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2.2 Ethical & Environmental
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- 1EthicalDoing actions for the right of other people neglectful of yourself-
opening a door for someone. - 2MoralExpectations of society concerning right and wrong behaviour-
manners. - 3SustainabilityEnsure stocks are available and don't deplete-
Over-fishing in area of ocean and fish run out. - 4Going GreenBecoming more environmentally friendly-
reduce, reuse, recycle. - 5FairtradeTrade between companies where everyone is paid for their rightful amount of work-
Cocoa and banana trade. - 6Animal friendlyNo testing on animals for medical, cosmetic and fashion reasons-
Makeup companies. - 7Environmentally friendlyNot harmful to the environment-
Planting 4 trees for every one felled. - 8Carbon footprintAmount of CO2 released into atmosphere as result of activities by a person or company-
car usage. - 9Renewable energyEnergy from a source that doesn't deplete and also can be replenished-
Solar or Geothermal energy. - 10Labour exploitation in third world.Developing countries with low economic stability have workers begging for jobs, companies exploit this with employing people with cheap wages and bad working conditions-
Primark sweatshop in Bangladesh. - 11Stakeholders such as consumers, employees, shareholders and people who live close to business may ask questions such as:-Are suppliers paid on time, or is payment delayed?
-Are employees treated fairly? Are they paid well? Is child labour used in overseas factories?
-Are consumers aware of the materials used to make the product?
-Is the business advertising truthful and fair? Are it's products harmful? - 12Legal activities- Ethical business activities-Donating specific amounts of profit to charities.
-Setting up businesses in areas of high unemployment to create jobs. - 13Legal activities- legal business activities but judged unethical by some stakeholders-Selling foods high in fat or sugar.
-Paying managers way very high salaries while many employees only receive the living wage. - 14Illegal activitiesIllegal activities such as child labour or paying below the minimum living wage.
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- Year 10 Business Studies Flashcards on 2.2 Ethical & Environmental, created by Henry Benson on 26/02/2018.
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