BA 101 Introduction to Business

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BA 101 Introduction to Business

• 2. Ethics and Social Responsibility

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What is Ethical Behavior?
Competing Fairly and Honestly
Communicating Truthfully
Not Harming Others
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Factors InfluencingEthical Behavior
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Ethical Situations
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Social Responsibility in Business
Early 20th Century
Middle 20th Century
Early 21st Century
Maximize Profits
Provide Jobs and Pay Taxes
Balance Ethics and Profits
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Balancing Business and Stakeholders Rights
Business
Consumers
Employees
Investors
Society
Informed Purchase
Equity Health Safety
Profits Fair Disclosure
Clean Environment
Safe Products
Product Choice
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Corporate Social Responsibility
Social Audits
Cause-Related Marketing
Philanthropy
Recycling Programs
Charities
Humanitarian Aid
Medical Research
Worthy Causes
Education
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Responsibility to Society and the Environment
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Pervasiveness of Pollution
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Business Effortsto Reduce Pollution
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Responsibility Toward Consumers
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Responsibility Toward Investors
Fair Profit Distribution
Ethical Behavior
Social Responsibility
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Responsibility TowardEmployees
Equal Employment Opportunity
Affirmative Action
Occupational Health and Safety
Americans with Disabilities Act
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Global Ethics and Social Responsibility