QUESTION 1
(a) Using economic, social and environmental principles, describe
(i) Sustainability and (ii) the Anthropocentric and Eco Centric sustainability approaches.
(b) Explain the philosophy of Anthropocentric and Eco Centric Ethics, using as an example the cutting down of rain forest
(c) From an environmental sustainability point of view, what is the meaning of sustainability in business?
(d) You are a Chief Executive Officer in a large company. Identify 5 measures you will take in relation to environmental concerns and corporate sustainability?
(e) Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS) projects in Mauritius have been mainly to boost the economy of the island. However, social impact assessment might reveal that there are ethical problems associated with the development. Identify two such problems and discuss their ethical dimensions.
QUESTION 2
(a) Differentiate between the Deontology and Teleology ethical approaches
(b) Identify and describe three different situations, in which the principles of justice and fairness may be questioned.
(c) From an economic, socio-cultural and environmental perspective and using a Utilitarian ethical dimension, discuss the banning of cigarette smoking in Mauritius
QUESTION 3
(a) Describe a typical corporate structure in terms of the shareholders, the managers and the stakeholders stating the role of each
(b) The corporate body is made up of varying categories of personnel, operating at various levels with different responsibilities and rights. What are the considerations you would take in drafting the code of Ethics to be implemented in your organisation
(c) (i) What is Whistleblowing?
(ii) Whistleblowing can damage the reputation of the organization. State three ways in which an organization can prevent a situation from going to the extent of whistle blowing?
QUESTION 4
(b) Corporate Social Responsibility
(c) Stake holder and shareholder capitalism
(d) Enlightened self interest