Organisational Stakeholders Quiz
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What is the main focus of primary stakeholders in an organization?

  • Donations, pollution prevention, and recycling
  • Product quality and honest advertising
  • Financial soundness and accurate financial disclosure (correct)
  • Ensuring workplace safety
  • Which group would be categorized as a secondary stakeholder in an organization?

  • Suppliers
  • Investors
  • Government (correct)
  • Customers
  • What does stakeholder analysis or mapping aim to determine?

  • Product quality standards
  • Employee salary expectations
  • Workplace safety measures
  • Influence of stakeholders on performance (correct)
  • Which of the following best describes Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?

    <p>Behaving ethically and contributing to economic development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do employees primarily focus on in terms of stakeholder concerns?

    <p>Workplace safety and fair employment conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stakeholder group is crucial for the survival of an organization?

    <p>Investors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ethical policies and social responsibility practices in an organisation?

    <p>To remain competitive and meet the demands of the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do businesses need to incorporate ethics into their strategies according to the text?

    <p>To ensure long-term sustainability and competitiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text mention as a potential consequence of unethical or questionable social practices?

    <p>Devastation to a business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text define ethics beyond just not violating laws?

    <p>A set of moral standards among employees benefiting a collective interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between the Conventional stage and the Postconventional stage in ethical development?

    <p>In the Conventional stage, individuals consider interests and expectations of others, while in the Postconventional stage, individuals follow personal principles and consider group and societal interests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does corporate sustainability entail?

    <p>Ensuring long-term viability and competitiveness through responsible practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of a situational factor that influences ethical conduct within an organization?

    <p>Lack of ethics training programmes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do consumers becoming more demanding pose a challenge to businesses according to the text?

    <p>Increased scrutiny on business practices and ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what level does the development of corporate culture to support ethics involve providing tools to evaluate ethical dilemmas and reach suitable solutions?

    <p>Ethical reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do executives play in shaping ethical conduct according to the text?

    <p>Executives must lead by example and act as ethical role models.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What responsibility do organisations have towards society, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Organisations have a responsibility to be aware of and follow ethical standards applicable in each country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a level involved in the development of corporate culture to support ethics as per the text?

    <p>Ethical perception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the core qualities associated with the successful implementation of sustainability strategies?

    <p>Leading by example</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor in developing a culture of continual improvement, innovation, and learning?

    <p>Valuing people's capability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is emphasized as important for driving successful business sustainability?

    <p>Understanding stakeholders' values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the enabling conditions for integrated sustainability as outlined in Table 3.3 on page 61 of the textbook?

    <p>Valuing sustainable results and outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is developing and valuing people's capability considered important in implementing sustainable strategies?

    <p>To foster a culture of continual improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of sustainability enablers, why is behaving ethically, socially, financially, and environmentally responsible emphasized?

    <p>To ensure sustainable results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized in the text as a key guideline for ethical behaviour in an organisation?

    <p>Complying with the law and its spirit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role should finance professionals play in relation to ethical behaviour according to the text?

    <p>Acting as ethical champions challenging business assumptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a suggested approach for dealing with ethical dilemmas in the text?

    <p>Having a framework and process for resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to integrate ethics into an organization's business strategy?

    <p>To enhance reputation and independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should governance structures include to ensure ethical oversight?

    <p>People with appropriate skills to scrutinize social, ethical, and environmental performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text suggest organizations handle unethical business practices?

    <p>Conduct business transparently and avoid unethical practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

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