ABBREVIATIONS
The governing body over advertising integrity.
FTC
The study of right and wrong and the morality of choices individuals make.
Ethics
A written guide to acceptable and ethical behavior as defined by an organization; it outlines uniform policies, standards, and punishments for violations.
Code of Ethics
Established the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) to enforce federal laws that involve the environment.
National Environmental Policy Act (1970)
Group that defines bullying in the workplace as repeated work sabotage; verbal abuse; and/or abusive conduct that is threatening, humiliating, or intimidating.
Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI)
Informing the press or government officials about unethical practices.
Whistle-Blowing
3 factors that influence the standard of ethical behavior in an organization?
Individual, social, and opportunity.
Established standards for safer cars.
Motor Vehicle Safety Act (1966)
Government agency with the power to investigate complaints of employment discrimination and sue firms that practice it.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
The recognition that business activities have an impact on the society and the consideration of the impact in business decision making.
Social Responsibility
What is the term used to describe activities undertaken to protect the rights of consumers?
Consumerism
Provided for limited supervision of interstate sales of meat and meat products.
Meat Inspection Act (1906)
New legal protection for those who report corporate misconduct.
SOX(Sarbanes-Oxley Act (2002))
Cultural norms, actions and decisions of co-workers, values and attitudes of "significant others" and the use of the Internet.
Social Factors
He is responsible for the origination of the 6 rights of the consumer.
Pres. John F. Kennedy
Established limited supervision of interstate sale of food and drugs.
Pure Food and Drug Act (1906)
"Let the buyer beware"
"Caveat emptor"
Adopting a strategic approach to fulfilling economic, ethical, environmental, and social responsibility.
Corporate Citizenship
1. Secure the commitment of executives
2. Planning
3. Appoint a director
4. Prepare a social audit
Steps for implementing (making/starting) a socially responsible program?
Called for all products sold across state lines to be labeled with net weight, ingredients and manufacturer's name and address.
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (1966)