Globalisation Issues and Scandals in the 90s

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Which ethical perspective emphasizes the intrinsic value of human life and dignity?

  • Deontological Perspective (correct)
  • Virtue Ethics
  • Consequentialism
  • Machiavellianism

Which ethical perspective justifies violations of moral standards for public utility and political power?

  • Utilitarianism
  • Consequentialism (correct)
  • Virtue Ethics
  • Deontological Perspective

Which ethical perspective defines the right action as the one that maximizes overall good?

  • Machiavellianism
  • Deontological Perspective
  • Virtue Ethics
  • Utilitarianism (correct)

Which ethical perspective emphasizes the development of virtues like wisdom, generosity, and courage for flourishing in communities?

<p>Virtue Ethics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical perspective focuses on the concept of happiness, material gain, and freedom?

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

Which ethical perspective emphasizes the universality and reciprocity of moral principles?

<p>Deontological Perspective (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Friedman, what is the social responsibility of business?

<p>To increase its profits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the stages of moral reasoning according to Kohlberg?

<p>Obedience and punishment orientation, interpersonal accord and conformity, social contract orientation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the contextual enablers of unethical behavior discussed in Session 2?

<p>Costly drug, escalation of commitment process, industry pressures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors increased obedience in the learning experiment at Yale?

<p>Authority physically close to participant, victim physically further from participant, someone else takes responsibility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Escalation of Commitment Process related to?

<p>Industry pressures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Freeman, what should businesses consider?

<p>The interests of all primary stakeholders, not just shareholders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What leads to expanded identities according to the text?

<p>Empathy and Outrospection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of The Heinz Dilemma?

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

What does Cialdini's Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion discuss?

<p>Weapons of mass influence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the drivers of scandals in the context of globalisation issues in the 90s?

<p>Increased Company Power, Deregulation, and Shareholder Doctrine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to the exposure of scandals in the 90s globalisation context?

<p>Rise of Social Movements and NGOs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the corporations pledge to take on in the 90s globalisation context?

<p>More responsibility to a wider range of stakeholders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the new era of dialogue and cooperation in the 90s globalisation context?

<p>Partnerships between NGOs and Corporates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of voluntary standards and transactional governance in the 90s globalisation context?

<p>Diffusion of voluntary programmes and transactional goals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of increased company power and deregulation, what were the ethical dilemmas associated with globalisation?

<p>Labour Conditions, Local Communities, and Environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the establishment of a code of conduct imposed on suppliers in 1992?

<p>90s scandals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Michael Porter and Mark Kramer, what is a criticism of CSR?

<p>Too PR focused lacking targets or comprehensive measures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Michael Porter and Mark Kramer suggest as an opportunity for innovation and competitive advantage?

<p>Creation of a corporate social agenda focusing on social/environmental issues that can benefit from (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was imposed on suppliers in 1998 as part of corporate responsibility?

<p>Minimal age for suppliers workers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the CSR debate according to Michael Porter and Mark Kramer?

<p>Tension between business and society instead of their interdependence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 2007, how many employees did Nike have working on CSR?

<p>90 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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