What aspect of societal responsibility encourages organizations to improve the state of people, the planet, and profit simultaneously if they are to achieve sustainable, long-term growth?

social responsibility

the triple-bottom-line

the marketing concept

sustainability

social entrepreneurship

What is moral idealism?

a personal moral philosophy that focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number by assessing the costs and benefits of the consequences of ethical behavior

a democratic consensus of moral principles and laws that govern the behavior of individuals based on legislation adopted at the federal, state, and local levels

a societal moral philosophy based on the Golden Rule of the Judeo-Christian ethic found in the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution

a formal statement of ethical principles and rules of conduct

a personal moral philosophy that considers individual rights or duties as universal, regardless of the outcome

A study of business executives reported that 63 percent had witnessed ethically troubling behavior. About 21 percent of those who reported unethical behavior were penalized. This can be the unfortunate outcome when one becomes a

capitalist.

scab.

corporate spy.

whistle-blower.

stakeholder.

What does a code of ethics refer to?

the set of values, ideas, and attitudes that is learned and shared among the members of an organization

the state and local laws regarding ethical business behavior

a formal statement of ethical principles and rules of conduct

the dress codes, teamwork rules, and permissible sayings of its employees

the fundamental, passionate, and enduring principles that guide an organizations conduct over time