intellectual property
protects creative works such as books and music
copyright
the duty of a business to contribute to the well being of a community
social responsibility
the rules that guide how a business and their employee behave
business ethic
When one company controls an entire market
monopoly
law that ensures employees have safe and health working conditions
worker protection
a symbol or name that represents a company
trademark
This cost involves spending money on ecofriendly equipment
nonpolluting equipment
This behavior follows the rules and is morally right
ethical behavior
essential services like electricity and water, every business must provide
public utilities
when the environment is tainted with the by-products of human action this is called_____
pollution
protects an invention or new process
patent
The benefit of social responsibility that improves how a company is seen
enhanced company image
this is when an employee breaks the rules
unethical behavior
practices that are illegal because they trick customers or hurt competition
unfair business practices
when a business has a variety of genders and ethnicities in their employees
wrokplace diversity
a short phrase that represents a business
slogan
when a company helps support projects that benefit society it is called _______
social projects
a company's set of guidelines for what is acceptable behavior
code of ethics
laws that stop businesses from being to powerful and harming other companies
antitrust laws
law that protects workers aged 40 and older from being discriminated against based on their age
age discrimination
how long a patents lasts
15-20 years
when a businesses raises awareness about an important issue in society
increased awareness
a situation where a company has to decide if it should do something that feels wrong
moral conflict
a government agency that helps make sure companies are following rules about pricing and competition
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
law that requires employers to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities
ex. wheelchair access, special equipment
americans with disabilities act