Integrated Social Contracts Theory Maintains That

question 93

Multiple Choice

Integrated social contracts theory maintains that

• A) there is no such thing as "moral free space"-all ethical standards are determined by societal norms, and individuals have an implied social contract to live up to these standards.
• B) few nations or cultures have common moral agreement on what is ethically right and wrong.
• C) there should be no absolute limits put on what actions and behaviors fall inside the boundaries of what is ethically or morally right and which actions/behaviors fall outside.
• D) adherence to universal ethical norms always takes precedence over local ethical norms.
• E) ethical relativism should always be adhered to before ethical universalism when dealing within boundaries of a country's culture and norms.

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Definitions:

Corporate Directors

Individuals elected by shareholders to manage a corporation's affairs and make major decisions.

Articles

Short for "articles of incorporation," which are documents filed with a government body to legally document the creation of a corporation.

Bylaws

Rules and regulations that govern a corporation’s internal management.

Affiliated Directors

Members of a company's board who have a relationship with the company outside of their directorship, potentially through business, family, or significant financial ties.