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Bus100 Ch2
Ebert Griffin Business Essentials 8e Chapter 2
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Business
Undergraduate 1
03/08/2011

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Ethics
Definition
Beliefs about what's right and wrong or good and bad
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Ethical Behavior
Definition
Behavior conforming to individual beliefs and social norms about what's right and good
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Unethical Behavior
Definition
Behavior conforming to individual beliefs and social norms about what is defined as wrong and bad
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Business Ethics
Definition
The ethical or unethical behaviors by employees in the context of their jobs
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Social Responsibility
Definition
The overall way in which a business attempts to balance its commitments to relevant groups and individuals in its social environment
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Organizational Stakeholders
Definition
Groups, individuals, and organizations that are directly affected by the practices of an organization and, therefore, have a stake in its performance
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Accountability
Definition
The expectation of an expanded role for business in protecting and enhancing the general welfare of society
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Collusion
Definition
When two or more firms agree to collaborate on such wrongful acts as price fixing
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Price Gouging
Definition
Responding to increased demand with overly steep (and often unwarranted) price increases
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Obstructionist Stance
Definition
A company does as little as possible and may attempt to deny or cover up violations
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Defensive Stance
Definition
A company does everything required of it legally but no more
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Accommodative Stance
Definition
A company meets its legal and ethical requirements and also goes further in certain cases
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Proactive Stance
Definition
A company actively seeks to contribute to the well-being of groups and individuals in its social environment
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