Sources of Law
Classifications of Law
Business Ethics
Ethical Theories
Ethics and Business
100

What is the legal capacity to require another person to perform or refrain from an action?

Right

100

What type of law defines rights and responsibilites?

Substantive Law

100

What branch of philosophy deals with values related to human conduct?

Ethics

100

What philosopher is associated with the Categorical Imperative?

Kant

100

What is essential for successful business relationships?

Trust

200

What is an obligation imposed by law to perform or refrain from an act?

Duty

200

What type of law explains how rights and liabilities are enforced?

Procedural Law

200

What type of law says that if something is legal, it is moral?

Positive Law

200

Which theory says everyone has a set of rights that should be protected?

Rights Theory

200

What can have a major impact on company's ability to do business?

Reputation

300

What type of law is created by courts through decisions?

Case Law

300

What type of wrong is considered a wrong against society?

Criminal Law

300

What type of law establishes higher standards of conduct than positive law?

Natural Law

300

Which theory says ethical standards depend on the circumstances?

Moral Relativism

300

What analysis looks at how a decision affects different groups?

Stakeholder Analysis

400

What type of law consists of rules created by administrative agencies?

Administrative Law

400

What type of wrong is considered a wrong against an individual?

Civil Law

400

What theory says we should act in our own self interest?

Ethical Egoism

400

Which theory is associated with Plato and Aristotle?

Virtue Ethics

400

What test says, "Is it legal? Is it balanced? How does it make me feel?"

Blanchard-Peale

500

What type of law consists of rules parties agree to in contracts?

Private Law

500

What body of law provides justice when regular law is inadequate or unfair?

Equity

500

What theory says we should do the greatest good for the greatest number?

Utilitarianism

500

Which theory focuses on fairness through social contracts and justice?

Contractarianism

500

What test asks whether you would want your decision published for everyone to see?

Front-Page Test 

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