| A | B |
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| ethics | set of beliefs about right and wrong |
| business ethics | applying right and wrong in a business setting |
| ethical dilemma | decision invlving a conflict of values |
| code of ethics | a formal, written document defining ethical standards |
| whistle-blowers | employees reporting employer's unethical behavior |
| social responsibility | obligation to contribute to society |
| stakeholders | having a persona interest |
| consumerism | social movement about consumer rights |
| planned obsolescence | designing products to fail |
| Sarbanes-Oxley | sets higher ethical standards for public corporations and accounting firms |
| corporate philanthropy | business donations to nonprofit groups |
| corporate responsibility | Business contributions demonstrating actions |
| green marketing | developing and promoting environmentally sound products |
| social audit | systematic evaluation of how well a firm is meeting its ethics and social responsibility goals |
| sustainable development | doing business to meet the needs of the current generation without harming future generations |
