relationship between business and the community?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is one of mutual interdependence.
B)   Business has more responsibility towards community than the community does towards business.
C)   Communities possess more social power than businesses do.
D)   All of the above statements are true.

Question 11

Foreign-owned corporations typically establish and use corporate foundations less frequently than U.S.firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Discuss the ways a business can demonstrate organized involvement with the community.Which way do you feel is the most important? Why?

Accepted Answer

There are several ways that a business c...

Question 13

Many community problems are people problems,involving hopes,attitudes,sentiments,and expectations for better human conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The community relies heavily on business,but business is not mutually dependent on the community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which company donates 5 percent of its branches or stores' total sales revenue to a worthy local nonprofit organization three days a year?

Accepted Answer

A)   H&M.
B)   Whole Foods Markets.
C)   Bank of America.
D)   Citigroup.

Question 16

Describe the four elements of a complete assessment of the return on social investment.How might each of these elements be measured? Which would be the hardest to measure,and why do you think so?

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The four elements of a complete assessme...

Question 17

The term community is sometimes improperly used to refer to a range of groups that are affected by an organization's actions,whether or not they are in the immediate vicinity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Corporations are prohibited from giving more than 10 percent of its income for philanthropic purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true about community relations?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fewer than half of companies have a written policy or mission statement for their community relations program.
B)   Less than 10 percent of companies include a statement in their annual report on their commitment to community relations.
C)   About 80 percent of companies factor community involvement into their overall strategic plan.
D)   Businesses still generally regard community relations as a nuisance and a drain on economic resources. C

Question 20

How do companies encourage their employees to volunteer their time?

Accepted Answer

A)   By publicizing specific projects.
B)   By offering recognition for service.
C)   By publicizing opportunities to serve.
D)   All of the above.

Exam 18: The Community and the Corporation

Which company paid its employees to volunteer in their communities two days a week after a tsunami in Japan disrupted operations at its U.S.facilities?

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Social capital refers to the norms and networks that enable collective action.

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Which of the following is a reason for businesses to get involved in the community?

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The construction industry has taken the lead in creating programs to revitalize neighborhood housing.

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Foreign-owned corporations use foundations:

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According to a Harvard Business Review study,which of the following is not an area in which corporate contributions are most likely to enhance a company's competitiveness?

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An important aspect of the business-community relationship is corporate philanthropy.

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Describe how companies can target their corporate contributions strategically to meet the needs of the recipient while satisfying business goals and objectives.Cite an example.

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Which company provided one million free vouchers for its online technology skills courses and certification exams during 2009?

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Which of the following statements is true about the relationship between business and the community?

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Foreign-owned corporations typically establish and use corporate foundations less frequently than U.S.firms.

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Discuss the ways a business can demonstrate organized involvement with the community.Which way do you feel is the most important? Why?

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Many community problems are people problems,involving hopes,attitudes,sentiments,and expectations for better human conditions.

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Which company donates 5 percent of its branches or stores' total sales revenue to a worthy local nonprofit organization three days a year?

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Describe the four elements of a complete assessment of the return on social investment.How might each of these elements be measured? Which would be the hardest to measure,and why do you think so?

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