The First Step in the Simplified Three-Step Model for Applying

question 63

Short Answer

The first step in the simplified three-step model for applying ethical judgments to situations that may arise during the course of business activities is to
determine the norms that relate to the situation.
determine the most appropriate moral values.
determine the implications of breaching the activity or policy.
gather the relevant factual information.
make an ethical judgment based on the rightness or wrongness of the proposed activity or policy.

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Definitions:

Émile Durkheim

A founding figure in sociology, known for his work on social integration, religion, and theories on the collective conscience and anomie.

Anomic

Relating to anomie, a state or condition of individuals or society characterized by a breakdown or absence of social norms and values.

Company Cutbacks

A reduction in company expenses often achieved through layoffs, reduction in operational costs, or scaling back production to manage financial health.

Economic Inequalities

The unequal distribution of wealth, income, and resources among individuals or groups within a society or between countries.