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What is the term used to describe the strongest action a company can choose to behave ethically in a given situation?
What is the term used to describe the strongest action a company can choose to behave ethically in a given situation?
ethical maximum
What system limits greenhouse gas emissions by companies while allowing them to buy and sell pollution allowances?
What system limits greenhouse gas emissions by companies while allowing them to buy and sell pollution allowances?
cap and trade
In the context of business ethics, what is the term for the least a company might do to claim it holds an ethically positive position?
In the context of business ethics, what is the term for the least a company might do to claim it holds an ethically positive position?
ethical minimum
What 2010 Supreme Court ruling favored unlimited spending by individuals and corporations on political campaigns?
What 2010 Supreme Court ruling favored unlimited spending by individuals and corporations on political campaigns?
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What concept refers to the long-term approach that aims to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs?
What concept refers to the long-term approach that aims to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs?
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What term describes the process of deciding which stakeholders to focus on and in what sequence?
What term describes the process of deciding which stakeholders to focus on and in what sequence?
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What is the legal doctrine that holds a corporation, separate from its owners, has some legal rights and responsibilities like natural persons?
What is the legal doctrine that holds a corporation, separate from its owners, has some legal rights and responsibilities like natural persons?
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What is the term for the amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds released by the consumption of fossil fuels?
What is the term for the amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds released by the consumption of fossil fuels?
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What legislation passed in 2002 mandates reporting transparency by businesses in areas ranging from finance to accounting?
What legislation passed in 2002 mandates reporting transparency by businesses in areas ranging from finance to accounting?
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What is the term for a system where those who discharge carbon into the air pay a fee or tax?
What is the term for a system where those who discharge carbon into the air pay a fee or tax?
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