Ethics Flashcards

1
Q

It refers to the principles and values that guide the behavior of individuals and
organizations in the business world.

A

Business ethics

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2
Q

It means to know right from wrong and to know when you’re practicing one instead of
the other

A

ethics

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3
Q

It is the application of ethical behavior in a business context

A

business ethics

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4
Q

It forces you to clarify your own values and principles

A

writing a code of ethics

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5
Q

It provides some protection against claims of unfairness.

A

writing a code of ethics

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6
Q

Why is business ethics important?

A

Better decision-making
Build credibility
Build trust

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7
Q

The world’s most successful investor that prioritizes personal integrity over anything else
for a new hire.

A

Warren Buffet

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8
Q

It communicates what kind of person you are in how you treat yourself and others

A

Personal Integrity

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9
Q

This is to help us prepare ourselves to have the key knowledge in learning how to
recognize and deal with the ethical challenges
that we may encounter as we walk through
our own venture

A

Business ethics

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10
Q

These are situations that involve conflicts or controversies over what is and is not the
right thing to do
.

A

Ethical issues

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11
Q

One of the ethical issues that occurs when individuals must choose between taking
actions
that promote their personal interests over the interest of others.

A

Conflicts of interest

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12
Q

An ethical issue that occurs when our decision-making is being influenced by an
affiliation with an individual or organization

A

Conflicts of loyalty

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13
Q

An act of a man or a woman who, believing in the public interest overrides the interest of
the organization.
he serves, publicly blows the whistle if the organization is involved in
corrupt, illegal, fraudulent, or harmful activity

A

Whistleblowing

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14
Q

It is essential to know and understand to maintain honesty and integrity in a business
environment

A

Personal integrity

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15
Q

It involves being open, honest, and forthcoming in all your communications with
colleagues and clients

A

Transparency

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16
Q

It refers to the moral principles that guide our behavior and decision-making in the
workplace

A

ethical standards

17
Q

It involves taking ownership of your actions and decisions, and being responsible for the
consequences
that follow.

A

accountability

18
Q

It is the concept that businesses should be accountable not just to their shareholders but
also to their stakeholders
.

A

corporate social responsibility

19
Q

It refers to the voluntary actions taken by a company to improve its social and
environmental impact
beyond what is required by law

A

corporate social responsibility

20
Q

Why is Corporate Social Responsibility important?

A

Build strong reputation
Help attract employees
Manage risk
The right thing to do

21
Q

Involves finding justifications or excuses for engaging in unethical behavior, often to
alleviate guilt or preserve self-image

A

Rationalization

22
Q

Actions that are against social norms or acts that are considered unacceptable to the
public

A

unethical behavior

23
Q

Increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among countries and economies

A

globalization

24
Q

Impact of Globalization

A

expand market reach

25
Q

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or
start operating on an international scale

A

globalization