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SBM - Chapter 2
Vocab from SBM Chapter 2
Question | Answer |
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Integrity | A general sense of honesty and reliability that is expressed in a strong commitment to doing the right thing, regardless of the circumstances. |
Stakeholders | Individuals or groups that either can affect or are affected by the performance of the company. |
Social responsibilities | A company’s ethical obligations to the community |
Government regulations | Encompass workplace safety, equal employment opportunities, fair pay, clean air, and safe products |
Legitimacy lies | Misrepresent the facts or create false impressions to mislead others intentionally and earn their confidence. (book examples) |
PRO factors | Emphasize that they can promote firm performance when customers are satisfied with them. |
Intellectual property | Original intellectual creations, including inventions, literary creations, and works of art, that are protected by patents, copyrights, trademarks, design rights, and trade secrets. |
Ethical imperialism | The belief that the ethical standards of one’s own country can be applied universally. |
Ethical relativism | The belief that ethical standards are subject to local interpretation. |
Underlying values | Beliefs that provide a foundation for ethical behavior in an individual or a firm. |
Code of ethics | Formally established standards of employee behavior communicated by a business owner. |
Social Entrepreneurship | Entrepreneurial activity that provides innovative solutions for social issues. |
Sustainable small businesses | A profitable company that responds to customers’ needs while showing reasonable concern for the environment. |
Environmentalism | The effort to protect and preserve the environment. |