Christian Business Ethics

What is the primary message of the Parable of the Talents?

• To focus solely on profit

• To invest only for personal gain

• To avoid any form of investment

• To balance risk and return with social benefits

According to the Good Samaritan parable, businesses should prioritize which of the following?

• Maximizing profits

• The needs of the vulnerable

• Efficiency-driven models

• Corporate expansion

What does Mater et Magistra emphasize about workers in a business?

• They should be treated as replaceable assets

• They should be given an active part in the business

• They are only there to generate profit

• They should have no say in company matters

What is the purpose of a business firm according to Centesimus Annus?

• To make the highest profit possible

• To operate without any moral considerations

• To focus solely on market competition

• To serve as a community of persons

What principle must be respected according to Centesimus Annus?

• The principle of competition

• The principle of subsidiarity

• The principle of profit maximization

• The principle of globalization

What does Populorum Progressio state about development?

• It should focus only on economic growth

• It must foster the development of each person

• It is irrelevant to human realities

• It should be limited to financial metrics

According to Laudato Si, what is business considered to be?

• A necessary evil

• A burden on society

• A noble vocation

• A source of corruption

What is the primary goal of any business enterprise as per Catholic Social Teaching?

• Expanding market share

• The well-being of the human person

• Maximizing shareholder value

• Minimizing operational costs

Which of the following is NOT listed as an ethical issue in businesses?

• Nepotism and Favoritism

• Employee Training

• Corporate Espionage

• Discrimination

What does the text suggest about mutual respect in business?

• It is a legal requirement only

• It should exist between owners and workers

• It is only important for management

• It is unnecessary