Chapter 2

1.      What is business ethics? 

Business ethics are the principles and standards that determine acceptable conduct in business organizations.

2.      What are some of the general ethical issues in business? 

Some general ethical issues in business are abusive and intimidating behavior, fairness and honesty, conflict of interest, false and misleading communication, or business relationships.

3.      How can an organization improve ethical behavior? 

Ethical decisions in an organization are influenced by three key factors; individual moral standards, the influence of managers and co-workers, and the opportunity to engage in misconduct.  Professional codes of ethics or whistleblowing are two ways to improve ethical behavior.

4.      What are the four dimensions of social responsibility? 

Voluntary responsibilities, ethical responsibilities, legal responsibilities, and economic responsibilities.

5.      Discuss the environmental issues managers must confront in dealing with social responsibility issues. 

Animal rights which is basically people that say doing research on animals is morally wrong because it harms living creatures.  Pollution (air, water or land) putting toxic chemicals into our land, air or water is wrong.  Community relations is the concerns their responsibilities to the general welfare of the communities and societies in which they operate.