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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?

Innovative responsibility (correct)

Legal responsibility

Philanthropic responsibility

Economic responsibility

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)?

The accountability of businesses to address societal welfare beyond legal obligations Signup and view all the answers

What does consumerism demand from businesses?

To consider customers' wants and needs in decision-making Signup and view all the answers

What is a formal code of ethics designed to do?

Present a set of guidelines outlining expected employee responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

Which category of responsibility is primarily concerned with legal compliance?

Legal responsibility Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the meaning of ethics in a business context?

A set of moral standards for evaluating business practices Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Business Ethics

Ethics refers to the set of moral standards used to judge whether something is right or wrong.

Ethical Conduct

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 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.