Ethics in Corporate Decision-Making (Layoffs, Labor Exploitation)

1. : Which ethical principle is most challenged during corporate layoffs?
(A) Autonomy
(B) Justice
(C) Loyalty
(D) Non-maleficence

2. : Which ethical issue arises when companies exploit cheap labor in developing countries?
(A) Innovation
(B) Fairness and human rights violations
(C) Increased productivity
(D) Brand promotion

3. : Ethical decision-making in layoffs requires balancing:
(A) Employee welfare and financial survival of the company
(B) Market competition and advertising
(C) Customer loyalty and pricing
(D) Office size and design

4. : Which corporate practice is considered labor exploitation?
(A) Providing fair wages
(B) Safe working conditions
(C) Child labor and underpayment
(D) Employee benefits

5. : A company that lays off workers without notice violates which ethical principle?
(A) Beneficence
(B) Transparency and fairness
(C) Autonomy
(D) Efficiency

6. : Outsourcing production to countries with weak labor laws often raises concerns about:
(A) Innovation
(B) Exploitation and unsafe conditions
(C) Marketing strategies
(D) Digital growth

7. : Which ethical principle supports giving employees severance pay after layoffs?
(A) Non-maleficence (avoiding harm)
(B) Beneficence (doing good)
(C) Justice (fair treatment)
(D) All of the above

8. : When companies prioritize profit over worker safety, they are violating:
(A) Ethical responsibility to stakeholders
(B) Ethical responsibility to employees
(C) Ethical responsibility to shareholders only
(D) Ethical responsibility to consumers only

9. : Which of the following reflects ethical corporate behavior in decision-making?
(A) Secret layoffs without communication
(B) Transparent policies and employee involvement
(C) Exploiting workers for higher profits
(D) Ignoring workplace safety rules

10. : Which international framework guides ethical corporate labor practices?
(A) UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights
(B) Paris Climate Agreement
(C) World Trade Organization Rules
(D) Geneva Convention