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What is the prevailing idea about good and bad?
What is the prevailing idea about good and bad?
Morality
What does ethical absolutism believe in?
What does ethical absolutism believe in?
_______ analysis is a way of handling complexity in business ethics.
_______ analysis is a way of handling complexity in business ethics.
Stakeholder
Levinas believes that our understanding is a selfish totalization of our own experience.
Levinas believes that our understanding is a selfish totalization of our own experience.
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Match the following philosophers with their views:
Match the following philosophers with their views:
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What is the concept of rewards often justified by?
What is the concept of rewards often justified by?
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What is the primary focus of the textbook of business ethics?
What is the primary focus of the textbook of business ethics?
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Why are continental philosophers skeptical of ethical absolutism?
Why are continental philosophers skeptical of ethical absolutism?
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According to Freeman, what is the significance of stakeholders in mainstream business ethics?
According to Freeman, what is the significance of stakeholders in mainstream business ethics?
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What is the purpose of stakeholder analysis in business ethics?
What is the purpose of stakeholder analysis in business ethics?
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What is implied by the concept of 'crossings' in business ethics?
What is implied by the concept of 'crossings' in business ethics?
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What is the main concern of business ethics in relation to performance?
What is the main concern of business ethics in relation to performance?
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What is the main goal of the corporate social responsibility standards?
What is the main goal of the corporate social responsibility standards?
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What is the approach of Donna Woods in relation to CSR2?
What is the approach of Donna Woods in relation to CSR2?
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What is the primary difference between Corporate Responsibility Standards and Code of Conduct?
What is the primary difference between Corporate Responsibility Standards and Code of Conduct?
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What is the name of the UN initiative that calls on companies to align their operations with universal principles?
What is the name of the UN initiative that calls on companies to align their operations with universal principles?
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What is the characteristic of the 'Strategic' attitude towards CSR?
What is the characteristic of the 'Strategic' attitude towards CSR?
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What is the criticism of CSR by Frederick?
What is the criticism of CSR by Frederick?
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What is the main difference between transformational leadership and transactional leadership?
What is the main difference between transformational leadership and transactional leadership?
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According to the 'Hitler Problem', what can be concluded about Hitler?
According to the 'Hitler Problem', what can be concluded about Hitler?
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What is the main characteristic of whistleblowing in open organizations?
What is the main characteristic of whistleblowing in open organizations?
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What is the main idea behind Bauman's view on moral practice?
What is the main idea behind Bauman's view on moral practice?
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What is the main distinction between empirical and sublime bodies in Zizek's approach?
What is the main distinction between empirical and sublime bodies in Zizek's approach?
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What is the main idea behind John Caputo's view on obligations?
What is the main idea behind John Caputo's view on obligations?
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What is the main idea behind the concept of merit arguments?
What is the main idea behind the concept of merit arguments?
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What is the primary goal of the thought experiment proposed by John Rawls?
What is the primary goal of the thought experiment proposed by John Rawls?
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What is the focus of organizational justice, according to the lecture?
What is the focus of organizational justice, according to the lecture?
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What is the primary concern of distributive justice, according to the lecture?
What is the primary concern of distributive justice, according to the lecture?
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What is the primary focus of procedural justice, according to the lecture?
What is the primary focus of procedural justice, according to the lecture?
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What is the primary focus of interactional justice, according to the lecture?
What is the primary focus of interactional justice, according to the lecture?
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According to Levinas, what is the primary focus of ethics?
According to Levinas, what is the primary focus of ethics?
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Why is organizational justice important, according to the lecture?
Why is organizational justice important, according to the lecture?
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What is one of the advantages of standards in business?
What is one of the advantages of standards in business?
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What is a criticism of standards in business?
What is a criticism of standards in business?
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What is a guideline for MNCs proposed by Richard De George?
What is a guideline for MNCs proposed by Richard De George?
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What is one of the forms of globalization?
