Business Ethics Chapter 3: Individual Responsibilities

<p>They knowingly produced and sold cars programmed to cheat emissions tests. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>How to hold individuals responsible when a company as a whole is involved in wrongdoing? (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A situation where a person's personal interests may influence professional judgment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alice awarding the cleaning contract to Daniel's father's company despite concerns about the quality of their services. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alice's potential bias towards a company linked to her family. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A scenario where personal interests could influence professional decisions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Objectively assessing the cleaning services based on specific criteria and considering other potential providers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Avoiding discussions about the cleaning contract with colleagues outside of formal meetings. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A manager promoting a deserving employee who worked on a project with them. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alice's ability to make objective decisions about the cleaning contract renewal. (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Damage to the school's reputation and potential legal issues. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using company time to surf the internet for personal purposes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bank accounts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Asking a coworker to clock you in while you are late. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A musician samples a short excerpt from a copyrighted song without permission. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can undermine trust and fairness in the workplace. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Copyright protects artistic works, while a trademark protects brand names and logos. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It creates a perception of bias and unfairness in the selection process. (A), It could lead to accusations of nepotism. (B), It violates the school's conflict of interest policy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>respondere (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The existence of someone else to whom we are responsible and the freedom of action. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tax evasion involves intentionally breaking the law, while tax avoidance uses legal methods to reduce tax liability. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As a combination of duty fulfillment and intentionality. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can lead to the prosecution of companies and individuals. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A company that prioritizes stakeholder interests above profits. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He may have created a perception of bias and unfairness. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As a matter of intent and agency. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An illegal act of intentionally avoiding tax payments. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A government that imposes strict regulations on businesses. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure transparency and fairness in the selection process. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To define the term 'responsibility' and how it is understood in different contexts. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The legal system. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intentional ignorance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The individual is aware of the relevant information but chooses to ignore it. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Invincible ignorance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A student chooses not to attend a lecture because they prefer to watch television. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are not responsible unless they have the ability to easily find out what is happening. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Experience (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The level of knowledge directly impacts the extent of individual responsibility. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It diminishes the extent of moral responsibility. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Unauthorized use of company resources like money or supplies.

Using paid work hours for personal activities rather than job duties.

Browsing personal websites instead of focusing on job tasks.

Taking longer breaks than allowed during work hours.

Getting someone else to clock in or out for you when not at work.

Legal rights protecting creations like inventions, designs, and brands.

Using protected ideas or products without permission.

Creating a fake version of a product to deceive buyers.

A concept related to being answerable for one's actions or behaviors, rooted in the ability to respond.

Derived from the Latin word 'respondere', meaning 'to respond'.

Includes having someone or something to respond to and the freedom to act.

Understanding responsibility as doing what one is supposed to do, fulfilling obligations.

Responsibility that involves intentional actions causing harm, often referenced in criminal law.

Explores responsibility in the context of Fourth Industrial Revolution and its cultural influences.

Responsibility shaped by analytical philosophy and the legal tradition of the West.

Being accountable for the outcome of actions, particularly in legal terms.

Deceptive activity to secure unfair gain, often involving individuals or companies.

Dishonest accounting practices to misrepresent a company's financial health.

Major accounting fraud involving Enron Corp, misrepresenting financial status.

A scandal where Volkswagen falsely advertised emissions data for vehicles.

The accountability of a corporation for its actions, especially ethical behavior.

Situations where personal interests could influence professional decisions.

Individuals or groups affected by a company's actions or decisions.

Dilemmas involving morals and ethics in business practices.

The obligation to act ethically based on knowledge and consent.

The lack of knowledge necessary to make informed decisions.

An unovercomeable lack of awareness regarding circumstances.

The ability to gain knowledge but choosing not to due to negligence.

Acting as if one does not know relevant information to protect an interest.

The absence of agreement to perform an action.

Full knowledge influences whether one is held accountable for actions.

Without consent, the moral legitimacy of actions is compromised.

A situation where personal interests may influence professional decisions.

The moment when a potential conflict of interest is made known.

The illegal act of avoiding tax payments intentionally.

Legally minimizing tax liabilities within the law.

Moral considerations regarding how companies handle taxes.

A role in schools to assist learning, may involve conflicts.

Group responsible for interviewing and choosing candidates for a job.

Group of senior staff overseeing decisions in an organization.

Rules set by organizations to prevent conflicts of interest.

Openness about relationships that may affect work decisions.

Procedures to ensure fair hiring without conflicts.

Guidelines for choosing service providers to avoid bias.

Relationships that may influence professional decisions.

Assessment of a contract’s performance before continuation.

Duties one is expected to fulfill in a job role.