Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics Officers

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What is the focus of normative ethics?

Contrasting social and personal ethics

Describing and analyzing actual behavior

Examining the influence of social circumstances

Providing guidelines for appropriate behavior (correct)

How does descriptive ethics differ from normative ethics?

Normative ethics establishes what should guide behavior, while descriptive ethics describes what actually guides behavior. (correct)

Descriptive ethics focuses on social influences, whereas normative ethics focuses on personal decision making.

Normative ethics deals with business ethics, while descriptive ethics deals with personal integrity.

Descriptive ethics provides guidelines for behavior, whereas normative ethics analyzes actual behavior.

In ethical decision making, what can significantly influence one's behavior?

Social environment (correct)

Descriptive ethics

Corporate social responsibility

Personal integrity

How does the social context impact ethical decision making?

It creates barriers to acting ethically Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of management literature on corporate social responsibility?

Obedience to the law Signup and view all the answers

What is an important consideration regarding personal integrity and ethical behavior in a corporate environment?

Corporate environment can restrict ethical choices Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of ethics officers in corporations according to the text?

Legal compliance issues Signup and view all the answers

How does personal integrity relate to social responsibility in ethical decision making?

Personal integrity complements social responsibility in ethical decision making Signup and view all the answers

Which act introduced a significant layer of legal compliance issues for corporations?

Sarbanes-Oxley Act Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text question whether obedience to the law is sufficient to fulfill ethical duties?

To challenge the ethicality of the law itself Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest as a more effective guidepost for decision-making than legal compliance alone?

Ethics as a guidepost Signup and view all the answers

In what context does the text mention that many corporations have established ethics programs?

In relation to managing corporate ethics programs Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Chapter 5 in the text?

Corporate Social Responsibility Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame mentioned to build a reputation in business?

20 years Signup and view all the answers

In the context of corporate culture, what does 'effective leadership' primarily aim to achieve?

Balancing ethical decisions with business success Signup and view all the answers

What is the integrative model of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) primarily concerned with?

Balancing economic, social, and environmental goals Signup and view all the answers

Which chapter in the text explores the theme of ethics in marketing?

Chapter 8 Signup and view all the answers

What ethical issue related to workplace monitoring is discussed in Chapter 7?

Drug Testing Signup and view all the answers

Which concept is NOT associated with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as outlined in the text?

Environmental Model Signup and view all the answers

'Ethical Leadership' in corporate culture is most closely linked to which of the following?

'Value-Based' cultures Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Responsibility for Products' primarily refer to within the context of Ethics and Marketing?

Safety and Liability Standards Signup and view all the answers

In the text, what is emphasized as a crucial element for creating an ethical corporate culture?

Incorporating values and ethics in every aspect of business operations Signup and view all the answers