Ethical And Legal Topics In Business-Week 1 Apply
Assignment
Jeremiah
Terms in this set (43)
Nation A is neighbors with Nation B. When Comity of Nations
an international crime lord who operates in
both countries is captured by Nation A, it
sentences him to a lifetime of heavy labor.
Nation B wants to have the criminal
executed, but it defers to Nation A's
judgment. Which principle of International
Law is at play?
Determine which moral standard of social Moral Minimum Standard
responsibility the business is observing.
Brad's company has a smokestack that
pollutes the air in a nearby community. When
people begin complaining about the
pollution, the company pays to have a stack
scrubber installed on the smokestack to limit
the pollution but does not respond to the
community's complaints.
Determine which moral standard of
social responsibility the business is
observing.
Vivian's company is considering building
a huge new department store in a small
town. The community argues that the
store will disrupt local commerce and
harm local business owners. Vivian
argues that the store will save money for
customers and bring more jobs to the
community. Assume both arguments are
true.
1/11
, 8/2/24, 5:37 AM
Determine which moral standard of social Profit-Maximizing Moral Standard
responsibility the business is observing.
Earl's company wants to change the material
it uses for its products to a cheaper, less-
durable material. Processing the material
causes more waste and the final products
will not be as safe for customers, but the
company will make more money overall.
Silvia and her brother Clyde make a code of Kantian ethics and utilitarianism
rules they have to follow together. The rules
are as follows:
I) If Silvia bakes a cake, then Clyde can eat as
much of it as he wants.
II) Silvia and Clyde can only go to movies
they are both interested in seeing.
III) Every time Clyde borrows Silvia's car, he
must put some gas in it. Silvia must do the
same when she borrows Clyde's motorcycle.
IV) If Clyde makes a cobbler, Silvia can eat
as much of it as she wants.
Which ethical philosophies are represented
in these rules?
Determine which moral standard of social Corporate Citizenship Moral Standard
responsibility the business is observing.
Meg's company decided to build an
additional factory in a small community.
When the community started a protest
because of the negative impact the factory
would potentially have, Meg's company
promised to prevent and pay for any
negative impact to the community. It also
offers to build a community park to balance
out the negative impact the factory might
cause.
Country A and Country B have had an More than one response is correct.
informal trading arrangement for many years
wherein merchants on the border of the
countries may freely trade goods without the
restriction of fees. Which of the following is
true?
Moira is ashamed to discover that her son Virtue Ethics
stole an apple from the cafeteria and gave it
to another student who had no lunch. She
grounds him from watching TV as
punishment. Which philosophy of ethics is
applies here?
Finley wants to make as many people happy Utilitarianism
as possible. He steals from a greedy CEO in
order to give money to a large number of
poor people. Which philosophy of ethics is
applicable?
Ethical And Legal Topics In Business-Week 1 Apply Assignment
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Denyss. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.