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Technology, as defined in the textbook, is
-the scientific search for ways to make life easier. -the sum total of mechanization. -the totality of the means employed to provide objects necessary for human sustenance and comfort. -the totality of mechanical devices that save labour. |
-the totality of the means employed to provide objects necessary for human sustenance and comfort. |
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The textbook defines the technological environment as
-the total set of technology-based advancements or progress taking place in society. -the total set of technology-based advancements that humans have made to date. -the amount of money that governments are willing to spend on scientific research. -the basis of Western societies since the Industrial Revolution. |
-the total set of technology-based advancements or progress taking place in society. |
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Which of the following is not one of the benefits of technology?
-It has increased society’s production of goods and services. -It has reduced the amount of labour needed to produce goods and services. -It has lead to higher standards of living. -It has reduced the price of goods and services. |
-It has reduced the price of goods and services. |
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All of the following can be viewed as challenges created by technology except
-environmental pollution. -depletion of natural resources. -economic recessions. -technological unemployment. |
-economic recessions. |
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Invasion of consumers’ privacy is a potentially harmful result of
-biotechnology. -electronic commerce. -computer technology. -stem cell research. |
-electronic commerce. |
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Methods that businesses can use to protect their customers’ privacy include all of the following except
-appointing a Chief Ethics Officer. -providing ethical leadership. -establishing privacy policies. -appointing a Chief Privacy Officer. |
-appointing a Chief Ethics Officer. |
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One of the primary ethical issues created by computer technology in the workplace is
-downsizing. -artificially increasing productivity to meet short-term production goals. -surveillance of employees. -allowing computers to make decisions that mangers used to make. |
-surveillance of employees. |
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Bioethics is defined in the textbook as
-the study of the biological basis of the “ethics gene.” -the use of ethical biological research methods. -the study of the ethical issues that are embedded in the use of biotechnology. -the use of biology to discover, develop, manufacture, market, and sell products and services. |
-the study of the ethical issues that are embedded in the use of biotechnology. |
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The single greatest obstacle to the use biotechnology is
-the potential for a public backlash. -the fear of the unknown. -uncertainty over where and when to stop. -the potential for causing unforeseen damage to humans. |
-the potential for a public backlash. |
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There is ample evidence that society is
-unconcerned with the ethics of technology. -becoming concerned with the ethics of technology. -unaware of the potential dangers of technology. -willing to put a permanent end to research into new technologies. |
-becoming concerned with the ethics of technology. |
