For Crane and Matten what is morality (Section 2)?

Cultural beliefs that define right and wrong of a community

What is moral relativism (See Section 1A)?

That there is not one single true morality

What does Stark (Section 3) say about the academic subject of business ethics US universities?

It's a pointless academic exercise with no practical use

Which of these is NOT a reason why business ethics is necessary, as claimed by Crane and Matten

People want to work for ethical companies

For Stark what is one objection against enlightened self-interest raised by business ethicists?

Acts motivated by self-interest cannot really be ethical

For Pojman (Section 1B), what one argument shows that moral relativism is false?

At least one objective moral principle applies to all people

For Crane and Matten (Section 2), the law is NOT the equivalent of ethics because of what?

The law does not cover every ethical issue in business

studbud

Seminar 1 Q&A

11 termsStudBud Administration74 plays

A reading quiz for the seminar 1 Reading Handout...

Flashcards11 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 11

Answers

1
For Crane and Matten what is morality (Section 2)?
Cultural beliefs that define right and wrong of a community
Religious beliefs based on holy scriptures
The application of reason to decide between right and wrong
Morality is concerned with the study of ethical decisions
2
For Pojman (Section 1B), the core moral rules are similar to what in a healthy diet?
Vitamins
Sugar
Fats
Carbohydrates
3
What is moral relativism (See Section 1A)?
That most moralities are equal and worthwhile
That there is only one absolute right and wrong
That there is not one single true morality
That morality is contingent other than murder
4
What does Stark (Section 3) say about the academic subject of business ethics US universities?
It's a pointless academic exercise with no practical use
That it is limited to Ivy League business schools
That it is of great practical use and insight for leaders
That it helps future managers secure better profits
5
For Crane and Matten (Section 2), business ethics starts where what ends...?
The law ends
Compliance ends
The government ends
Morals end
6
Which of these is NOT a reason why business ethics is necessary, as claimed by Crane and Matten
Business has huge power in society
Business malpractice inflicts harm
People want to work for ethical companies
Demands for ethical behaviour from business stakeholders
7
For Stark what is one objection against enlightened self-interest raised by business ethicists?
Acts motivated by self-interest cannot really be ethical
Acts motivated by self-interest can be damaging
Self-interest is unethical because it secures higher profits
Acts motivated by self-interest can be ethical
8
For Pojman (Section 1B), what one argument shows that moral relativism is false?
That absolute rules can be found in religions
That objective morals apply to some but not all people
That moral relativism leads to social anarchy
At least one objective moral principle applies to all people
9
For Crane and Matten (Section 2), the law is NOT the equivalent of ethics because of what?
The law makes too many ethical demands
The law does not cover every ethical issue in business
The law allows people to be unfaithful
The law is practised by corrupt lawyers like Saul Goodman
10
For Bogossian (Section 1A), the idea that there is not a single true morality leads to what?
Anarchy
Relativism
Happiness
Nihilism
11
Which of the following is NOT a song by Coldplay?
The Scientist
Something Just Like This
Adventures of a Lifetime
Yellow Moon

Seminar 1 Q&A Flashcards | StudBud