Which Normative Theory of Business Ethics Would TJX Have Displayed

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which normative theory of business ethics would TJX have displayed if it had informed customers as soon as the breach was corrected and told other retailers how to prevent future security breaches?

• A) Stakeholder
• B) Stockholder
• C) Social contract
• D) Investor
• E) Corporate social responsibility

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Definitions:

Property Rights

The legal rights to use, control, and derive benefit from resources or property, recognized and enforced by law.

Environmental Treatment

Involves methods and technologies used to treat or remediate environmental issues such as pollution or waste management.

Health Action Process

A psychological theory detailing the motivation and implementation phases that people go through in adopting and maintaining health behaviors.

Self-Efficacy

A belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task, which plays a significant role in how one approaches goals, tasks, and challenges.