Buss 031:Business Ethics Question Paper
Buss 031:Business Ethics
Course:Diploma In Business Administration
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1''ST ''TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
SCHOOL : BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UNIT CODE : BUSS 031
UNIT TITLE : BUSINESS ETHICS
TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and ANY Other TWO Questions
QUESTION ONE
a) "A firm whose value system is viewed will most certainly bring fourth skewed behavioral actions." In the light of this statement illustrate the interrelationship between values, attitudes and behavior. (8marks)
b) i) Define code of ethics. (2marks)
ii) Outline FOUR guidelines for developing an organization code of
ethics. (8marks)
c) Explain FIVE reasons why managers of organizations in Kenya are
investing in giving needy students scholarships. (10marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) Using examples, explain THREE components of utilitarianism. (6marks)
b) Discuss FOUR strengths of decentralized organizations. (8marks)
c) Outline THREE types of social responsibility stockholders would expect
from an organization. (6marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) Explain FIVE ethical issues associated with hiring of employees.
(10marks)
b) Using specific examples explain how business organizations have
displayed social responsibility towards the environment. (10marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) "Leaders are key in influencing the corporate culture and ethical posture of the organization" Outline FIVE leadership styles and show how they may affect ethics of a firm. (10marks)
b) i) Define corporate social responsibility. (2marks)
ii) Describe FOUR types of social responsibility and show how they
apply to the Kenyan Business environment. (8marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a) Explain any THREE stages of Kohlbergs model of cognitive moral development. (6marks)
b) Outline FOUR elements of corporate culture. (8marks)
c) Discuss any THREE phases of a social forecast. (6marks)
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