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What does the term 'Corporate' in Corporate Social Responsibility refer to?
Which of the following best captures the essence of Corporate Social Responsibility?
What is a primary focus of business ethics?
Which quality describes the nature of business ethics as depicted in the content?
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Why is ethical decision-making considered subjective in business ethics?
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What is the primary purpose of studying ethics?
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Which of the following is NOT a source of moral beliefs?
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What does the term 'instrumental value' refer to?
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Which of the following core values emphasizes responsible use of resources?
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What are moral standards primarily based on?
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What is the key distinction between intrinsic value and instrumental value?
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Which of the following statements is true about values?
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What defines the concept of 'respect for life' in core moral values?
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What is the primary focus of business ethics?
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How is morality related to business ethics?
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What do social ethics primarily consist of?
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Which of the following is an example of social ethics?
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Why might social ethics differ between societies?
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Which of the following best describes the objective of ensuring ethical behavior in business?
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What does the statement 'you can remove a man from society but you cannot remove society from the man' imply?
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What is one of the practical utilities of business ethics?
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Study Notes
Ethics, Values, and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Ethics are rules that help distinguish right from wrong, encouraging right actions.
- Ethics guide how people live their lives, considering right and wrong behavior in interactions with others and desired interactions from others.
- Ethics, also known as moral philosophy, studies morality. It comes from the Greek word ethos, meaning character or custom.
- Moral standards are principles rooted in religious, cultural, or philosophical beliefs.
- These beliefs may stem from various sources such as friends, family, ethnic background, religion, school, media, role models, or mentors.
- Values indicate what's important, guiding decisions about right and wrong.
- Morals are rules for deciding what's good or bad.
Six Core Moral Values
- Love of God
- Respect for life
- Respect for authority
- Love of truth
- Respect for dignity of human sexuality
- Responsible dominion over material things
Core Values of Human Beings
- Humility – valuing others, recognizing their worth.
- Humor – recognizing and appreciating the funny things in life.
- Integrity – aligning actions, speech, and thoughts.
- Creativity – finding inspiration and new ideas.
- Curiosity - endless exploration.
- Transparency – being open about one's actions.
- Respect – valuing and appreciating all people.
- Honesty – being truthful and sincere in interactions.
- Simplicity – appreciating the value of life and the small things.
Business Core Values
- Professionalism – high standards and competent conduct.
- Trust – reliable behavior.
- Friendly – pleasant and welcoming interactions.
- Honesty – being truthful and upright.
- Client Focused - understanding and meeting the needs of clients.
- Team Focused - cooperative and proactive work within a team.
- Ethical – adhering to principles and morals.
- Respectful – treating all people with courtesy.
- Integrity – strong values and strong moral codes.
- Vision – having an aspiration and a desire to improve and achieve goals.
What is Value?
- Value represents the worth or importance of something or someone.
- Value can be intrinsic (good in and of itself, sought for its own sake), like happiness, health, or self-respect.
- Value can be instrumental (contributing to acquiring other values), such as money potentially purchasing happiness.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- A business demonstrates CSR through its values, ethics, contributions to communities, and commitment to fair treatment of customers, employees, and shareholders.
- CSR is driven by a desire to protect customers, employees, and shareholders.
- CSR is a commitment to improving community well-being through discretionary business practices.
Meaning of CSR
- CSR is based on organized business, social values that concern the society, leading to accountability.
Examples of CSR
- Several business models illustrated commitment to community well-being, through investments in social programs, or other acts.
Pyramids of CSR
- Pyramid structure of responsibilities:
- Economic: obeying laws and being profitable
- Legal: following all legal requirements
- Ethical: acting morally in accordance with society's expectations
- Philanthropic: exceeding expectations to participate in community well-being
Business Ethics
- Examines ethical principles in business, addressing ethical problems arising in business situations.
- Applies to all business conduct, affecting how individuals and organizations operate.
Nature of Business Ethics
- Complex: no common consensus on ethical issues.
- Dynamic: adaptable to ever-changing business practices.
- Interdependent: ethical decision-making involves considering how decisions affect others.
- Subjective: diverse frameworks for ethical decisions vary among people and organizations.
Objectives of Business Ethics
- Develop ethical decision-making frameworks
- Provide solutions to ethical dilemmas
- Ensure ethical and practical utility
- Foster understanding of right and wrong
Morality and Ethics
- Morality concerns understanding right and wrong behavior, often treated similarly to ethics in business contexts.
- Morality can be a subject of study within business ethics.
Social Ethics
- Social ethics are unwritten rules accepted within a society regarding appropriate behavior.
- These are principles, not laws, to be applied in various situations to ensure proper decision-making aligned with societal values.
- They may vary across societies and cultures, yet certain behaviors and moral principles are universally expected, such as charity, family values, participation, acceptance, and sharing.
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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of ethics, values, and corporate social responsibility. It delves into moral philosophy and discusses core moral values that guide human interactions. Understanding these principles is essential for ethical decision-making in personal and professional contexts.
