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vocab2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Philanthropy | the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes. |
| Social responsibility | is the idea that businesses should balance profit-making activities with activities that benefit society |
| Environmental protection agency (EPA) | United States federal government whose mission is to protect human and environmental health. |
| Ethics | moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity. |
| Ethical behavior | Acting in ways consistent with what society and individuals typically think are good values. |
| Business ethics | study of proper business policies and practices regarding potentially controversial issues, such as corporate governance, insider trading, bribery, discrimination, corporate social responsibility and fiduciary responsibilities. |
| Code of ethics | document may outline the mission and values of the business or organization, how professionals are supposed to approach problems |
| Conflict of interest | a situation in which the concerns or aims of two different parties are incompatible. |
| Bribes | persuade someone to act in one's favor, typically illegally or dishonestly, by a gift of money or other inducement. |