Business Ethics and Accountability

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What does the term 'transparency' refer to in the context of a business organization?

  • The process of obtaining informed consent from stakeholders before making decisions.
  • The act of ensuring that all company documents are publicly available for review.
  • The practice of holding executives accountable for their financial decisions.
  • The extent to which investors have access to relevant financial information about a company. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of accountability?

  • The ability to provide a clear explanation of one's actions.
  • The responsibility to take corrective action for mistakes.
  • The requirement to prioritize individual goals over organizational interests. (correct)
  • The willingness of stakeholders to hold individuals accountable.

Which of the following best exemplifies the concept of 'stewardship' in a company?

  • A shareholder who actively participates in company decision-making.
  • A manager who consistently exceeds sales targets.
  • A board member who advocates for greater transparency in company operations.
  • A CEO who invests in sustainable practices for the company's future. (correct)

How does transparency influence price volatility in a market?

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What is the primary purpose of 'fairness' in a business organization?

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Flashcards

Accountability

The ability to explain one's actions and performance to stakeholders.

Fairness

Balancing interests in decision-making within an organization.

Transparency

Access to financial information for stakeholders to make informed decisions.

Stewardship

Responsibility to manage or care for something on behalf of another.

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Intrinsic Salience

The inherent importance of an ethical issue at the individual level.

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Study Notes

Accountability

  • Accountability is the ability to account for actions and performance to stakeholders.
  • Stakeholders must be willing and able to hold individuals accountable.

Fairness

  • Fairness in business involves balancing the interests of all parties in decision-making.
  • This includes hiring, firing (including investigation), compensation, and rewards.

Transparency

  • Transparency means investors have easy access to required financial information (e.g., price levels, market depth, audited reports).
  • Transparency reduces price volatility by enabling all market participants to base decisions on the same data.
  • Transparency was a significant theme in Pope Benedict XVI's documents, specifically appearing seven times in Caritas in Veritate.
  • Transparency has individual (intrinsic/ethical) and organizational/social importance.
  • In a company, transparency involves directors explaining actions to shareholders.

Stewardship

  • Stewardship is the responsibility of caring for something on behalf of another.

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