Questions from Business Ethics

Q: Think of a corporate brand that you know and admire. Look

Think of a corporate brand that you know and admire. Look online to determine whether the company issues a corporate sustainability report. If it does, look at the report to see whether it impresses y...

Q: Should businesses be legally required to take back products at the end

Should businesses be legally required to take back products at the end of their useful life? Are there other, equally effective solutions? Is there a better argument for such a rule with regard to som...

Q: What does the concept “sustainability” really mean when applied to

What does the concept “sustainability” really mean when applied to different businesses and industries? What would sustainable agriculture require? What are sustainable energy sources? What would sust...

Q: Investigate what is involved in an environmental audit. Has such an

Investigate what is involved in an environmental audit. Has such an audit been conducted at your own college or university? In what ways has your own school adopted sustainable practices? In what wa...

Q: Do you believe that business has any direct ethical duties to living

Do you believe that business has any direct ethical duties to living beings other than humans? Do animals, plants, or ecosystems have rights? What criteria have you used in answering such questions?...

Q: Investigate LEED (Leadership in energy and Environmental Design) building designs

Investigate LEED (Leadership in energy and Environmental Design) building designs. If possible, arrange a visit to a local building designed according to LEED principles. Should all new buildings be...

Q: You have been asked by the board of a large corporation to

You have been asked by the board of a large corporation to develop a board assessment and effectiveness mechanism, which could be a survey, interviews, an appraisal system, or other technique that wil...

Q: Have you ever been in, or are you familiar with,

Have you ever been in, or are you familiar with, a conflict of interest situation? How was it resolved? Can you think of any rules or any practices that could have prevented the situation from occur...

Q: During the recession of 2008-2009, many reputable companies suffered

During the recession of 2008-2009, many reputable companies suffered bankruptcies while others struggled to survive. Of those that did remain, some opted to reduce the size of their work forces signif...

Q: You have been asked to join the board of a large corporation

You have been asked to join the board of a large corporation. What are some of the first questions that you should ask and what are the answers that you are seeking?