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MGMT 101
Chapter 2
Question | Answer |
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Business Ethics | Standards of conduct and moral values regarding right and wrong actions in the work environment |
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | Rules and regulations for securities trading and accounting practices |
Conflict of Interest | Situation in which an employee must choose between a business's welfare and personal gain |
Integrity | Adhering to deeply felt ethical principles in business situations |
Whistle-blowing | Employee's disclosure to company officials, government authorities, or the media of illegal, immoral, or unethical practices committed by an organization |
Code of Conduct | Formal statement that defines how an organization expects its employees to resolve ethical issues |
Stakeholders | Customers, investors, employees, and public affected by or with an interest in a company |
Social Responsibility | Business's consideration of society's well-being and consumer satisfaction, in addition to profits |
Social Audits | Formal procedures that identify and evaluate all company activities that relate to social issues such as conservation, employment practices, environmental protection, and philanthropy |
Recycling | Reprocessing of used materials for reuse |
Green Marketing | A marketing strategy that promotes environmentally safe products and production methods |
Sustainable | The capacity to endure in ecology |
Corporate Philanthropy | Effort of an organization to make a contribution to the communities in which it earns profits |
Consumerism | Public demand that a business consider the wants and needs of its customers in making decisions |
Product Liability | The responsibility of manufactures for injuries and damages caused by their products |
Family Leave | 12 weeks of unpaid leave employers must provide to employees who need to deal with family matters |
Discrimination | Biased treatment of a job candidate or employee |
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) | Created to increase job opportunities for women and minorities and to help end discrimination |
Sexual Harassment | Unwelcome and inappropriate actions of a sexual nature in the workplace |
Sexism | Discrimination against members of either sex, but primarily affecting women |