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Business Ethics
Have you ever boycotted a product because you disagree with some action by the company that produces it? Would you boycott a product because the company advertises on a television program that
Define corporate social responsibility.
Distinguish key components of the term responsibility.
Describe and evaluate the economic model of corporate social responsibility.
Describe and evaluate the stakeholder model of corporate social responsibility.
Describe and evaluate the integrative model of corporate social responsibility.
Explain the role of reputation management as motivation behind CSR.
Evaluate the claims that CSR is “good” for business.
Using ethical analysis (rather than the legal analysis included above), evaluate whether it was ethical for Briskman to have been fired, for Kaepernick to have been blacklisted, and for Damore to
What are the key facts relevant to your conclusion?Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights provides that “everyone shall have the right to hold opinions without interference”and
What are the ethical issues involved in your decision?Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights provides that “everyone shall have the right to hold opinions without
Who are the stakeholders in this scenario? Are any stakeholders’ rights compromised or limited by the employers’ decisions, other than the three employees mentioned? In what way?Article 19 of the
Using ethical theories, how would you advocate on the employers’ behalf in each circumstance?Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights provides that “everyone shall have the right
Co-author Chris MacDonald suggests, “A good test of your moral intuitions is generally to put the shoe on the other foot. In particular, when you applaud the exercise of autonomous judgment or
How would you define “bullying” if you were to design an anti-bullying law? What stakeholder groups should be considered in crafting your definition?
As a manager, what steps might you take to prevent bullying behavior in your company?
Do you believe that legislation is needed to respond to the problem of workplace bullying? Why or why not?
A 2017 study revealed that the majority of workplace bullying is against women (two-thirds), with basically the same level of bullying coming from men as from women (65% from men and 67% from
What facts would you want to know before deciding whether the practice of exporting clinical trials was fair and responsible?
What alternatives to exporting clinical trials exist for a pharmaceutical company?
Who are the stakeholders of your decision? What is the impact of each alternative mentioned here on each stakeholder you have identified?
Should local legal regulations govern the situation or the legal regulations in the pharmaceutical company’s home country?
What are the consequences of such a decision? What rights and duties are involved? If the consequences are effective and valuable to the majority but fundamental rights are implicated, how will you
Who are the stakeholders involved in your decision?While there is a cost associated with workplace health and safety violations, some argue that this cost is not sufficiently high to deter
What do you foresee will be the impact of your decision on the stakeholders involved?While there is a cost associated with workplace health and safety violations, some argue that this cost is not
How might ethical theory assist you in reaching this particular decision?While there is a cost associated with workplace health and safety violations, some argue that this cost is not sufficiently
Once you have reached your decision, which constituencies do you anticipate will be most supportive and which will be most against your decision, and why?While there is a cost associated with
If you were on the OSHA Commission to review the amounts of fines imposed, how would you reach a decision as to how much is enough in BP’s second (later) case? What factors would you consider?
What are the key facts relevant to your decision regarding child labor?As you explore the question of child labor in this section, consider the many stakeholders involved and the power each one holds
What are the ethical issues involved in child labor? What incentives might be in place that would actively support or pose challenges to your response?As you explore the question of child labor in
Who are the stakeholders in connection with child labor?As you explore the question of child labor in this section, consider the many stakeholders involved and the power each one holds (or lack
What alternative responses might you suggest?As you explore the question of child labor in this section, consider the many stakeholders involved and the power each one holds (or lack thereof), the
How would each of your alternatives affect each of the stakeholders you have identified?As you explore the question of child labor in this section, consider the many stakeholders involved and the
‘Ofcourse, corporations should avoid treating their customers in an unethical manner. After all, in the long run, unethical behaviour towards customers only serves to harm firms’ own
Is there any guidance available from global organizations to assist you in resolving this particular dilemma?As you explore the question of child labor in this section, consider the many stakeholders
What is deception in marketing communications? Take a look at some of the advertisements that pop up online and in your social media feeds. Do you believe that any of these practices are deceptive? d
Given the current environment, how do you define the issue facing companies today? As we know, defining the issue is vital in ethical decision making and the question is important. Is our dilemma a
Set out and explain the four main pricing practices where ethical problems are likely to arise.
Can consumption make you happy? Consider the pros and cons of marketing in driving consumerism.
What are the arguments for and against firms extending their marketing strategies to poor consumers in developing countries? Should firms have a responsibility to serve those at the bottom of the
What is the difference between ethical and sustainable consumption? What does the future hold for the ethical/sustainable consumer?
Notwithstanding your personal perspective on the #MeToo movement, there is no question that it has had an impact on the workplace, and practically all employers sense a need to respond in some
Review the websites of three major food companies serving these markets in your country (for example, one fast food, one confectionery, and one snacks), and collect examples of communications to
Record three hours of TV programming on Saturday morning and note the details of all the adverts—the product, the advertiser, and the target.
Assess the extent of advertising of ‘unhealthy food’ to children based on this evidence—is it more or less than other products? Are children targeted more than adults?
Should corporate policymakers and government leave such issues to the market? Should employees’ fears or concerns about workplace discrimination be relieved on understanding Judge Posner’s
What key facts do you need to determine whether the market can solve this challenge? Under what circumstances would Posner’s argument fail? What market failures might prevent economic forces from
Analyse the way that children are communicated to in these marketing communications. To what extent are advertisers taking advantage of the vulnerability of children?
