Question 1

Crane et al define ethical theories as "the______ and principles that determine right and wrong for a given situation."

Accepted Answer

rules

Question 2

Match the major normative theories of business ethics with their conception of human beings.
-Egoism

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

Match the major normative theories of business ethics with their conception of human beings.
-Utilitarianism

Accepted Answer

Utilitarianism is a normative ethical theory that suggests that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, often defined in terms of the well-being of sentient entities. It is based on the idea that humans are motivated by the avoidance of pain and the pursuit of pleasure.

Question 4

Match the major normative theories of business ethics with their conception of human beings.
-Ethics of duties

Accepted Answer

The ethics of duties, often associated with Kantian ethics, views humans as rational moral actors who are capable of making ethical decisions based on duty and moral laws.

Question 5

Match the major normative theories of business ethics with their conception of human beings.
-Rights and justice

Accepted Answer

Humans are beings that are distinguished by dignity.

Question 6

Deontological ethics focus on the outcomes or consequences of actions while teleological ethics focus on the desirability of distinct, abstract principles.

Accepted Answer

Deontological ethics focus on the adherence to rules or duties, while teleological ethics (or consequentialism) focus on the outcomes or consequences of actions.

Question 7

Match the major normative theories of business ethics with the rules they employ.
-Egoism

Accepted Answer

Egoism is a normative theory that emphasizes actions driven by self-interest.

Question 8

Match the major normative theories of business ethics with the rules they employ.
-Utilitarianism

Accepted Answer

Utilitarianism employs the rule of act or rule utility, focusing on the greatest good for the greatest number.

Question 9

Match the major normative theories of business ethics with the rules they employ.
-Ethics of duties

Accepted Answer

The ethics of duties is associated with the categorical imperative, which is a concept developed by Immanuel Kant that emphasizes duties and principles that are universally applicable.

Question 10

Match the major normative theories of business ethics with the rules they employ.
-Rights and justice

Accepted Answer

Rights and justice theories in business ethics emphasize the importance of respecting human beings and their inherent rights.

Question 11

_________ egoism is the notion that an actor may act in the interests of others in order to benefit their own longer-term interests, and as such it can be likened to _________.

Accepted Answer

Enlightened egoism is the idea that individuals may act to benefit others with the understanding that it ultimately serves their own long-term interests, which aligns with the concept of enlightened self-interest.

Question 12

Kant's categorical imperative contains three parts. Maxim 3 states, "Act only so that the will through its maxims could regard itself at the same time as universally lawgiving". What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kant's categorical imperative contains three parts. Maxim...

Question 13

According to John Rawls, justice is achieved when certain tests are met. What are they? Please select all that apply.
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Accepted Answer

John Rawls' theory of justice includes the principles that inequalities should benefit the least advantaged (A), everyone should have equal basic liberties (C), and inequalities should be attached to positions open to all under fair equality of opportunity (D).

Question 14

Crane et al define feminist ethics as an approach that prioritises the following above abstract principles: (Please select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

The answer of Crane et al define feminist ethics as...

Question 15

According to Crane et al, postmodern ethics recommends the following way of deciding what is right and wrong in a given situation:

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Crane et al, postmodern ethics...

Question 16

Crane et al suggest a pragmatic use of ethical theory, in which the business actor sees an ethical dilemma through a 'prism' of ethical theories. What do they see as a main advantage of this approach?

Accepted Answer

The approach allows the business actor to fully understand the issues and possible solutions by considering different ethical theories.

Question 17

The state's duty to protect human rights, businesses' responsibility to respect human rights and the judiciary's duty to provide access for remedy of business-related abuses are all principles enshrined in the United Nations Guiding Principles on Human Rights

Accepted Answer

The United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights outline the state's duty to protect human rights, businesses' responsibility to respect human rights, and the need for access to remedy for victims of business-related abuses.

Question 18

According to Boatright (2014), justice typically entails what two forms of fairness?

Accepted Answer

Justice typically involves fair procedures (procedural fairness) and fair outcomes (distributive fairness), as these ensure that processes and results are equitable.

Question 19

The simultaneous fair treatment of individuals in a given situation withtheresult that everybody getswhattheydeserve, is often called _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The simultaneous fair treatment of individuals in...

Question 20

Which of the following are crucial elements of social contracts?

Accepted Answer

Social contracts involve citizens agreeing to be governed, often through implicit agreements rather than explicit ones, and are theoretical constructs used to explain the legitimacy of authority.

Quiz 3: Corporate Responsibility, Stakeholders, and Citizenship3 Evaluating Business

Crane et al define ethical theories as "the______ and principles that determine right and wrong for a given situation."

Match the major normative theories of business ethics with their conception of human beings. -Egoism

Match the major normative theories of business ethics with their conception of human beings. -Utilitarianism

Match the major normative theories of business ethics with their conception of human beings. -Ethics of duties

Match the major normative theories of business ethics with their conception of human beings. -Rights and justice

Deontological ethics focus on the outcomes or consequences of actions while teleological ethics focus on the desirability of distinct, abstract principles.

Match the major normative theories of business ethics with the rules they employ. -Egoism

Match the major normative theories of business ethics with the rules they employ. -Utilitarianism

Match the major normative theories of business ethics with the rules they employ. -Ethics of duties

Match the major normative theories of business ethics with the rules they employ. -Rights and justice

_ egoism is the notion that an actor may act in the interests of others in order to benefit their own longer-term interests, and as such it can be likened to _.