Which type of responsibility can companies fail to fulfill and still be considered ethical?
A)legal
B)fiscal
C)discretionary
D)overt

Question

Which type of responsibility can companies fail to fulfill and still be considered ethical?
A)legal  
B)fiscal  
C)discretionary  
D)overt

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Discretionary responsibilities are voluntary actions that companies can take to further benefit society. While not fulfilling these responsibilities may not be ideal, it does not necessarily make a company unethical as they are not legally required to do so. Legal responsibilities are mandatory and failure to fulfill them would be considered unethical behavior. Fiscal responsibilities deal with financial obligations such as paying taxes and fulfilling contracts, and failure to fulfill these obligations would also be considered unethical. Overt responsibility is not a recognized concept in business ethics.

Which Type of Responsibility Can Companies Fail to Fulfill and Still