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What does CSR primarily aim to improve?
What does CSR primarily aim to improve?
Which of the following best describes the term 'Corporate' in CSR?
Which of the following best describes the term 'Corporate' in CSR?
Why is business ethics considered dynamic?
Why is business ethics considered dynamic?
What does the 'Responsibility' in CSR signify?
What does the 'Responsibility' in CSR signify?
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What factor contributes to the complexity of business ethics?
What factor contributes to the complexity of business ethics?
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What is the primary purpose of ethics?
What is the primary purpose of ethics?
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Which of the following best describes moral standards?
Which of the following best describes moral standards?
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Intrinsic value is best described as:
Intrinsic value is best described as:
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Which of the following is NOT one of the six core moral values mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT one of the six core moral values mentioned?
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What function do values serve in decision-making?
What function do values serve in decision-making?
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Which of the following represents an example of instrumental value?
Which of the following represents an example of instrumental value?
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What is the relationship between values and morals?
What is the relationship between values and morals?
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Which source is NOT typically associated with the formation of a person's moral standards?
Which source is NOT typically associated with the formation of a person's moral standards?
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What is the primary purpose of business ethics?
What is the primary purpose of business ethics?
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How can social ethics be best described?
How can social ethics be best described?
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Which of the following reflects the stakeholder approach in business ethics?
Which of the following reflects the stakeholder approach in business ethics?
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What is the relationship between morality and business ethics?
What is the relationship between morality and business ethics?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of social ethics?
Which of the following is NOT an example of social ethics?
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What does it mean when a social ethic is said to have universal appeal?
What does it mean when a social ethic is said to have universal appeal?
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What aspect does 'ensuring practical utility of business ethics' serve?
What aspect does 'ensuring practical utility of business ethics' serve?
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Which statement best summarizes the idea that society influences individual behavior?
Which statement best summarizes the idea that society influences individual behavior?
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Study Notes
The Impact of Society on Individuals
- The statement emphasizes the enduring influence of societal values and norms on individuals, regardless of their physical location or circumstances.
- Even when removed from a particular society, an individual carries within them the values, beliefs, and behaviors learned and internalized during their formative years.
- This implies a continuous shaping of an individual's worldview, perception, and actions by the social environment in which they grew up.
An Instance:
- An individual raised in a communal society, where cooperation and shared responsibility are highly valued, might still demonstrate these traits even when living in a highly individualistic society.
- They may be more inclined to contribute to the well-being of their community and seek collaborative solutions to problems, even if these values are less common in their current environment.
- This illustrates how societal influences remain embedded within an individual, influencing their outlook and actions even when removed from their original context.
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Explore how societal values and norms shape individual behavior and beliefs. This quiz delves into the lasting influence of upbringing and community on personal worldview, regardless of changing environments. Analyze instances where individuals carry these societal traits into different contexts.