Module 5: Ethics
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What is the primary focus of deontological ethics?

  • The consequences of actions
  • Moral duties and obligations (correct)
  • Immediate personal gain
  • Maximizing overall benefit

In the exam situation described, why does the student refrain from cheating?

  • To maximize overall benefit
  • To avoid getting caught
  • To impress the teacher
  • To act honestly and with integrity (correct)

What is the main factor considered in a consequentialist approach to ethical decision-making?

  • The intentions behind an action
  • The consequences of the action (correct)
  • Following moral duties
  • The personal beliefs of the individual

How does consequentialism differ from deontological ethics?

<p>Deontology emphasizes moral obligations, while consequentialism emphasizes overall benefit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor plays a significant role in the consequentialist approach to organizing the fundraiser?

<p>Raising money for charity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What legislation addresses pollution control in the Philippines?

<p>Philippine Clean Air Act (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the fundraiser example, which option aligns best with a deontological view?

<p>Hosting an inclusive event accessible to all students (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which act in the Philippines focuses on proper waste disposal?

<p>Philippine Clean Water Act (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which law promotes energy efficiency projects in the Philippines?

<p>Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What initiative does the Philippine government encourage private sector participation in to offset carbon emissions?

<p>National Greening Programme (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which act requires large companies to manage plastic packaging waste responsibly in the Philippines?

<p>Extended Producer Responsibility Act (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which standards do labour standards, privacy measures, and human rights standards fall under?

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

What does normative ethics seek to define?

<p>Criteria for judging the morality of behaviors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of ethics focuses on the methods of moral argumentation?

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

What is the main role of applied ethics?

<p>Providing recommendations for action (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does normative ethics help distinguish between 'right' and 'wrong'?

<p>By defining criteria for morality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of metaethics?

<p>Examining moral argumentation methods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the E in ESG stand for when evaluating sustainable investments?

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

Which aspect is reflected by diversity and inclusion measures, production safety, and human rights issues in ESG ratings?

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

What does G stand for in ESG ratings related to a company's ethical standards?

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

What aspect of a company can make it particularly sustainable in terms of environmental contributions?

<p>Using environment-friendly technologies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are ESG ratings sometimes criticized for lack of transparency?

<p>For being largely based on self-declaration by corporations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does ESG stand for in relation to evaluating a company's social responsibility?

<p>Environmental Social Governance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three pillars of ESG?

<p>Safety and security management, Water management, Company culture policy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which standards are most commonly used for ESG reporting by companies?

<p>Global Reporting Initiative GRI (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?

<p>Ensuring a positive impact on consumers and society (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the ESG approach differ from the traditional approach towards investments?

<p>ESG considers various aspects like environmental and social impacts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which recent standards have been launched with higher quality according to the text?

<p>US-based Sustainability Accounting Standard Board SASB (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ESG as a mainstream approach today?

<p>It involves many investors and focuses on environmental and social aspects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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