BB101 Global Ethics and CSR

What primary objective does the Universal Declaration of Human Rights serve?

• Guiding national legislation
• Outlining global human rights and freedoms
• Establishing global economic policies
• Setting worldwide educational standards

How can small private educational institutes promote Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education)?

• By offering competitive wages
• By providing scholarships and flexible learning options
• By investing in local businesses
• By reducing operational expenses

Which is not considered a responsibility under corporate social responsibility (CSR)?

• Minimizing environmental impact
• Maximizing shareholder profits at all costs
• Enhancing employee welfare
• Practicing fair trade

What is an example of 'forced labor'?

• Volunteering for a nonprofit organization
• Working under strict safety protocols
• Employment in exploitative conditions without the freedom to leave
• Contractual work on a short-term basis

Which characteristic is true for a 'self-employed' worker?

• Receives unemployment benefits
• Independently decides what work to do and when
• Has an employment contract with a company
• Works under direct supervision

Which environmental responsibility has Google undertaken to manage its impact?

• Implemented flexible working hours
• Launched a new software product
• Achieved carbon neutrality
• Expanded physical office locations globally

What does a safe working environment typically involve as an ethical practice?

• Offering competitive wages
• Providing health and safety training
• Ensuring job security
• Increasing managerial supervision

What is not a goal of the International Covenants on Human Rights?

• Legally enforcing ethical business practices
• Upholding civil and political rights
• Promoting economic, social, and cultural rights
• Strengthening international human rights cooperation

What type of labor involves lack of freedom and often exploitation?

• Informal labor
• Self-employment
• Forced labor
• Standard employment

Which CSR aspect focuses on reducing the environmental footprint?

• Increasing product prices
• Decreasing operational transparency
• Managing environmental impacts
• Expanding market share