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What is the primary focus of business ethics?
What is the primary focus of business ethics?
- Implementing cost-cutting measures to increase efficiency
- Establishing legal compliance across all operations
- Judging actions based on moral standards of right and wrong (correct)
- Maximizing profits and shareholder wealth
Which of the following is NOT a category of social responsibility?
Which of the following is NOT a category of social responsibility?
- Innovative responsibility (correct)
- Legal responsibility
- Philanthropic responsibility
- Economic responsibility
How can organizations effectively promote ethical conduct among employees?
How can organizations effectively promote ethical conduct among employees?
- Ignoring minor ethical lapses to maintain productivity
- Reducing employee benefits to stress the importance of ethics
- Enforcing strict penalties for unethical behavior only
- Lead by example and offer ethics training programs (correct)
Which statement best defines corporate social responsibility (CSR)?
Which statement best defines corporate social responsibility (CSR)?
What does consumerism demand from businesses?
What does consumerism demand from businesses?
What is a formal code of ethics designed to do?
What is a formal code of ethics designed to do?
Which category of responsibility is primarily concerned with legal compliance?
Which category of responsibility is primarily concerned with legal compliance?
What best describes the meaning of ethics in a business context?
What best describes the meaning of ethics in a business context?
Study Notes
Business Ethics
- Ethics refers to the set of moral standards used to judge whether something is right or wrong.
Ethical Conduct
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- Lead by Example: Ethical conduct is influenced by organizational leaders who champion ethical values.
- Ethics Training Programs: Organizations can offer formal and informal training programs to educate employees about ethical conduct and company policies.
Code of Ethics
- A formal Code of Ethics is a set of guidelines that outlines the standards of behavior expected of employees towards colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
Social Responsibility
- Social Responsibility is the concern of businesses towards the welfare of society as a whole.
- Businesses have responsibilities that go beyond legal or contractual obligations.
Responsibilities to Stakeholders
- Businesses have responsibilities to their stakeholders, individuals or groups who have a vested interest in the company's success.
Responsibilities to Customers
- Consumerism is the public demand for businesses to consider customer needs and wants in their decision-making processes.
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This quiz covers key concepts in business ethics, including ethical conduct, codes of ethics, and social responsibility. It explores the influence of organizational leaders and the responsibilities businesses have to their stakeholders. Test your knowledge of these essential topics in ethical business practices.
