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MKTG Chapter 3
Ethics and Social Responsibility
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Marketing
Undergraduate 3
02/13/2012

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Term
What are the six modes of social control?
Definition

Ethics

Laws

Formal and informal groups

self regulation

The media

Active Civil Society

Term
Define Ethics.
Definition

Refers to the moral principles or values that generally

govern the conduct of an individual or a group.

Term
What is the Deotological ethical theory?
Definition

States that people should adhere to their obligations

and duties when analyzing an ethical dilemma.

Term
Ethical Theories
Definition

 

Deontology - adhere to obligations
Utilitarianism – predict consequences
Casuist – compare current to similar
Moral Relativists – relative to the group
Virtue Ethics – traits valued as good

 

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Define Morals.
Definition
The rules people develop as a result of cultural values and norms.
Term
What are the three levels of ethical development?
Definition

Preconventional Morality - childlike, based on what will be punished or rewarded.

Conventional Morality - Moves toward the expectation of society

Postconventional Morality - Concerned about how they judge themselves, is it right in the long run.

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What are the influences of ethical decision making?
Definition

Extend of problems

Top Management actions

Potential consequences

Social consensus

Probability of harm

Time until consequences

Number affected

Term
Define Code of Ethics.
Definition
A guideline to help marketing managers and other employees make better decisions.
Term
What are the advantanges of creating ethical guidelines?
Definition

Helps identify acceptable business practices

Help control behavior internally

Avoids confusion in decision making

Facilitate discussion about right and wrong

 

Term
What is sustainability?
Definition
The idea that socially responsible companies will outperform their peers by focusing on the world’s social problems and viewing them as opportunities to build profits and help the world at the same time.
Term
Define Corporate Social Responsibility.
Definition

The corporate concern for social welfare by business.

CSR can have an impact on ROI.

Term
What are the 5 key CSR trends?
Definition

Return on Investment 

Increasing rewards for communities and workers

Use new media to gain customer mindshare

Carbon footprint

New opportunities in Environmental Markets

Term
Define Cause-Related  Marketing.
Definition
The cooperative marketing efforts between a “for-profit” firm and a “nonprofit organization.”
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