What is one of the forms of globalization?
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Who agrees with Nancy's view on globalization?
Who agrees with Nancy's view on globalization?
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What is the concept of hypernorms related to?
What is the concept of hypernorms related to?
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What is a criticism of standards related to human rights?
What is a criticism of standards related to human rights?
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What is one of the advantages of standards in terms of stakeholders?
What is one of the advantages of standards in terms of stakeholders?
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Study Notes
Ethics
- Morality refers to prevailing ideas about good and bad
- Business ethics involves critical thinking and taking a stance on business problems
- Ethical absolutism believes in one conception of right and wrong for all people at all times
- Continental philosophers are skeptical of absolutist claims due to totalitarian implications
Stakeholder Theory
- Stakeholders are key concepts in mainstream business ethics and CSR development
- Freeman's stakeholder analysis is a way of handling complexity in business ethics
- Stakeholder theory is about what society expects of businesses
- It has a moral perspective (reasonable pluralism) and is politically relevant
- Philanthro-capitalism can be undemocratic or anti-democratic
- Hyperagents are individuals who can do what it would take a social movement to do
- Stakeholder analysis has theoretical flaws, emphasizing powerful stakeholders and being firm-centric
Moral Decision Making
- Consequentialism is a moral philosophy that suggests decisions should be made based on their consequences
- Utilitarianism is a form of consequentialism that seeks to maximize overall happiness or well-being
- Immanuel Kant's categorical imperative emphasizes intentions and universality over consequences
- Kohlberg's moral development theory proposes three stages of morality: reward and punishment, external ethics, and personal ethics
- Bounded rationality suggests that humans cannot make fully rational decisions due to limited information
- Derrida's différance concept suggests that moral concepts are dynamic and lack fixed meaning
Reward, Incentive, and Compensation
- Rewards are often justified when associated with risks taken
- Merit arguments suggest that rewards should be based on effort and achievement
- John Rawls' veil of ignorance thought experiment proposes that fairness is achieved by forgetting one's identity
- Communitarianism, in contrast, grounds morality in social context
- In organizational justice, fairness is a subjective perspective and is descriptive rather than normative
Organizational Justice
- Organizational justice focuses on justice for the self
- Aristotle, Thrasymachus, and Bernard Mandeville have contributed to the concept of organizational justice
- John Rawls' theory of justice as fairness is influential in this area
- Three dimensions of organizational justice are distributive, procedural, and interactional
- Levinas' ethics emphasize the importance of the Other and puts them first
Leadership
- Leadership is often embellished and made to seem more beautiful than it is
- Great Man Theory proposes that great leaders are born, while Behavioral Leadership suggests they are made
- Transformational leadership transforms people's lives, while transactional leadership is based on reward or punishment
- Good leadership is ethical and effective, according to Joanne B. Ciulla
- The Hitler Problem challenges the idea that all transformational leaders are moral
- Zizek's approach to leadership emphasizes the importance of the sublime body
Whistleblowing
- Whistleblowers are individuals who report unethical behavior to prevent harm
- Internal and external whistleblowing differ in their approaches to reporting
- The nature of an organization affects the acceptability of whistleblowing
- John Caputo believes that obligations do not require consent, while Bauman suggests that moral practice should always set unachievable standards
Corporate Social Responsibility
- CSR is a controversial and optical concept
- Attitudes towards CSR range from defensive to civil, with implications for business strategy
- From CSR to Corporate Social Responsiveness, emphasizing responsiveness over responsibility
- Critics of CSR argue that it is superficial or used for reputation management
- The corporate social performance approach integrates social issues into business strategies
- Archie Carroll's pyramid of social responsibility proposes four levels of responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility Standards
- Principle-based standards, reporting-based standards, and certification-based standards are three types of CSR standards
- UN global compact is a set of universal principles for corporations to follow
- Advantages of standards include providing orientation and creating a level playing field, while criticisms argue that they are bureautic or allow for blue washing
Sustainability
- Sustainability is a complex and multifaceted concept
- It involves environmental, social, and economic dimensions
- Corporations have a role to play in promoting sustainability
Globalization
- Guidelines for MNCs by Richard De George propose a set of principles for corporate behavior
- Hyperglobalization and skepticism are two approaches to understanding globalization
- Globalization can be economic, political, or cultural in nature
- Nancy and Sloterdijk propose conflicting views on globalization and cultural identity
- Hypernorms, as proposed by Donaldson and Dunfee, are universal moral principles that apply across cultures
Ethics and Morality
- Morality refers to the prevailing ideas about good and bad.
