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Match the following types of social responsibility with their definitions:
Match the following types of social responsibility with their definitions:
Philanthropic Responsibility = Complying with laws and regulations that protect stakeholders Legal Responsibility = Donating to charitable causes, volunteering, and other forms of giving back to the community Economic Responsibility = Managing resources efficiently to maximize profits while minimizing waste and environmental impact Ethical Responsibility = Going beyond legal requirements to act in an ethically responsible manner
Match the following ethical principles with their descriptions:
Match the following ethical principles with their descriptions:
Respect for Persons = Act in the best interests of others Beneficence = Treat individuals with dignity and respect Justice = Be truthful and transparent in all interactions Veracity = Fairly distribute benefits and burdens
Match the following ethical dilemma approaches with their descriptions:
Match the following ethical dilemma approaches with their descriptions:
Consequentialism = Focus on developing good character and moral virtues to guide decision-making Deontology = Weigh the potential consequences of actions to determine the most ethical choice Virtue Ethics = Consider the moral rules and principles that guide actions Ethical Responsibility = Going beyond legal requirements to act in an ethically responsible manner
Match the following steps in ethical decision-making with their descriptions:
Match the following steps in ethical decision-making with their descriptions:
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Match the following social responsibility with their primary focus:
Match the following social responsibility with their primary focus:
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Match the following ethical principles with their primary goals:
Match the following ethical principles with their primary goals:
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Match the following ethical dilemma approaches with their primary considerations:
Match the following ethical dilemma approaches with their primary considerations:
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Match the following steps in ethical decision-making with their primary objectives:
Match the following steps in ethical decision-making with their primary objectives:
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Match the following social responsibility with their primary beneficiaries:
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Match the following ethical principles with their primary applications:
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Study Notes
What is Social Responsibility?
- The obligation of an organization to act in a manner that is beneficial to society as a whole
- Involves considering the impact of business decisions on stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and the community
Types of Social Responsibility:
- Philanthropic Responsibility: Donating to charitable causes, volunteering, and other forms of giving back to the community
- Legal Responsibility: Complying with laws and regulations that protect stakeholders
- Ethical Responsibility: Going beyond legal requirements to act in an ethically responsible manner
- Economic Responsibility: Managing resources efficiently to maximize profits while minimizing waste and environmental impact
Ethical Principles:
Respect for Persons:
- Treat individuals with dignity and respect
- Recognize the autonomy of individuals to make their own decisions
Beneficence:
- Act in the best interests of others
- Strive to do good and prevent harm
Justice:
- Fairly distribute benefits and burdens
- Ensure equal opportunities and treatment for all
Veracity:
- Be truthful and transparent in all interactions
- Disclose information in a timely and accurate manner
Ethical Dilemmas:
- Consequentialism: Weigh the potential consequences of actions to determine the most ethical choice
- Deontology: Consider the moral rules and principles that guide actions
- Virtue Ethics: Focus on developing good character and moral virtues to guide decision-making
Ethical Decision-Making:
- Identify the Problem: Clearly define the ethical dilemma
- Gather Information: Collect relevant facts and data
- Evaluate Options: Consider alternative courses of action
- Choose a Course of Action: Select the most ethical option
- Implement and Evaluate: Put the decision into action and assess its effectiveness
Social Responsibility
- Social responsibility is the obligation of an organization to act in a manner that benefits society as a whole
- It involves considering the impact of business decisions on stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and the community
Types of Social Responsibility
- Philanthropic Responsibility: donating to charitable causes, volunteering, and other forms of giving back to the community
- Legal Responsibility: complying with laws and regulations that protect stakeholders
- Ethical Responsibility: going beyond legal requirements to act in an ethically responsible manner
- Economic Responsibility: managing resources efficiently to maximize profits while minimizing waste and environmental impact
Ethical Principles
Respect for Persons
- Treat individuals with dignity and respect
- Recognize the autonomy of individuals to make their own decisions
Beneficence
- Act in the best interests of others
- Strive to do good and prevent harm
Justice
- Fairly distribute benefits and burdens
- Ensure equal opportunities and treatment for all
Veracity
- Be truthful and transparent in all interactions
- Disclose information in a timely and accurate manner
Ethical Dilemmas
- Consequentialism: weighing the potential consequences of actions to determine the most ethical choice
- Deontology: considering the moral rules and principles that guide actions
- Virtue Ethics: focusing on developing good character and moral virtues to guide decision-making
Ethical Decision-Making
- Identify the Problem: clearly define the ethical dilemma
- Gather Information: collect relevant facts and data
- Evaluate Options: consider alternative courses of action
- Choose a Course of Action: select the most ethical option
- Implement and Evaluate: put the decision into action and assess its effectiveness
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Explore the concept of social responsibility in organizations, including its types and benefits to society.