Question

question 1 (5 points)
(01.04 lc)
which of the following is the application of moral principles?
a business ethics
b ethical behavior
c ethics
d personal ethics

question 2 (5 points)
(01.04 lc)
which of the following is a result of ethical business practices?
a increased customer confidence
b damaged reputation
c decreased morale
d loss of credibility

Explanation:

Question 1

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Business ethics applies moral principles to business, but the question is about the general application of moral principles.
• Option b: Ethical behavior is the actual application of moral principles in actions.
• Option c: Ethics is the study of moral principles, not their application.
• Option d: Personal ethics is about an individual's moral principles, not the general application.

So the correct answer is the one that represents acting on moral principles.

We evaluate each option:

• Option a: Ethical business practices build trust with customers, leading to increased customer confidence.
• Option b: Ethical practices improve reputation, not damage it.
• Option c: Ethical practices boost morale, not decrease it.
• Option d: Ethical practices enhance credibility, not cause loss of it.

So the result of ethical business practices is increased customer confidence.

Answer:

b. Ethical behavior

Question 2