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Match the concepts related to social responsibility with their definitions:
Match the concepts related to social responsibility with their definitions:
Economic responsibility = Complying with laws and regulations. Legal responsibility = Generating profits and creating economic value. Philanthropic responsibility = Engaging in charitable activities and donating to social causes. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) = Voluntary actions taken by a company to improve social and environmental conditions.
Match the ethical principles with their descriptions:
Match the ethical principles with their descriptions:
Honesty and transparency = Developing character traits and virtues, such as honesty and compassion. Fairness and justice = Respect for individuals and the environment Responsibility and accountability = Following moral rules and duties, regardless of consequences. Loyalty and trust = Principles and values that guide decision-making and behavior in a business.
Match the ethical theories with their descriptions:
Match the ethical theories with their descriptions:
Utilitarianism = Following moral rules and duties, regardless of consequences. Deontology = Acting to maximize overall happiness and well-being. Virtue ethics = Recognizing that ethical values vary across cultures and individuals. Moral relativism = Developing character traits and virtues, such as honesty and compassion.
Match the steps of ethical decision-making with their descriptions:
Match the steps of ethical decision-making with their descriptions:
Match the social responsibility concepts with their descriptions:
Match the social responsibility concepts with their descriptions:
Match the ethical principles with their descriptions:
Match the ethical principles with their descriptions:
Match the concepts related to social responsibility with their definitions:
Match the concepts related to social responsibility with their definitions:
Match the ethical theories with their descriptions:
Match the ethical theories with their descriptions:
Match the steps of ethical decision-making with their descriptions:
Match the steps of ethical decision-making with their descriptions:
Match the social responsibility concepts with their descriptions:
Match the social responsibility concepts with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Social Responsibility
- Definition: The obligation of an organization to act in a way that benefits society as a whole, not just its stakeholders.
- Key aspects:
- Corporate social responsibility (CSR): Voluntary actions taken by a company to improve social and environmental conditions.
- Stakeholder engagement: Involving and responding to the needs and concerns of stakeholders, including customers, employees, investors, and the community.
Types of Social Responsibility
- Economic responsibility: Generating profits and creating economic value.
- Legal responsibility: Complying with laws and regulations.
- Ethical responsibility: Going beyond legal requirements to act ethically and morally.
- Philanthropic responsibility: Engaging in charitable activities and donating to social causes.
Ethics in Business
- Definition: The principles and values that guide decision-making and behavior in a business.
- Key ethics principles:
- Honesty and transparency
- Respect for individuals and the environment
- Fairness and justice
- Responsibility and accountability
- Loyalty and trust
Ethical Theories
- Utilitarianism: Acting to maximize overall happiness and well-being.
- Deontology: Following moral rules and duties, regardless of consequences.
- Virtue ethics: Developing character traits and virtues, such as honesty and compassion.
- Moral relativism: Recognizing that ethical values vary across cultures and individuals.
Ethical Decision-Making
- Steps to ethical decision-making:
- Identify the issue and stakeholders involved
- Gather relevant information and facts
- Evaluate options and consequences
- Choose an action based on ethical principles
- Monitor and evaluate the outcome
Benefits of Social Responsibility and Ethics
- Enhanced reputation and brand image
- Increased customer loyalty and trust
- Improved employee morale and engagement
- Better risk management and crisis avoidance
- Compliance with laws and regulations
- Contribution to a more sustainable and equitable society
Social Responsibility
- Social responsibility is the obligation of an organization to benefit society as a whole, not just its stakeholders.
Types of Social Responsibility
- Economic responsibility involves generating profits and creating economic value.
- Legal responsibility involves complying with laws and regulations.
- Ethical responsibility involves going beyond legal requirements to act ethically and morally.
- Philanthropic responsibility involves engaging in charitable activities and donating to social causes.
Ethics in Business
- Ethics in business refers to the principles and values guiding decision-making and behavior.
- Key ethics principles include:
- Honesty and transparency
- Respect for individuals and the environment
- Fairness and justice
- Responsibility and accountability
- Loyalty and trust
Ethical Theories
- Utilitarianism involves acting to maximize overall happiness and well-being.
- Deontology involves following moral rules and duties, regardless of consequences.
- Virtue ethics involves developing character traits and virtues, such as honesty and compassion.
- Moral relativism recognizes that ethical values vary across cultures and individuals.
Ethical Decision-Making
- The steps to ethical decision-making are:
- Identifying the issue and stakeholders involved
- Gathering relevant information and facts
- Evaluating options and consequences
- Choosing an action based on ethical principles
- Monitoring and evaluating the outcome
Benefits of Social Responsibility and Ethics
- Enhanced reputation and brand image
- Increased customer loyalty and trust
- Improved employee morale and engagement
- Better risk management and crisis avoidance
- Compliance with laws and regulations
- Contribution to a more sustainable and equitable society
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