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Match the following types of social responsibility with their definitions:
Match the following types of social responsibility with their definitions:
Economic Responsibility = complying with laws and regulations Legal Responsibility = creating economic value for stakeholders Ethical Responsibility = going beyond the law to do what is right Philanthropic Responsibility = contributing to the well-being of society
Match the following ethical theories with their descriptions:
Match the following ethical theories with their descriptions:
Utilitarianism = adhering to moral rules and principles Deontology = acting to maximize overall happiness and well-being Virtue Ethics = cultivating character traits and moral virtues Consequentialism = not mentioned in the content
Match the following ethical issues in business with their descriptions:
Match the following ethical issues in business with their descriptions:
Conflict of Interest = unfair treatment based on race, gender, age, etc. Whistleblowing = when personal interests conflict with business interests Discrimination = reporting unethical behavior Intellectual Property = protecting creative work and ideas
Match the following ways to implement social responsibility and ethics with their descriptions:
Match the following ways to implement social responsibility and ethics with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Social Responsibility and Ethics
Definition
- Social responsibility refers to the obligation of an organization to act in a way that benefits society as a whole, including its stakeholders and the environment.
- Ethics refers to the moral principles and values that guide an individual's or organization's behavior.
Importance
- Enhances reputation and builds trust with stakeholders
- Improves brand image and increases customer loyalty
- Attracts investors and talent
- Reduces legal and regulatory risks
- Supports long-term sustainability
Types of Social Responsibility
- Economic Responsibility: creating economic value for stakeholders
- Legal Responsibility: complying with laws and regulations
- Ethical Responsibility: going beyond the law to do what is right
- Philanthropic Responsibility: contributing to the well-being of society
Ethical Theories
- Utilitarianism: acting to maximize overall happiness and well-being
- Deontology: adhering to moral rules and principles
- Virtue Ethics: cultivating character traits and moral virtues
Ethical Issues in Business
- Conflict of Interest: when personal interests conflict with business interests
- Whistleblowing: reporting unethical behavior
- Discrimination: unfair treatment based on race, gender, age, etc.
- Intellectual Property: protecting creative work and ideas
Implementing Social Responsibility and Ethics
- Code of Conduct: establishing a written code of ethics
- Training and Education: educating employees on ethics and social responsibility
- Accountability: holding individuals and organizations accountable for their actions
- Stakeholder Engagement: engaging with stakeholders to understand their needs and concerns
Social Responsibility and Ethics
Definition
- Social responsibility is the obligation of an organization to benefit society, including stakeholders and the environment.
- Ethics refers to the moral principles and values guiding individual or organizational behavior.
Importance
- Social responsibility enhances reputation and builds trust with stakeholders.
- It improves brand image and increases customer loyalty.
- Social responsibility attracts investors and talent.
- It reduces legal and regulatory risks.
- It supports long-term sustainability.
Types of Social Responsibility
Economic Responsibility
- Creating economic value for stakeholders.
Legal Responsibility
- Complying with laws and regulations.
Ethical Responsibility
- Going beyond the law to do what is right.
Philanthropic Responsibility
- Contributing to the well-being of society.
Ethical Theories
Utilitarianism
- Acting to maximize overall happiness and well-being.
Deontology
- Adhering to moral rules and principles.
Virtue Ethics
- Cultivating character traits and moral virtues.
Ethical Issues in Business
Conflict of Interest
- When personal interests conflict with business interests.
Whistleblowing
- Reporting unethical behavior.
Discrimination
- Unfair treatment based on race, gender, age, etc.
Intellectual Property
- Protecting creative work and ideas.
Implementing Social Responsibility and Ethics
Code of Conduct
- Establishing a written code of ethics.
Training and Education
- Educating employees on ethics and social responsibility.
Accountability
- Holding individuals and organizations accountable for their actions.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Engaging with stakeholders to understand their needs and concerns.
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Understand the importance of social responsibility and ethics in organizations, including its impact on reputation, brand image, and customer loyalty.