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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial in Christianity?

<p>Human dignity and concern for people (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Musonius Rufus teach about ethics and philosophy?

<p>Ethics must be practiced in daily life (C)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Everything is constantly changing (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What principle is the Buddhist ethics based on?

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

What does the text say Buddhists pursue in their businesses?

<p>The 'right livelihood' (C)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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