Business Ethics[3]

110 pt15 pt20 pt25 pt5 pt10 pt15 pt20 pt25 pt5 pt10 pt15 pt20 pt25 pt5 pt10 pt15 pt20 pt25 pt5 pt10 pt15 pt20 pt25 pt5 ptEthical DecisionsEthical Character TraitsEthics and LawSources of LawPotpourri2The values that govern a society’s attitude toward right and wrong is known as _________.3The values that govern a society’s attitude toward right and wrong is known as morality.4___________ is the term used in determining what a society’s values should be.5Ethicsis the term used in determining what a society’s values should be.6True/False –The golden rule holds that you “Do unto others before they do unto you.”7False–The golden rule holds that you “Do unto others before they do unto you.”8A decision based on whether an action will create the greatest good for the greatest number of people is known as __________.9A decision based on whether an action will create the greatest good for the greatest number of people is known as the greatest good principle.10True/False –There are times when ethics and the law conflict.11True –There are times when ethics and the law conflict.12One who is open and truthful with others exhibits __________.13One who is open and truthful with others exhibits honesty.14A person who treats others fairly and equally shares the character trait of __________.15A person who treats others fairly and equally shares the character trait of justice.16A person who is sympathetic to the difficulties of others and wants to help is known as __________.17A person who is sympathetic to the difficulties of others and wants to help is known as compassionate.18You have _____ if you are willing to do the right thing, regardless of the personal consequences.19You have integrityif you are willing to do the right thing, regardless of the personal consequences.20The three ways we have studied to make ethical decisions are:1. _________________2. _________________3. _________________21The three ways we have studied to make ethical decisions are:1. relying on opinions and feelings2. gauging the greatest good for the greatest number3. following the Golden Rule22Although ethics tells us what we should do, _______ is needed because society does not always do as they should.23Although ethics tells us what we should do, lawis needed because society does not always do as they should.24Law defines ____________.25Law defines the legal rights and duties of the people.26A reason that law and ethics sometimes conflict is due to _________.27A reason that law and ethics sometimes conflict is due to either the imperfection of the people who make the laws (Legislators and judges inject their personal views on ethics and morality into the law-making process).28If one word could sum up the heart of the golden rule, it would be ______.29If one word could sum up the heart of the golden rule, it would be empathy.30If J. B. is caught selling an illegal substance on campus and Rita refuses to testify against him in court, is she violating the law? Why or why not? 31If J. B. is caught selling an illegal substance on campus and Rita refuses to testify against him in court, is she violating the law? YesWhy? The law is set forth to prevent us from setting our own rules therefore preventing haphazard handling of disputes in a non-formal manner.32The principles by which the government operates is typically set forth in the country’s ______.33The principles by which the government operates is typically set forth in the country’s constitution.34The Constitution of the United States ______________.35The Constitution of the United States sets forth the fundamental rights of citizens, defines the limits in which federal and state governments may pass laws, and sets forth the branches and divisions of our national government.36The first ten amendments to the constitution, ratified in 1791, are called ________________.37The first ten amendments to the constitution, ratified in 1791, are called the Bill of Rights.38State constitutions may be more ___________.39State constitutions may be more protective, narrower, and more restrictive than the federal Constitution.40The legal systems in all states in Louisiana is rooted in English common law. Why is Louisiana excluded?41The legal systems in all states in Louisiana is rooted in English common law. Why is Louisiana excluded? Louisiana is excluded since the influence for this part of the country is more French42The five sources of today’s law are:1. ________________2. ________________3. ________________4. ________________5. ________________43The five sources of today’s law are: 1. Federal and state constitutions2. English common law3. Statutes4.Court decisions(also known as precedents –doctrine of stare decisis –“let the decision stand.”)5.Administrative law44_____ are laws specifically passed by a governing body that has been created for the purpose of making laws.45Statutesare laws specifically passed by a governing body that has been created for the purpose of making laws.46A body of lawmakers is known as a ____________.47A body of lawmakers is known as a legislature.48A law which is passed by congress which conflicts with the U. S. Constitution is ____________ and may not go into effect.49A law which is passed by congress which conflicts with the U. S. Constitution is unconstitutionaland may not go into effect.50Regulatory agencies have a wide range of power and may establish rules and procedures known as __________.51Regulatory agencies have a wide range of power and may establish rules and procedures known as Administrative Law.