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Which two theories provide the moral compass that is important when thinking through the ethical implications of decisions in a systematic way? (Check all that apply.)

Rawl's theory of justice Rights theories

The Hewlett-Packard example discussed in this chapter suggests that one cause of unethical behavior in a company can stem from

leadership

Celeste, a manager at a multinational investment firm located in Italy, knows that the company isn't reporting accurate profits to the government. She explains that this action is fine because all the multinational investment firms behave in the same manner. Celeste can be described as a(n) ______.

naive immoralist

A person who follows the idea of _____ says that the multinational's home-country standards of ethics are the appropriate approach to follow in foreign countries.

righteous moralist

A(n) _____ strategy helps a company make good profits but does so without harming the environment.

sustainable

The ______ believes that if a multinational firm sees that other firms are not following ethical norms, then they don't have to either.

naive immoralist

Some ethics experts have proposed practical guides or ethical ______ to make ethical decisions in a systematic way.

algorithms

______ refers to the moral obligation to act in an honorable and benevolent manner.

noblesse oblige