2.1.4 Business ehtics and environment Flashcards
What is business ethics?
Moral princiles that guide the way a business behaves
What are examples of ethical behaviour?
Treating workers fairly
Honest with customers
Ethical sourcing of material
Paying suppliers on time
Investing in community
Caring for enviroment
What impact can businesses have on the enviroment?
Air pollution
Plastic pollution
Water pollution
How can a business become more enviromentally friendly?
Using renewable energy
Use less packaging
Using local suppliers
Solar panels
Electric vehicles
Produce less waste
What is a pressure group?
An organised group that seeks to influence business behaviour
How can a pressure group negatively effect a business?
They can shine a negative light on the business and ruin their brand image