Foundations of Business Ethics: Philosophical Reflections
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What is one of the major forces influencing every decision we make, according to the text?

  • Our hobbies and interests
  • Our favorite color
  • Our genetic set-up (correct)
  • Our daily routines

    • Which of the following religions is NOT mentioned in the text as one of the world's major religions?

  • Hinduism
  • Taoism (correct)
  • Christianity
  • Buddhism

    • In Christianity, what serves as the foundation of this religion?

  • The Quran
  • The Tripitaka
  • The Vedas
  • The Old and New Testaments (correct)

    • What is one of the main beliefs of Christianity regarding Jesus of Nazareth?

    <p>He entered history to redeem humanity from sin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is crucial in Christianity?

    <p>Human dignity and concern for people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which external influences can contribute to the beliefs human beings accumulate, as stated in the text?

    <p>What people tell us, news, and what we read</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Musonius Rufus teach about ethics and philosophy?

    <p>Ethics must be practiced in daily life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the ancient Greeks keep journals of their daily behavior?

    <p>To track their progress in ethical behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between ethics and habits according to the text?

    <p>Ethics and habits are intertwined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can business leaders measure progress in terms of ethics and organizational performance?

    <p>Through evidence-based assessments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about self-assessment in terms of ethics?

    <p>Self-assessment helps in evaluating improvements in ethical behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the ancient Greeks track behaviors like losing temper or getting drunk?

    <p>To assess whether they were improving their behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Plutarch aim to do with his work, Parallel Lives?

    <p>Provide better role models for young people to emulate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In organizational terms, what is emphasized as more important than what you say to your employees?

    <p>How you behave and treat others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will employees most likely do if a leader talks about ethics but cuts corners?

    <p>Follow the leader's unethical behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can organizations enhance their employees' sense of purpose, according to the text?

    <p>By asking employees how worthwhile they feel their job is</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Plutarch understand about humans, according to the text?

    <p>They are highly social creatures who observe and imitate others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Plutarch, what will the best young employees do with a leader's example?

    <p>Aim to exceed the leader's standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key insight that Buddhist theory puts into practice?

    <p>Everything is constantly changing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can an idea that seems logical and solid become a trigger for?

    <p>Narrow-minded thinking, stubbornness, and inflexibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle is the Buddhist ethics based on?

    <p>The principle of non-violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text say Buddhists pursue in their businesses?

    <p>The 'right livelihood'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text say is governed by examining a certain action that must avoid any harm, according to Buddhist teachings?

    <p>The principles of ethics and morals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five fundamental moral precepts practiced by members of the monastic orders and the laity?

    <p>Refraining from taking property, behaving unchastely, speaking wrongly, stealing, and drinking intoxicants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of defining goals in business according to the text?

    <p>Defining goals makes it easier to determine the aim of the business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle should be followed in business based on the text?

    <p>Following the principle of cause and effect to identify steps needed for a project roadmap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is developing empathy and compassion for customers crucial in business?

    <p>To understand and solve potential customer challenges effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What qualities are emphasized for businesses to embody according to the text?

    <p>Flexibility, innovation, and awareness of impermanence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text relate intuition to business proposals?

    <p>Intuition is needed to work out factors leading to the ultimate aim in a business proposal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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