Chapter 3 Scenario: A manager believes that lying to a client is always wrong, even if it could help secure a large contract and save several employees’ jobs. She insists that moral actions must be guided by duty and universal principles rather than consequences. Question:Which philosopher’s theory best aligns with this manager’s belief in duty-based ethics?

Chapter 9 Scenario: A company wants to evaluate its long-term performance not only by financial profit but also by how it treats people and the planet. The leadership team decides to adopt a model that tracks progress in terms of social well-being, environmental protection, and economic growth. Question:This approach reflects which framework for assessing business success?

Chapter 4 Scenario: A company fails to properly maintain safety equipment in its factory, resulting in several employees being injured. The injured workers file a lawsuit, arguing that the company had an ethical and legal responsibility to ensure a safe working environment. Question:Which of the following best reflects the ethical foundation behind tort law in this situation?

Chapter 5 Scenario: A manufacturing company has the opportunity to expand its production facility, which would significantly increase profits. However, the expansion would also lead to increased carbon emissions and local water pollution. Question: From the perspective of sustainability within CSR, what should the company prioritize?

Chapter 7 Scenario: An employer installs monitoring software on company laptops that tracks employee browsing history, email content, and time spent on each website—even when employees are working from home. The company argues that this is necessary to ensure productivity and prevent data leaks. Employees, however, feel that their personal space and private activities are being invaded. Question:Which understanding of “privacy” is primarily being violated in this scenario?

Chapter 3 Scenario: A hospital administrator notices that several staff members are struggling with burnout. Instead of imposing stricter rules, the administrator begins modeling empathy, patience, and integrity, encouraging others to act with compassion toward patients and colleagues. Question:Which ethical framework does this reasoning reflect?

Chapter 2 Scenario: Two managers attend the same staff meeting but leave with different impressions of what the new company policy means. One interprets it as an opportunity for innovation, while the other views it as a restriction on flexibility. Their differing interpretations stem from how each processes and frames the information based on personal background and mental models. Question:Perceptual differences like this occur because our experiences are mediated by and interpreted through our own _____.

Chapter 5  Scenario: A large technology company has achieved record profits. After reviewing its operations, the board realizes it could allocate part of its resources to expand internet access in underserved rural areas. While not required by law and not directly tied to its profit goals, the initiative would greatly improve education and economic opportunities in those communities. Question:Which ethical principle is demonstrated if the company decides to fund the project?

Chapter 10 Scenario: A large manufacturing firm experiences a financial reporting scandal when several managers manipulate sales data to meet quarterly targets. During the investigation, auditors discover that the company lacks a structured framework for evaluating internal control effectiveness. There were no clear responsibilities for monitoring risk, and ethical guidelines were inconsistently enforced across departments. Question:Which framework would have best helped the company prevent this issue?

Chapter 3 Scenario: A hospital board establishes a new policy stating:“Every employee deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, so harassment and discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.” Question:Which ethical framework does this reasoning reflect?