- Ethical absolutism is the belief that there is one conception of right and wrong that should hold for people at all times.
Business and Ethics
- Business ethics involves crossings between business and ethics, business and philosophy, and business ethics and continental philosophy.
- It requires a willingness to take a critical stance, questioning unquestioned positions, and developing one's own perspective on business problems.
Stakeholder Theory
- Stakeholders are a key concept in mainstream business ethics and a theoretical cornerstone for the development of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
- Stakeholder analysis is a way of handling complexity in business ethics.
Veil of Ignorance
- The veil of ignorance is a thought experiment by John Rawls to identify fairness.
- It involves forgetting one's identity to make impartial decisions.
Communitarianism
- Communitarianism is the opposite of the veil of ignorance, emphasizing that our ideas of right and wrong are grounded in the social context.
- It argues that our identity and social context influence our moral judgments.
Organizational Justice
- Organizational justice focuses on justice for the self, with fairness being a subjective perspective.
- It is descriptive, examining how people perceive fairness in their interactions with others.
- There are three dimensions of organizational justice: distributive, procedural, and interactional.
Philosophical Theories
- Aristotle's views on justice emphasize the importance of fairness and equality.
- Thrasymachus believed that justice is the interest of the strong.
- Bernard Mandeville thought that private vices lead to public benefits.
- John Rawls' theory of justice emphasizes fairness and equality.
Leadership
- Leadership involves a willingness to make tough decisions and take responsibility.
- There are different approaches to leadership, including the Great Man Theory, behavioral leadership, transformational leadership, and transactional leadership.
- Joanne B. Ciullia believes that good leadership is both ethical and effective.
Whistleblowing
- Whistleblowing involves reporting unethical behavior or wrongdoing within an organization.
- There are two types of whistleblowing: internal (reporting within the organization) and external (reporting outside the organization).
- Whistleblowing can be challenging, especially in organizations with rigid bureaucracies and lack of open communication.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- CSR is a controversial and complex topic, with different attitudes towards it, ranging from defensive to civil.
- There are different approaches to CSR, including defensive, compliant, managerial, strategic, and civil.
- Archie Carroll's pyramid of social responsibility emphasizes the importance of economic, legal, ethical, and philanthropic responsibilities.
Corporate Social Performance (CSP)
- CSP involves measuring and evaluating an organization's social performance.
- Donna Woods' approach to CSP emphasizes the importance of making CSR measurable and determining identity.
Corporate Social Responsibility Standards
- There are different types of CSR standards, including principle-based, reporting-based, and certification-based standards.
- The UN Global Compact is a voluntary initiative that encourages companies to align their operations with ten universal principles in four areas: human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
Sustainability
- Sustainability involves balancing economic, social, and environmental responsibilities.
- There are different approaches to sustainability, including the triple bottom line and stakeholder theory.
Globalization
- Globalization involves the increasing interconnectedness of economies and societies worldwide.
- There are different forms of globalization, including hyperglobalization and skepticism.
- Guidelines for multinational corporations (MNCs) include respecting human rights, adhering to international labor standards, and adopting environmentally sustainable practices.
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Explore the introduction to business ethics, morality, and the intersection of business and philosophy. Learn about critical thinking and ethics in the context of business.
