Questions from Business Foundation

Q: Would it be ethical for U.S. companies to boycott

Would it be ethical for U.S. companies to boycott products made in exploitive, low-wage overseas factories if the employees in those factories are grateful to have their jobs? Why or why not?

Q: Based on what you’ve learned about corporate social responsibility, what effect

Based on what you’ve learned about corporate social responsibility, what effect will CSR considerations have on your job search?

Q: If an employee leaves a company to work for a competitor,

If an employee leaves a company to work for a competitor, what types of knowledge would be ethical for the employee to share with the new employer and what types would be unethical to share?

Q: Concept Integration. Is it ethical for state and city governments to

Concept Integration. Is it ethical for state and city governments to entice businesses to relocate their operations to that state or city by offering them special tax breaks that are not extended to...

Q: Is “I don’t like having a boss tell me what to

Is “I don’t like having a boss tell me what to do” a good reason to start your own company? Explain your answer.

Q: How does ethics differ from corporate social responsibility?

How does ethics differ from corporate social responsibility?

Q: What is a conflict of interest?

What is a conflict of interest?

Q: What is the difference between defensive and proactive CSR?

What is the difference between defensive and proactive CSR?

Q: How are businesses responding to the environmental issues facing society?

How are businesses responding to the environmental issues facing society?

Q: What is identity theft, and what responsibility do businesses have to

What is identity theft, and what responsibility do businesses have to prevent it?