What are some of the other ethical issues that come to mind when you consider this proposed “solution”? What is the effect of regulation such as Title VII on Posner’s argument? Even if the
Compare the case for (a) suppliers, and (b) competitors to be regarded as stakeholders of a corporation.How convincing are the arguments proposing that each group is a legitimate stakeholder?
Who are the stakeholders involved in this particular issue?
What is a conflict of interest? Outline the conflicts of interest that might typically arise in firm—supplier relations.
What alternative responses could you propose? Are you more comfortable with management through legislation or a free market?Consider the implications if the discriminating firm held a monopoly on its
Should firms accept gifts from overseas suppliers? How can a firm ensure that its relationships with suppliers are strictly ethical if gift giving is allowed?
‘Competition between rival firms is like a battle. You play to win and anything goes: Critically assess this statement in the context of Western multinationals competing with domestic firms in
Where might you look for additional guidance to assist you in resolving this particular dilemma?
Finally, the United States has more significant antidiscrimination provisions than some other countries, such as those in the Middle East. Is this information in support of or contrary to the
What is ethical sourcing? What factors are likely to influence the success of ethical sourcing in changing supplier practices?
What do you believe was Walmart’s motivation for the initiative discussed here?In September 2011, Walmart Stores Inc. announced its Global Women’s Economic Power Initiative and planned to invest
Explain the main differences between circular economy and industrial ecosystems.
Describe the supply chain infrastructure that the firm uses—for example, does it have few or many suppliers, where are they based, etc.?
How would you describe your selected company’s approach to ethical sourcing—for example, is there an overall strategy in place, what are the different components of the system, and how far down
Who are its key stakeholders for this launch announcement—and for the programs themselves?In September 2011, Walmart Stores Inc. announced its Global Women’s Economic Power Initiative and planned
What other organizations, if any, does the firm work with in managing its ethical sourcing programme? Can you explain why these organizations are involved?
To what extent does the firm report on the outcomes of its ethical sourcing initiatives?
What are civil society organizations, and what relevance do they have for business ethics?
With the current level of giving and the collaborations established, do you think that Walmart is living up to its commitment? What do you believe would be the key components to make this program
Select one civil society organization about which you have some knowledge. Who or what does this organization purport to represent—does this make it a promotional or a sectional group? In what ways
‘It is simply not really the company’s choice who is and is not a stakeholder’ (Zadek 2001:163). Evaluate this statement in the context of civil society organizations as stakeholders of
One of the key goals for Walmart’s initiative is “creating the building blocks of success and self-sufficiency for women,” and much of its funding goes to highly practical efforts to help women
What is a social enterprise? What are the main opportunities and challenges faced by social enterprises in achieving social outcomes?
Explain the concept of civil regulation. How appropriate is this term for describing the nature of civil society activities towards companies?
Digital technology is facilitating new kinds of interactions between market, civil, and state sector actors. What are the benefits and risks of digital technology in enhancing corporate
What are the main tactics and approaches used by the CSO in its relations with business?
Would you say its approach has shifted at all over time? Explain your answer.
How effective and ethical do you think the CSO's approach has been?
What is regulation? What does it mean to say that actors other than government engage in regulation?
Explain the two basic roles of government that determine its stakeholder relationship with cor porations.
What are the potential ethical problems associated with corporate lobbying of government?
Review the discussion in the chapter regarding global labor challenges. Choose a specific issue, such as child labor or sweatshop labor. Go online and find a news story about a particular company
‘Corporations should never do business with authoritarian or oppressive regimes. It is simply beyond the boundaries of ethical acceptability’ Critically examine this argument, outlining practical
Why have corporations been increasingly involved in setting regulation for social and environmental issues and what are the main ethical challenges associated with their involvement?
Are strong governments necessary to achieve an effective response to climate change? Explain, using examples from contemporary business practice.
Explain the main details of the programme.
To what extent is the programme illustrative of private regulation?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of private regulation compared to imperative regulation for ensuring ethical conduct in the chemical industry?
Would you say the programme is likely to be sufficient to ensure ethical conduct in the chemical industry? If not, what else is necessary?
What is the difference in your mind, and in your common usage, between a perception, a generalization, and a stereotype? Can you give an example of each? After doing so, go to the web and find
What do you think will be the major new ethical issues and problems that businesses will have to face over the next decade? Do you see the themes of gender and other inequalities, alternative
Compare the challenges posed by globalization and sustainability to business ethics thinking and practice. Which do you think will prove to be the greatest challenge?
A particular research study provides some evidence that those born between 1979 and 1994 are perceived as “impatient, self-serving, disloyal, unable to delay gratification and, in short, feeling
What are the particular ethical problems and issues that are likely to be faced by companies from emerging economies? What approaches to business ethics thinking and practice are likely to be
What are the major implications of corporate citizenship ideas for each major stakeholder group?How well placed is each group to influence the decisions and actions of corporations?
As a result of rising health care costs and the challenge to contain them, companies are trying to encourage employees to take better care of themselves, and some are even penalizing employees if
What are the benefits and drawbacks of adopting a pluralistic approach to normative ethical theory in business ethics?
Account for the prevalence of ethical codes in global business. To what extent do you consider such a development to be beneficial to the improvement of business ethics?
Who are the main stakeholders involved in the project and what are their main concerns and interests?
Provide a ranking of these stakeholders according to either instrumental or normative principles, listing the criteria used in your ranking.
You run a small consulting business that serves a relatively diverse community and have twenty-four employees in professional positions. You are not subject to Executive Order 11246. You are
What methods has the company adopted so far in incorporating the interests of these stakeholders in its decision-making?
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