CEA Global Ethics & Cultural Considerations 2

Question 1

A US-based company discovers its supplier in a developing country uses child labor that is legal locally but violates the company's global ethics code. What is the most ethically appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Engage the supplier with a remediation plan and set measurable timelines

Answer

Engaging the supplier with a remediation plan balances ethical standards with constructive impact rather than abandonment.

Question 2

Which ethical framework is most commonly associated with the idea that moral rules should apply universally regardless of cultural context?

Accepted Answer

Kantian deontology

Answer

Kantian deontology holds that moral duties are universal and apply to all rational beings regardless of culture.

Question 3

An ethics officer learns that gift-giving to government officials is a common and accepted practice in a partner country. Under most global ethics frameworks, the officer should:

Accepted Answer

Apply the stricter of local law or company policy

Answer

Global ethics standards typically require applying whichever standard—local law or company policy—is more stringent.

Question 4

Cultural competence in global ethics primarily requires professionals to:

Accepted Answer

Understand cultural differences while maintaining core ethical principles

Answer

Cultural competence means understanding differences and adapting communication while upholding foundational ethical standards.

Question 5

The UN Global Compact's principle on human rights requires businesses to:

Accepted Answer

Support and respect internationally proclaimed human rights

Answer

The UN Global Compact Principle 1 requires businesses to support and respect internationally proclaimed human rights within their sphere of influence.

(CEA) Certified Ethics Associate Practice Test

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CEA Global Ethics & Cultural Considerations 2