Exam 3: Ethics and Social Responsibility: Character Doesnt Stay Home When We Go to Work

What is the relationship between ethics, values, terminal values, and instrumental values?

The belief that ethical behavior treats all people impartially and fairly is called the __________ view.

The term __________ is used to describe an attempt by one culture to impose its values on another culture.*

__________ are a set of standards for what is right and wrong in our conduct.*

Risk taking by entrepreneurs striving to solve pressing social issues is called __________.

The individualism view of ethics is somewhat the reverse of the utilitarian view.

__________ is the belief that there are universal values that apply to all people.

What is the second step in dealing with ethical dilemmas?

The classical view of corporate responsibility is that the role of business is solely to maximize profits and shareholder value.

The __________ view of corporate social responsibility is that business should focus on contributions to society, not just making profits.

__________ is defined as the code of moral principles that sets standards of conduct.

The main reason for the actions of whistleblowers is the praise and recognition that comes from the companies that they help in uncovering problems.

Someone who exposes unethical behavior on the part of others, often senior management, is a __________.

One of the problems in stopping unethical behavior is that those who commit unethical acts often justify their actions in such a way as to make the actions seem acceptable to them.

Commutative justice is the degree to which others are treated with dignity and respect.

The __________ ethical position is most closely associated with ethical imperialism.

A(n) __________ is a situation that although offering potential benefit or gain may also be unethical.

The __________ view of moral reasoning considers whether people are treated impartially and fairly according to some applicable standard.

The belief that ethical behavior advances long term self-interests is called the __________ view.

Many companies are developing a formal statement of values and standards called a __________.