CSC Corporate Social Responsibility & Ethical Standards 2

Question 1

Which ethical framework judges the morality of an action based solely on its consequences and outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Consequentialism

Answer

Consequentialism evaluates actions by their outcomes, making the ends central to moral judgment.

Question 2

A company discloses only positive ESG metrics while omitting material negative data. This practice is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Greenwashing

Answer

Greenwashing encompasses misleading sustainability disclosures, including selective omission of negative performance data.

Question 3

Under the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, which pillar requires companies to conduct human rights due diligence?

Accepted Answer

Respect

Answer

The 'Respect' pillar assigns companies the responsibility to avoid infringing human rights through due diligence processes.

Question 4

Which of the following best defines 'ethical sourcing' in a CSR context?

Accepted Answer

Procuring goods from suppliers who meet defined labor, environmental, and human rights standards

Answer

Ethical sourcing ensures that supply chain partners adhere to acceptable labor, environmental, and human rights standards.

Question 5

The concept of 'license to operate' in CSR refers to:

Accepted Answer

Informal social acceptance granted by communities and stakeholders

Answer

A social license to operate is the ongoing acceptance by communities and stakeholders that a company has earned through responsible conduct.

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