Social and Ethical Business Terms

Group that includes most people aged 16 or over who are available for work

Paying workers equally for jobs with similar but not identical job requirements

Owners, customers, suppliers, employees,......  general public affected by a firm's action

Underlying beliefs and attitudes

Staying in contact with the employer electronically while working from home or on the road

Inability of workers to move up from low-paying jobs that require little skill and education

Percentage of the adult population that is in the labor force

Duty of a business to contribute to the well-being of society

Considering the needs of future generations

Independent groups which influence business through pressure tactics

Collection of principles and rules that define right and wrong conduct for an organization

Invisible barrier to job advancement