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Introduction to Business© Thomson South-Western
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Social Responsibility of Business and Government
4-14-1 Social Responsibility
4-24-2 Government Protection Activities
4-34-3 Government Regulation and Assistance
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LESSON 4-1LESSON 4-1
Social Responsibility
Goals Describe social responsibility issues. Identify benefits and costs of social
responsibility. Explain the purpose of a code of ethics.
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Key Terms
social responsibility non-renewable resource ethics business ethics code of ethics
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ISSUES Environmental protection Workplace diversity Job safety Employee wellness
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What are four areas of social responsibility that may require the attention of business?
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY EVALUATION Benefits
Expanded justice for groups of a society Enhanced company image Reduced need for government actions Improved quality of life in a community and
around the world Increased awareness of social issues
among workers, consumers, and others
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY EVALUATION Costs
New nonpolluting or safer equipment Building repairs to remove risks Wellness and rehabilitation programs Social projects sponsored by a company
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What are the main benefits of social responsibility?
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BUSINESS ETHICS
Code of ethics Ethical conduct guidelines
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What is the purpose of a code of ethics?
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LESSON 4-2LESSON 4-2
Government Protection Activities
Goals Identify the roles and levels of
government. Explain government protection
activities. Describe types of intellectual property.
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Key Terms
contract patent copyright trademark
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GOVERNMENT IN SOCIETY
Roles of government Providing services for members of society Protecting citizens, consumers, businesses, and
workers Regulating utilities and promoting competition Providing information and support to businesses Buying goods and services Hiring public employees Raising revenue
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GOVERNMENT IN SOCIETY
Levels of government Federal government State government Local government
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Oversees the activities that involve two or more states or other countries.
Regulates foreign and interstate commerce
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STATE GOVERNMENTS
Regulate business actions within their own borders
Assign some of their legislative power to local governments
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LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Include county boards and city or town councils
Provide services needed for an orderly society, such as police and fire protection
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What are the three levels of government?
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GOVERNMENT PROTECTION ACTIVITIES Worker protection Contract enforcement
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What are the main elements of a contract?
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PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Patents Copyrights Trademarks
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What are three types of intellectual property?
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LESSON 4-3LESSON 4-3
Government Regulation and AssistanceGoals Explain actions by government to
regulate business. Discuss efforts of government to assist
businesses. Identify methods used by government
to raise money.
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Key Terms
public utility monopoly antitrust laws revenue
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REGULATORY ACTIVITIES
Regulation of utilities Prevent unfair business practices
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Why does government regulate utilities?
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GOVERNMENT ASSISTS BUSINESS Government buys goods and services Government employs workers
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How does government assist business?
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GOVERNMENT RAISES MONEY Taxes Borrowing
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What is the difference between tax revenue and borrowing by government?