Short answers questions:
BOOK: Joseph Desjardins, An Introduction to Business Ethics, 7th
edition (McGraw Hill, 2024)
1) Why is loyalty to one’s employer always a risk for nonmanagerial employees according to the textbook?
2) What is one reason discussed in the textbook that the
traditional circular flow model of economics (goods flow
from business to consumers and back to business, etc.)
cannot address issues of sustainability?
3) How could the introduction of large chains into a local
economy end up harming consumers in the long run even
though they offer goods at lower prices?
4) If an employee makes a discrimination complaint to HR, is it
legal to withhold a promotion they were being considered
for according to federal law? Why or why not?
5) What is one critique of international trade regulations or
policies (such as those put in place by the WTO and World
Bank) that stems from concern for “developing” nations
rather than concern for free market values according to the
assigned readings?
6) Respond in 2-4 paragraphs. You are not required to use
quotes or research but if you do, you must include in-text
citation.
What was the most interesting or important thing you
learned in this class and how do you think it will impact your
future actions or learning outside of this class? You may
discuss more than one thing or a general topic if you
like. (Answer in 2-4 paragraphs.)