CSR Exam 1 Questions and Answers7
Mediator: - ANSWERS -A variable that stands in between a predictor and an outcome
EG: Stress leads to depression by is also mediated by rumination
5 Driving Forces of CSR - ANSWERS -1. Affluence: base of the pyramid...discretion
2. Sustainability: long-term thinking
3. Globalization: varying laws and norms
4. Media: immediate and decentralized
5. Brands: reputation is paramount
Outcome: - ANSWERS -The result of engaging in CSR
Moderator: - ANSWERS -A variable that affects the direct relationship between a predictor and
an outcome
EG: Friendliness leads to popularity but is moderated by personal hygiene
What is CSR? - ANSWERS -The relationship between the entity and the societies in which they
operate and the responsibilities of all parties.
, Context-specific organizational actions and policies that take into account stakeholders'
expectations and the triple bottom line of economic, social, and environmental performance
What is CSR? Aguinis - ANSWERS -Context-specific organizational actions and policies that take
into account stakeholders' expectations and the triple bottom line of economic, social, and
environmental performance
Why should companies engage in it? - ANSWERS -ethical
moral
rational
economical
Ethical arguments - ANSWERS -5 aspects of ethics:
Responsibility, honesty, respect, fairness & compassion
Ethical arguments
Consequentialist /utilitarian: - ANSWERS -Justifies the action in terms of the outcome (greatest
good for the most people)
Ethical arguments
Categorical / Kantian - ANSWERS -justifies actions in terms of the principles used
(using the right principles, regardless of outcomes)
Mediator: - ANSWERS -A variable that stands in between a predictor and an outcome
EG: Stress leads to depression by is also mediated by rumination
5 Driving Forces of CSR - ANSWERS -1. Affluence: base of the pyramid...discretion
2. Sustainability: long-term thinking
3. Globalization: varying laws and norms
4. Media: immediate and decentralized
5. Brands: reputation is paramount
Outcome: - ANSWERS -The result of engaging in CSR
Moderator: - ANSWERS -A variable that affects the direct relationship between a predictor and
an outcome
EG: Friendliness leads to popularity but is moderated by personal hygiene
What is CSR? - ANSWERS -The relationship between the entity and the societies in which they
operate and the responsibilities of all parties.
, Context-specific organizational actions and policies that take into account stakeholders'
expectations and the triple bottom line of economic, social, and environmental performance
What is CSR? Aguinis - ANSWERS -Context-specific organizational actions and policies that take
into account stakeholders' expectations and the triple bottom line of economic, social, and
environmental performance
Why should companies engage in it? - ANSWERS -ethical
moral
rational
economical
Ethical arguments - ANSWERS -5 aspects of ethics:
Responsibility, honesty, respect, fairness & compassion
Ethical arguments
Consequentialist /utilitarian: - ANSWERS -Justifies the action in terms of the outcome (greatest
good for the most people)
Ethical arguments
Categorical / Kantian - ANSWERS -justifies actions in terms of the principles used
(using the right principles, regardless of outcomes)
