Chapter 4 Social Responsibility

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What are moral principles that governs behavior?

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ethics

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What is a guide of principles designed to help professionals conduct business honestly and with integrity?

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code of ethics

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When a company contributes to society in a positive way, this is called

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social responsibility

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What is the number one cause of unethical behavior in business?

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overly aggressive financial goals

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Which one is NOT a good way to improve ethical behavior in business? Options: code of ethics, more authoritarian management style, training, promote whistle-blowing

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more authoritarian management style

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Which are the 3 main factors that influence ethics in business? Options: code of ethics, religion, gender; self-discipline, autonomy, mastery; individual morals & values, social responsibility, profit margin; individual morals & values, coworker's influence, opportunity

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individual morals & values, coworker's influence, opportunity

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Which is NOT a good question to consider if you are deciding if something is ethical or unethical? Options: Are there any potential legal restrictions or violations?, Does your company have a code of ethics or policy against it?, Would the activity be accepted by your coworkers?, Will it make the company more profitable?

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Will it make the company more profitable?

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True or false. Companies should take the expectations of the broader community into account when making decisions.

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True

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A business is responsible to ensure that it produces goods/services that can be sold at a profit from which employees and shareholders will benefit.

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economic responsibility

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Which of the following is a criterion to measure whether a business has a focus on sustainability?
Low priority for attention,
Medium priority for attention,
Transparency,
Influencing suppliers

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Influencing suppliers