The impact of ethical and environmental considerations on businesses:

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  • What are business ethics defined as?
    Moral principles guiding practices
  • What is accurate financial reporting an ethical consideration for shareholders?
    Corporate governance
  • What do environmental considerations aim to promote for businesses?
    Sustainability
  • Match the type of consideration with its focus:
    Ethical ↔️ Moral principles
    Environmental ↔️ Natural environment
  • Safe working conditions are ethical considerations for employees
  • Match the stakeholder with their ethical consideration:
    Customers ↔️ Fair pricing
    Employees ↔️ Safe working conditions
    Shareholders ↔️ Accurate financial reporting
    Community ↔️ Environmental protection
  • Reducing waste is a key goal of waste management.
  • Order the steps businesses should take to address ethical considerations:
    1️⃣ Identify stakeholder groups
    2️⃣ Determine ethical responsibilities
    3️⃣ Implement ethical policies
    4️⃣ Monitor compliance with policies
  • Environmental considerations refer to the impact a business has on the environment
  • Whereas ethical considerations focus on moral principles, environmental considerations are concerned with the business's impact on the natural environment
  • Pollution is the contamination of air, water, and land
  • What are three factors included in environmental considerations?
    Resource usage, waste management, emissions
  • What are examples of ethical initiatives in businesses?
    Fair labor practices, ethical sourcing
  • What is the primary focus of business ethics?
    Moral principles
  • Business ethics focuses solely on financial profits.
    False
  • What are the key ethical considerations for businesses to address?
    Stakeholder-specific moral principles
  • Environmental considerations are the same as ethical considerations.
    False
  • Match the environmental issue with its impact:
    Climate Change ↔️ Extreme weather events, sea-level rise
    Resource Depletion ↔️ Ecosystem damage, biodiversity loss
    Pollution ↔️ Contamination of air, water, land
  • What are the three main factors included in environmental considerations?
    Resource usage, waste management, emissions
  • Match the consideration with its focus:
    Ethical ↔️ Moral principles guiding business practices
    Environmental ↔️ Impact on the natural environment
  • What must businesses balance to operate responsibly and sustainably?
    Ethical and environmental factors
  • Environmental considerations include the efficient use of energy, water, and raw materials.

    True
  • Achieving cost savings is a benefit of efficient resource use
  • What principle does ethical sourcing adhere to?
    Fair trade
  • What is one benefit of environmental initiatives for stakeholders?
    Environmental protection
  • What is one cost-saving benefit of environmental considerations?
    Waste reduction
  • Financial constraints can strain budgets, especially for smaller businesses
  • Steps to overcome challenges in implementing ethical and environmental practices
    1️⃣ Develop a strategic plan
    2️⃣ Engage with stakeholders
    3️⃣ Leverage cost-saving opportunities
    4️⃣ Adopt a phased approach
  • Businesses must balance ethical considerations to treat all stakeholders fairly.

    True
  • What is the focus of environmental considerations for businesses?
    Sustainability
  • What does resource usage in environmental considerations refer to?
    Efficient use of resources
  • Match the consideration with its focus:
    Ethical ↔️ Moral principles of business practices
    Environmental ↔️ Impact on the natural environment
  • What are moral principles in business ethics called?
    Moral principles
  • Climate change, resource depletion, and pollution are key environmental issues businesses must address.

    True
  • Match the initiative type with its key practice:
    Ethical ↔️ Transparent reporting
    Environmental ↔️ Sustainable resource management
  • Stakeholders impacted by business ethics include customers, employees, shareholders, and the community
  • Match the stakeholder with their ethical considerations:
    Customers ↔️ Fair pricing, honest advertising
    Employees ↔️ Safe working conditions, fair wages
    Shareholders ↔️ Accurate financial reporting
    Community ↔️ Environmental protection
  • Upholding strong business ethics is crucial for maintaining a positive reputation.

    True
  • What are the key environmental issues that businesses should address?
    Climate change, resource depletion, pollution
  • Steps businesses can take to address environmental issues:
    1️⃣ Minimize greenhouse gas emissions
    2️⃣ Reduce waste through reuse and recycling
    3️⃣ Use natural resources efficiently