Business Ethics Introduction Lecture Summary
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What is the main reason why CEO's and managers need moral assistance according to the text?

  • To solve ethical problems (correct)
  • To increase their profits
  • To engage in philosophical discussions
  • To understand societal expectations

Why is it important for corporations to have decent ethics according to the text?

  • To meet societal expectations (correct)
  • To ensure good profits
  • To engage in philosophy
  • To attract more customers

Which recent business scandal is NOT correctly matched with its description?

  • Volkswagen (2015, 'Diesel gate')
  • Facebook (2018, data-scandal, violation of privacy)
  • Google (2016, 'hacking incident') (correct)
  • Apple (2017, 'battery gate')

What is the main focus of the book on business ethics mentioned in the text?

<p>Crossing into positions that have been unquestioned so far (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text highlight that business ethics is grounded in analytical philosophy?

<p>To maintain societal trust in corporations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the roles business ethicists take according to the text?

<p>Problem solvers for companies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are ethics considered important in business according to the text?

<p>'Crossings' between different areas of knowledge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Crossings between business and ethics' implies:

<p>'Crossing into positions that have been unquestioned so far' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do continental philosophers criticize analytical philosophy for?

<p>Being stuck in language games (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does ethics differ from morality according to the text?

<p>Morality is about good and bad, while ethics questions what society accepts as right and wrong (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do concepts like 'values', 'norms', and 'principles' refer to in the context of ethics according to the text?

<p>Enduring beliefs, beliefs about what we find valuable, and moral laws (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of ethics as described in the text?

<p>A reflective and critical study about norms and values (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do continental philosophers criticize analytical philosophy according to the text?

<p>For being seen as shallow and naive (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main criticism leveled against ethical relativism according to the text?

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

Which of the following statements best describes the concept of ethical subjectivism mentioned in the text?

<p>The belief that individuals need not justify their actions to others. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern expressed by continental philosophers regarding ethical absolutism?

<p>Its potential for <strong>totalitarian implications</strong>. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following concepts is NOT explicitly mentioned or defined in the text?

<p>Ethical egoism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of highlighting the distinction between right and wrong as a political tool?

<p>To illustrate how ethical principles can be used to maintain power and suppress dissent. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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