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What term is defined as a moral code that establishes boundaries of generally accepted behavior?
What term is defined as a moral code that establishes boundaries of generally accepted behavior?
- Rules
- Ethics (correct)
- Conventions
- Morality
Why is it important to act according to a code of ethics?
Why is it important to act according to a code of ethics?
- To maximize profit
- To conform to personal beliefs only
- To evade legal repercussions
- To establish boundaries of acceptable behavior (correct)
What do social conventions about right and wrong form the basis for?
What do social conventions about right and wrong form the basis for?
- Organizational rules
- Moral code
- Unethical behavior
- Established consensus (correct)
Why is business ethics becoming increasingly important?
Why is business ethics becoming increasingly important?
What approach can be taken to ensure ethical decision making?
What approach can be taken to ensure ethical decision making?
What trends have increased the risk of using information technology unethically?
What trends have increased the risk of using information technology unethically?
Why are organizations interested in fostering good business ethics?
Why are organizations interested in fostering good business ethics?
What defines boundaries of generally accepted behavior?
What defines boundaries of generally accepted behavior?
What are organizations doing to improve their business ethics?
What are organizations doing to improve their business ethics?
What do different rules often have despite contradictions?
What do different rules often have despite contradictions?
What is the principle called when an employer can be held responsible for the acts of its employees?
What is the principle called when an employer can be held responsible for the acts of its employees?
What is a characteristic of a successful ethics program according to the text?
What is a characteristic of a successful ethics program according to the text?
What role does a Corporate Ethics Officer play in a company?
What role does a Corporate Ethics Officer play in a company?
What is a responsibility of the Board of Directors with regards to ethical standards?
What is a responsibility of the Board of Directors with regards to ethical standards?
According to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, what is required of public companies?
According to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, what is required of public companies?
What does a social audit review according to the text?
What does a social audit review according to the text?
What is a key component of a corporate code of ethics?
What is a key component of a corporate code of ethics?
What does integrity refer to in the context of ethical behavior?
What does integrity refer to in the context of ethical behavior?
What is the difference between morals and ethics?
What is the difference between morals and ethics?
Why is fostering good business ethics important?
Why is fostering good business ethics important?
How does consistency benefit an organization as mentioned in the text?
How does consistency benefit an organization as mentioned in the text?
What is one of the reasons mentioned in the text for gaining the good will of the community?
What is one of the reasons mentioned in the text for gaining the good will of the community?
In the context of ethical behavior, what do vices refer to?
In the context of ethical behavior, what do vices refer to?
Why do companies value consistency in their operations according to the text?
Why do companies value consistency in their operations according to the text?
What can lead to bad business results as mentioned in the text?
What can lead to bad business results as mentioned in the text?
What does law refer to in the context of ethics?
What does law refer to in the context of ethics?
How do virtues differ from vices according to the text?
How do virtues differ from vices according to the text?
What is the main focus of the virtue ethics approach?
What is the main focus of the virtue ethics approach?
Why is the fairness approach concerned with fair distribution of benefits and burdens?
Why is the fairness approach concerned with fair distribution of benefits and burdens?
What is the importance of fostering good business ethics in organizations?
What is the importance of fostering good business ethics in organizations?
How does the common good approach differ from other ethical decision-making approaches?
How does the common good approach differ from other ethical decision-making approaches?
Why is it important for general business managers to be responsible for ethical decisions related to IT?
Why is it important for general business managers to be responsible for ethical decisions related to IT?
What is the risk associated with unethical behavior in organizations?
What is the risk associated with unethical behavior in organizations?
How does the utilitarian approach differ from the fairness approach in ethical decision making?
How does the utilitarian approach differ from the fairness approach in ethical decision making?
Why should ethical considerations be incorporated into decision making in organizations?
Why should ethical considerations be incorporated into decision making in organizations?
What are some common concerns related to unethical behavior in information technology?
What are some common concerns related to unethical behavior in information technology?
How can managers influence employees' ethical behavior according to the text?
How can managers influence employees' ethical behavior according to the text?
