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Chapter 3: Ethics and Social Responsibility

Prepared by David Ferrell, B-books, Ltd.

Designed by Eric Brengle, B-books, Ltd.

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Learning Outcomes

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LO1

LO2

LO3

Explain the determinants of a civil society

Explain the concept of ethical behavior

Describe ethical behavior in business

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Learning Outcomes

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Discuss corporate social responsibility

LO5

LO6

LO4

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Describe the arguments for and against social responsibility

Explain cause-related marketing

Civil Society

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Explain the determinants of a civil society.

LO1

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Civil Society

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Six Modes of Social Control

Ethics

Laws

Formal and Informal Groups

Self Regulation

The Media

Active Civil Society

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Review Learning Outcome

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Explain the Determinants of a Civil Society

LO1

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Ethical Behavior

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Explain the concept of ethical behavior.

LO2

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Ethical Behavior

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EthicsEthics

The moral principles or values

that generally govern the

conduct of an individual.

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Ethical Theories

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People usually base their individual choice of ethical theory on their life experiences

•Deontology

•Utilitarianism

•Casuist

•Moral Relativists

•Virtue Ethics

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Review Learning Outcome

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LO2

Explain the Concept of Ethical Behavior

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Ethical Behavior in Business

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Describe ethical behavior in business.

LO3

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Ethical Behavior in Business

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Morals – The rules people develop as a

result of cultural values and norms.

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Ethical Development Levels

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PreconventionalMorality

ConventionalMorality

PostconventionalMorality

MoreMature

MoreChildlike

• Based on what will be punished or rewarded

• Self-centered, calculating, selfish

• Moves toward the expectations of society

• Concerned over legality and the opinion of others

• Concern about how they judge themselves

• Concern if it is right in the long run

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Ethical Decision Making

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Influential Factors

Extent of Problems

Top Management Actions

Potential Consequences

Social Consensus

Probability of Harm

Time UntilConsequences

Number Affected

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Code of Ethics

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Code of Ethics- A guideline to helpmarketing managers and other

employees make better decisions.

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Creating Ethical Guidelines

• Helps identify acceptable business practices

• Helps control behavior internally

• Avoids confusion in decision making

• Facilitates discussion about right and wrong

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Ethical Guidelines and Training

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Exhibit 3.3

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Review Learning Outcome

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Describe the Role of Ethics and Ethical Decisions in Business

LO3

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Corporate Social Responsibility

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Discuss corporate social responsibility.

LO4

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Sustainability

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The idea that socially responsible companies will

outperform their peers by focusing on the world’s social

problems and reviewing them as opportunities to build

profits and help the world at the same time.

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Corporate Social Responsibility

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Stakeholders

Employees

Management

Customers

Local Community

Suppliers

Owners

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Review Learning Outcome

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LO4

Discuss Corporate Social Responsibility

EthicalEthicalDo what is right.Do what is right.

LegalLegalObey the Law.Obey the Law.

EconomicEconomicBe profitable.Be profitable.

PhilanthropicPhilanthropicBe a good citizen.Be a good citizen.

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Arguments Against and For Corporate Social Responsibility

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Describe the arguments for and against social responsibility.

LO5

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Arguments Against Social Responsibility

• Businesses should focus on making a profit and leave social and environmental concerns to nonprofits

• Businesses don’t have the expertise to deal with social issues and doing so may interfere with the primary goals of their firms

• The expense of social responsibility may damage the country in the global marketplace

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Arguments for Social Responsibility

• It is the right thing to do

• Business should police itself to avoid government intervention

• Small companies can prosper and build shareholder value as they tackle social problems

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Review Learning Outcome

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LO5

Arguments for and Against Social Responsibility

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Cause-Related Marketing

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Explain cause-related marketing.

LO6

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Cause-Related Marketing

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The cooperative efforts of a

“for-profit” firm and a

“non-profit” organization

for mutual benefit.

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Cause-Related Marketing

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“Five Questions to Ask Before Participating in a Cause-Related Marketing Program”

•Is this company committed?

•How is the program structured?

•Who does the program benefit?

•How will the organization that benefits use my money?

•Is the program meaningful to me?

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Review Learning Outcome

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LO6

Explain Cause-Related Marketing

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