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What was the initial perception of business ethics back in 1993?
What was the initial perception of business ethics back in 1993?
- It was viewed as the most critical aspect of business success.
- It was believed to be an essential component of new managerial training programs.
- It was seen as a passing trend that would soon fade away. (correct)
- It was considered a deeply-rooted aspect of business operations.
How was business ethics being incorporated into companies in the early 1990s?
How was business ethics being incorporated into companies in the early 1990s?
- By introducing strict regulations enforced by the government.
- By conducting frequent audits to ensure compliance.
- Through exclusive partnerships with academic institutions.
- Through new-hire orientations and management training programs. (correct)
What was the academia's stance towards business ethics in the early 1990s?
What was the academia's stance towards business ethics in the early 1990s?
- It was considered irrelevant and unnecessary for students.
- It was gaining traction as a subject for serious academic study. (correct)
- It was not recognized as a legitimate field of study.
- It was mandated for all students to take a course on business ethics.
How did one prominent business writer for Fortune Magazine describe the state of American business in 2007?
How did one prominent business writer for Fortune Magazine describe the state of American business in 2007?
What did Smith propose as the source of a good life?
What did Smith propose as the source of a good life?
Why did Smith argue that self-love can spur individuals to improve their condition?
Why did Smith argue that self-love can spur individuals to improve their condition?
According to Smith, what must individuals balance to be considered virtuous?
According to Smith, what must individuals balance to be considered virtuous?
What did Kidder emphasize about the success of capitalism?
What did Kidder emphasize about the success of capitalism?
What event is mentioned as outdoing itself on the shame index just about a year after business seemed to be back?
What event is mentioned as outdoing itself on the shame index just about a year after business seemed to be back?
Why is business ethics considered far from a fad?
Why is business ethics considered far from a fad?
Who are mentioned as contributing to Enron's collapse besides Enron executives and employees?
Who are mentioned as contributing to Enron's collapse besides Enron executives and employees?
What scandal is described as unparalleled in scope and fueling public outrage like no other business disaster in the text?
What scandal is described as unparalleled in scope and fueling public outrage like no other business disaster in the text?
Why were people angry and mistrustful after the financial debacle?
Why were people angry and mistrustful after the financial debacle?
What did Rushworth Kidder emphasize in relation to Adam Smith's work?
What did Rushworth Kidder emphasize in relation to Adam Smith's work?
Why does the text mention Adam Smith's book 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments'?
Why does the text mention Adam Smith's book 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments'?
What does Adam Smith's quote at the beginning of his book suggest about human nature?
What does Adam Smith's quote at the beginning of his book suggest about human nature?
What is defined as ethical behavior in business according to the text?
What is defined as ethical behavior in business according to the text?
How do many of the standards surrounding ethical behavior in business manifest?
How do many of the standards surrounding ethical behavior in business manifest?
Why is it important to consider the relationship between law and business ethics?
Why is it important to consider the relationship between law and business ethics?
What influences the decisions of individuals in work organizations?
What influences the decisions of individuals in work organizations?
What does the text suggest about the role of good upbringing in determining ethical conduct?
What does the text suggest about the role of good upbringing in determining ethical conduct?
Why do some individuals believe ethics should not be taught?
Why do some individuals believe ethics should not be taught?
In the context of organizational ethics, what is one reason mentioned for teaching employees about ethical dilemmas?
In the context of organizational ethics, what is one reason mentioned for teaching employees about ethical dilemmas?
Why is it likened to failing to teach a machinist how to operate a machine safely if employees are not helped to recognize the risks in their jobs?
Why is it likened to failing to teach a machinist how to operate a machine safely if employees are not helped to recognize the risks in their jobs?
What does the text define as 'ethics'?
What does the text define as 'ethics'?
How does the text suggest employers handle ethical conduct?
How does the text suggest employers handle ethical conduct?
What is the primary emphasis of the text regarding ethics?
What is the primary emphasis of the text regarding ethics?
Why might there be controversy about teaching ethics, according to the text?
Why might there be controversy about teaching ethics, according to the text?
