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What represents a primary motivation for buying protective equipment according to cost-benefit analysis?
What represents a primary motivation for buying protective equipment according to cost-benefit analysis?
In the context of ethical behavior, what does sticking to programs due to rules reflect?
In the context of ethical behavior, what does sticking to programs due to rules reflect?
What is a key characteristic of going beyond societal programs?
What is a key characteristic of going beyond societal programs?
What is moral injury in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic?
What is moral injury in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Which situation could lead to moral injury as explored in the article by Akram?
Which situation could lead to moral injury as explored in the article by Akram?
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What aspect does Akram's article likely examine regarding moral injury?
What aspect does Akram's article likely examine regarding moral injury?
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What describes the impact of moral injury on individuals according to the context provided?
What describes the impact of moral injury on individuals according to the context provided?
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What is the philosophical viewpoint on moral injury during moments of crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic?
What is the philosophical viewpoint on moral injury during moments of crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic?
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What primary argument does Waddock make regarding corporate responsibility?
What primary argument does Waddock make regarding corporate responsibility?
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Which of the following does Waddock suggest is necessary in the new governance mechanisms?
Which of the following does Waddock suggest is necessary in the new governance mechanisms?
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What shift does Waddock propose concerning corporate values?
What shift does Waddock propose concerning corporate values?
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How does Waddock view the role of education in promoting corporate responsibility?
How does Waddock view the role of education in promoting corporate responsibility?
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What does Waddock emphasize as crucial for systemic change in business practices?
What does Waddock emphasize as crucial for systemic change in business practices?
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What components does Waddock mention as part of the new institutional infrastructure?
What components does Waddock mention as part of the new institutional infrastructure?
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What role do partnerships play in Waddock's vision for corporate responsibility?
What role do partnerships play in Waddock's vision for corporate responsibility?
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What is cited as a key aspect of performance evaluations in Waddock's new framework?
What is cited as a key aspect of performance evaluations in Waddock's new framework?
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What is one significant limitation of private governance-based approaches in labor-related outcomes?
What is one significant limitation of private governance-based approaches in labor-related outcomes?
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How do lead firms in high-standard destinations influence their supply chain partners?
How do lead firms in high-standard destinations influence their supply chain partners?
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What effect does a narrow supply chain have on enforcement of labor-related standards?
What effect does a narrow supply chain have on enforcement of labor-related standards?
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Which hypothesis suggests that government actions are crucial for worker rights protection?
Which hypothesis suggests that government actions are crucial for worker rights protection?
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What challenge do broad supply chains create for workers seeking better protection?
What challenge do broad supply chains create for workers seeking better protection?
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How does the capacity of firms to relocate production affect worker rights?
How does the capacity of firms to relocate production affect worker rights?
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What has led multinational firms to commit to corporate social responsibility?
What has led multinational firms to commit to corporate social responsibility?
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Which industry characteristic is associated with better enforcement of labor standards?
Which industry characteristic is associated with better enforcement of labor standards?
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What is primarily independent according to the discussed literature?
What is primarily independent according to the discussed literature?
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What is suggested to be at the heart of the issues regarding legal governance and risk?
What is suggested to be at the heart of the issues regarding legal governance and risk?
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Which authors are mentioned as contributors to the understanding of risk and inequality?
Which authors are mentioned as contributors to the understanding of risk and inequality?
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What does the article suggest about the study of risk inequalities?
What does the article suggest about the study of risk inequalities?
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What role does the article highlight about law in relation to systemic harms?
What role does the article highlight about law in relation to systemic harms?
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What is emphasized as a critical method in understanding risk production?
What is emphasized as a critical method in understanding risk production?
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What phenomenon does the document suggest is causing a disjunction in social benefits and damages?
What phenomenon does the document suggest is causing a disjunction in social benefits and damages?
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Which of the following best captures the state of risks at the bottom according to the discussion?
Which of the following best captures the state of risks at the bottom according to the discussion?
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What is the main focus of Dean Curran's criticism of Ulrich Beck's concept of organized irresponsibility?
What is the main focus of Dean Curran's criticism of Ulrich Beck's concept of organized irresponsibility?
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What aspect of organized irresponsibility does Curran argue is overstated by Beck?
What aspect of organized irresponsibility does Curran argue is overstated by Beck?
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Which area does Curran believe Beck's theory of organized irresponsibility inadequately addresses?
Which area does Curran believe Beck's theory of organized irresponsibility inadequately addresses?
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How does Curran view Beck's metaphorical use of organized irresponsibility?
How does Curran view Beck's metaphorical use of organized irresponsibility?
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Which scholar's work does Beck's concept of organized irresponsibility draw from?
Which scholar's work does Beck's concept of organized irresponsibility draw from?
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Curran suggests that the relationship between organized irresponsibility and power relations should be characterized as:
Curran suggests that the relationship between organized irresponsibility and power relations should be characterized as:
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What does Curran argue is a significant oversight in Beck's discussion of organized irresponsibility?
What does Curran argue is a significant oversight in Beck's discussion of organized irresponsibility?
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What potential topic does organized irresponsibility illuminate according to the article?
What potential topic does organized irresponsibility illuminate according to the article?
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What is a primary reason the EU challenges the establishment of offshore shelters by US exporting companies?
What is a primary reason the EU challenges the establishment of offshore shelters by US exporting companies?
