Exam_1: Business Ethics Study Guide: Terms & Concepts (Chapters 1–4)

Vocabulary practice flashcards generated directly from the Business Ethics Study Guide covering key terms and concepts in Chapters 1 through 4.

Ethics

A foundational concept listed under Chapter 1: Ethics, Business, and Critical Thinking.

Adam Smith

A key individual and concept listed under Chapter 1: Ethics, Business, and Critical Thinking.

Morality

A concept listed under Chapter 1: Ethics, Business, and Critical Thinking.

Personal Integrity

An ethical concept listed under Chapter 1: Ethics, Business, and Critical Thinking.

Social Justice

A concept listed under Chapter 1: Ethics, Business, and Critical Thinking as well as Chapter 3: Philosophical Ethics and Business Ethical Frameworks.

Practical Reasoning

A type of reasoning concept listed under Chapter 1: Ethics, Business, and Critical Thinking.

Theoretical Reasoning

A type of reasoning concept listed under Chapter 1: Ethics, Business, and Critical Thinking.

Normative

An analytical perspective listed under Chapter 1: Ethics, Business, and Critical Thinking.

Descriptive

An analytical perspective listed under Chapter 1: Ethics, Business, and Critical Thinking.

Norms

A concept listed under Chapter 1: Ethics, Business, and Critical Thinking.

Ethical Values

A core concept listed under Chapter 1: Ethics, Business, and Critical Thinking.

Stakeholders

A key concept listed under Chapter 1 (Ethics, Business, and Critical Thinking) and Chapter 2 (Ethical Decision Making).

Separation Thesis

A theoretical concept listed under Chapter 1: Ethics, Business, and Critical Thinking.

Psychological Egoism

A psychological theory/concept listed under Chapter 1: Ethics, Business, and Critical Thinking.

Risk Assessment

A process concept listed under Chapter 1: Ethics, Business, and Critical Thinking.

Ethical Responsibilities

A core concept listed under Chapter 1: Ethics, Business, and Critical Thinking.

Individual/Organizational/Social-Govt. Level of Decision Making

The three levels of decision making listed under Chapter 1: Ethics, Business, and Critical Thinking.

Benefit Corporation

A corporate structure concept listed under Chapter 1: Ethics, Business, and Critical Thinking.

B Corp certification

A business credential listed under Chapter 1: Ethics, Business, and Critical Thinking.

Ethical Issue

A key concept listed under Chapter 2: Ethical Decision Making.

Ethical Decision-Making Process

A key structured process listed under Chapter 2: Ethical Decision Making.

Moral Imagination

A cognitive ethical concept listed under Chapter 2: Ethical Decision Making.

Normative Myopia

A cognitive blindspot concept listed under Chapter 2: Ethical Decision Making.

Inattentional Blindness

A psychological phenomenon affecting judgment listed under Chapter 2: Ethical Decision Making.

Satisficing

A decision-making strategy concept listed under Chapter 2: Ethical Decision Making.

Social/Institutional Roles

Role-based influences on judgment listed under Chapter 2: Ethical Decision Making.

Courage

A personal virtue listed under Chapter 2: Ethical Decision Making.

Peer Pressure

A social factor influencing judgment listed under Chapter 2: Ethical Decision Making.

Business Ethics – Drucker article

A specific reading/topic listed under Chapter 3: Philosophical Ethics and Business Ethical Frameworks.

Utilitarianism

An ethical framework listed under Chapter 3: Philosophical Ethics and Business Ethical Frameworks.

Duty Based Ethics

An ethical framework listed under Chapter 3: Philosophical Ethics and Business Ethical Frameworks.

Virtue Ethics

An ethical framework listed under Chapter 3: Philosophical Ethics and Business Ethical Frameworks.

Consequentialism

An ethical framework listed under Chapter 3: Philosophical Ethics and Business Ethical Frameworks.

Human Well-Being

A core outcome concept listed under Chapter 3: Philosophical Ethics and Business Ethical Frameworks.

Free Market Approach vs. Administrative Approach

A comparative framework concept listed under Chapter 3: Philosophical Ethics and Business Ethical Frameworks.

Egoism

An ethical concept/theory listed under Chapter 3: Philosophical Ethics and Business Ethical Frameworks.

Deontology

An ethical framework listed under Chapter 3: Philosophical Ethics and Business Ethical Frameworks.

Categorical Imperative

A central concept in deontological ethics listed under Chapter 3: Philosophical Ethics and Business Ethical Frameworks.

Human Rights

A rights concept listed under Chapter 3: Philosophical Ethics and Business Ethical Frameworks.

Moral Rights

A rights concept listed under Chapter 3: Philosophical Ethics and Business Ethical Frameworks.

Legal Rights

A rights concept listed under Chapter 3: Philosophical Ethics and Business Ethical Frameworks.

Autonomy

An ethical principle concept listed under Chapter 3: Philosophical Ethics and Business Ethical Frameworks.

Immanuel Kant

A prominent philosopher listed under Chapter 3: Philosophical Ethics and Business Ethical Frameworks.

Libertarian vs. Egalitarian View

Comparative socio-philosophical views listed under Chapter 3: Philosophical Ethics and Business Ethical Frameworks.

Corporate Culture

The central organizational topic of Chapter 4: Corporate Culture.

Organizational Norms

A cultural component concept listed under Chapter 4: Corporate Culture.

Compliance-Based Culture vs. Values-Based Culture

A comparative organizational culture framework listed under Chapter 4: Corporate Culture.

Ethical Leadership

A leadership concept listed under Chapter 4: Corporate Culture.

Ethical Role Modeling

A leadership practice concept listed under Chapter 4: Corporate Culture.

Servant Leadership

A leadership style listed under Chapter 4: Corporate Culture.

Transformational Leadership

A leadership style listed under Chapter 4: Corporate Culture.

Transactional Leadership

A leadership style listed under Chapter 4: Corporate Culture.

Mission Statement/Vision Statement/Statement of Values

Organizational direction and values declarations listed under Chapter 4: Corporate Culture.

Ethics Program

An organizational system listed under Chapter 4: Corporate Culture.

Cultural Integration

An organizational process listed under Chapter 4: Corporate Culture.

Whistleblowing

An ethical reporting action listed under Chapter 4: Corporate Culture.

Internal/External Reporting

Reporting channels listed under Chapter 4: Corporate Culture.

United States Sentencing Commission (USSC)

An official regulatory commission listed on page 4 under Chapter 4.

Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations (FSGO)

A regulatory guideline framework listed on page 4 under Chapter 4.

Monitoring and Assessment

An organizational oversight process listed on page 4 under Chapter 4.