Question 1

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights would agree that

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The answer of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights would...

Question 2

In a business setting, which of these practices is most likely to be considered unethical?

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Making business decisions solely based on economic benefits without considering social costs and risks can lead to unethical practices, as it may harm society or the environment.

Question 3

A(n) ________ is considered an external stakeholder of an organization.

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Customers are considered external stakeholders because they are not part of the organization but are affected by its products and services.

Question 4

Rawls would agree with the idea that inequalities can be justified if they

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Rawls' theory of justice emphasizes the importance of equality and fairness. He argues that inequalities can only be justified if they benefit the least advantaged members of society.

Question 5

Justice theories primarily focus on

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Justice theories primarily focus on achieving a fair and equitable distribution of economic goods and services, ensuring that resources and opportunities are distributed in a manner that is just and fair to all members of society.

Question 6

GreenPlace is a manufacturing company that makes plant fertilizers. It has customers, investors, vendors, and competitors from all across the globe. Which of these GreenPlace business associates would be an internal stakeholder?

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Selena, as a member of the top management, is part of the internal stakeholders of GreenPlace. Internal stakeholders are individuals or groups within the organization, such as employees, managers, and owners.

Question 7

The ________, developed by Rawls, indicates that inequalities are justified if they benefit the position of the least-advantaged members of society.

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The difference principle, developed by John Rawls, is a concept in his theory of justice that suggests inequalities in society are permissible if they benefit the least advantaged members.

Question 8

One way businesses can make sure they are hiring individuals with strong personal ethics is by

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Letters of reference can provide insights into a prospective employee's character and ethical behavior from previous employers or colleagues.

Question 9

The ________ supports the idea that everyone is imagined to be oblivious to all of his or her particular characteristics, such as, race, sex, intelligence, nationality, family background, and special talents.

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The "veil of ignorance" is a concept introduced by philosopher John Rawls, which suggests that individuals should design society's principles as if they were unaware of their own personal characteristics, ensuring fairness and impartiality.

Question 10

Under John Rawls's concept of the veil of ignorance, people are imagined to be ignorant of their

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The veil of ignorance is a method of determining the morality of issues by pretending that decision-makers have no knowledge of their personal characteristics, such as race, sex, and nationality, which could bias their decisions.

Question 11

While making a business decision, a manager who believes in rights theories is most likely to focus on

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Rights theories emphasize the importance of respecting and protecting fundamental human rights and privileges in decision-making.

Question 12

Straight Arrow unloaded two tankers worth of toxic waste at a port in a foreign nation. Two hundred men and boys worked two days in their shorts and sandals to unload the barrels from the tankers for $5 a day. They were not told about the content of the barrels. Some observers felt that it was the obligation of not just the government, but also of Straight Arrow to ensure that no harm was done to the workers. These observers are most likely

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Rights theorists focus on the protection of individual rights and would argue that Straight Arrow has an obligation to ensure the workers' rights to safety and informed consent are respected.

Question 13

Renata believes that it is the obligation of the state government to provide food and shelter for every citizen. Renata believes that government should act as

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Renata believes the government should ensure basic needs are met, reflecting the role of a moral agent, which involves ethical responsibilities and welfare provision.

Question 14

A moral compass is used by managers to

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A moral compass helps managers make decisions that align with ethical principles and values, especially when faced with challenging ethical dilemmas.

Question 15

In stating that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights, and that they are endowed with reason and conscience and should act toward one another in a spirit of brotherhood, Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights echoes

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Kantian ethics emphasizes the inherent dignity and equality of all individuals, aligning with the principles stated in Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Question 16

The code of ethics of a company draws heavily upon documents such as the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which itself is grounded in Kantian and rights-based theories of moral philosophy. In the context of this information, this company is most likely to

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The company's code of ethics, influenced by the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Kantian ethics, would emphasize respecting individual dignity and rights, including freedom of association.

Question 17

Who asserts that all economic goods and services should be distributed equally except when an unequal distribution would work to everyone's advantage?

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John Rawls is known for his theory of justice, which includes the principle that inequalities in the distribution of goods are permissible only if they benefit everyone, particularly the least advantaged members of society.

Question 18

The veil of ignorance, a conceptual device designed by John Rawls, supports

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The veil of ignorance is a thought experiment by John Rawls that ensures impartiality in justice by making decisions without knowing one's social status, class, or personal biases.

Question 19

Article 23 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights implies that it is unethical to employ child labor in sweatshop settings and pay less than subsistence wages, even if that happens to be common practice in some countries. This is in contrast to

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Cultural relativism suggests that ethical practices are determined by cultural norms, so if child labor and low wages are common in a culture, they would be considered ethical within that context, contrasting with the universal ethical standards implied by Article 23.

Question 20

The term ________ can be described as standing in the shoes of a stakeholder and asking how a proposed decision might impact that stakeholder

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Moral imagination involves considering the perspectives and potential impacts on stakeholders when making decisions, effectively "standing in their shoes."

Quiz 5: Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Sustainability