Ethical Business Practices in Christianity and Judaism

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According to the text, what is emphasized in Christianity when it comes to business?

  • Exploitation of workers for personal gain
  • Human dignity, justice, and concern for people (correct)
  • Concern for the environment
  • Profit maximization at all costs

What is the importance of honesty and fair pricing in Judaism?

  • It is important only for small businesses
  • It is important for all businesses (correct)
  • It is important for businesses that deal with government contracts
  • It is not important

What is the obligation of employers towards their workers in Judaism?

  • Employers are only obligated to pay workers if they are family members
  • Employers are only obligated to pay workers if they are Jewish
  • Employers are obligated to pay workers on schedule (correct)
  • Employers are not obligated to pay workers on schedule

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Study Notes

Christianity:

  • Emphasizes human dignity, justice, and concern for people in business.
  • Christians should ensure workers are well-paid and find work meaningful.
  • Christians should not engage in unethical business practices such as extortion.
  • Transparency and honesty in dealings, products, and services are important.
  • Christians should not push people to buy goods or services for personal gain.

Judaism:

  • Believes in one God and an intimate relationship with Him.
  • Honesty and fair pricing are important in business.
  • The Talmud emphasizes price control.
  • Employers are obligated to pay workers on schedule.
  • Work, including manual labor, is held in high esteem.

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