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How do export subsidies and import levies by the EU affect trade?
How do export subsidies and import levies by the EU affect trade?
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Which of the following best describes 'unquantifiable externalities' mentioned in the article?
Which of the following best describes 'unquantifiable externalities' mentioned in the article?
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What role do corporate power and influence play in harmful practices?
What role do corporate power and influence play in harmful practices?
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Which factor is highlighted as a barrier to controlling harmful corporate practices?
Which factor is highlighted as a barrier to controlling harmful corporate practices?
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Who should be included in the audience for addressing legal crimes, according to the findings?
Who should be included in the audience for addressing legal crimes, according to the findings?
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What is considered essential for remedial actions in addressing harmful corporate practices?
What is considered essential for remedial actions in addressing harmful corporate practices?
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What does the article suggest about the impact of large-scale anti-social activities by some industries?
What does the article suggest about the impact of large-scale anti-social activities by some industries?
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Study Notes
Literature Summary - Organizations and Society
- Lectures and Articles Covered: The document provides a summary of various lectures and articles, categorizing them by lecture number.
- Content Focus: The summaries cover a range of topics, including organizational structures, globalization, stakeholder theory, risk, virtue ethics, duty-based ethics, and compliance in complex environments.
- Key Concepts: Stakeholder theory, corporate social responsibility, CSV (Creating Shared Value), globalization, organizational irresponsibility, moral injury, duty-based ethics, virtue ethics, institutional theory (regulative, normative and cognitive pillars), and legitimacy.
- Authors and Works Mentioned: Numerous authors and their respective works are cited, including Freeman & Parmar, Friedman, Stiglitz, Akram, Athanassoulis, Christie, Groarke, and Sweet, Greenhalgh, Nathanson, Dittmer, McCormick, Van Staveren, Curran, Mosley, Porter & Kramer, Waddock, Scherer & Palazzo, Suchman, Greenwood & Hinings, Raaijmakers & Vermeulen.
- Key Themes: The relationship between organizations and society, the ethical considerations in business practices, globalization's impact, the role of stakeholders in decision-making, and the various perspectives on corporate responsibility.
- Methods: The document highlights various methodologies, including case studies, qualitative analysis, and empirical investigations, used for studying organizational behavior and decision-making.
- Specific Issues Explored: The documents discuss various contemporary and historical issues, such as corporate crime, social inequality, corporate responsibility, moral injury in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, worker rights in global value chains.
- Emphasis on Multi-Stakeholder Perspectives: Several articles emphasize the need for a holistic, multi-stakeholder approach to understanding organizational behavior and decision-making, moving beyond a sole focus on shareholders.
- Importance of Context: The study of organizational change and stability requires understanding the interplay between internal factors (e.g., values, power) and external factors (e.g., market, institutional contexts).
- Challenges of Defining and Measuring Concepts: The discussions highlight challenges and complexities in defining and measuring concepts like "effective stakeholder management"—as well as analyzing how this "effective" form is realized.
Lecture 1 Summary
- Article 1 (Freeman & Parmar, 2007): Stakeholder Capitalism: The article advocates for a stakeholder orientation, emphasizing the interests of all stakeholders – not just shareholders, in addition to organizational success.
- Article 2 (Friedman, 1970): The Social Responsibility of Business Is to Increase Its Profits: This article argues that a company's sole responsibility is to maximize shareholder profits.
Lecture 2 Summary
- Article 6 (Akram, 2021): Moral Injury and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Examines moral injury experienced by healthcare professionals during the pandemic.
- Article 7 (Athanassoulis, n.d.): Virtue Ethics: Briefly describes virtue ethics as an ethical approach focusing on character traits and moral virtues.
- Article 8 (BBC, 2014): Duty-based ethics/deontology: Discusses deontology as a moral theory that emphasizes inherent rightness/wrongness of actions and following moral duties, irrespective of consequences.
Lecture 3 Summary
- Article 15 (Crane et al, 2014): Creating Shared Value: Critiques the originality of the Creating Shared Value concept, arguing it's not entirely distinct from other existing ideas, such as strategic corporate social responsibility.
- Article 16 (Mosley, 2017): Workers' rights in global value chains: Explores the impact of global supply chains on workers' rights and the role of host country governments in protecting them.
Lecture 4 Summary
- Article 19 (Curran, 2018a): Organized Irresponsibility: Discusses how organized irresponsibility can intensify social risk and inequality.
- Article 20 (Curran, 2018b): Organized Irresponsibility and the Contradictions of Collective Agency: A related article focusing on corporate crime and the limitations of existing legal frameworks for addressing the actions of corporations as collective agents.
Lecture 5 Summary
- Article 22 (Mitchell et al., 1997): Stakeholder Salience: Presents a framework for identifying and prioritizing stakeholders based on power, legitimacy, and urgency.
- Article 23 (Scherer & Palazzo, 2007): Corporate Responsibility: Outlines a political conception of corporate responsibility that emphasizes dialogue and stakeholder participation.
- Article 24 (Schiavone, 2021): Digital Business Models: Explores digital business models and ridesharing for value co-creation in healthcare.
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This quiz provides a comprehensive summary of key concepts in organizations and society, including stakeholder theory, corporate social responsibility, and ethics. It encapsulates various lectures and articles, highlighting crucial themes such as globalization, risk, and moral injury. Prepare to explore the insights of renowned authors in this enlightening overview.
