Questions from Business Ethics

Q: What is regulation? Why does government see a need to regulate

What is regulation? Why does government see a need to regulate? Differentiate between economic and social regulation. What social regulations do you think are most important, and why? What social regu...

Q: Outline the major benefits and costs of government regulation. In general

Outline the major benefits and costs of government regulation. In general, do you think the benefits of government regulation exceed the costs? In what areas, if any, do you think the costs exceed the...

Q: What are the trade-offs between privatization and federalization? When

What are the trade-offs between privatization and federalization? When would one or the other be more appropriate? What problems might you foresee and what future events would merit a shift in the cur...

Q: What are deregulation and reregulation? Under what circumstances should each be

What are deregulation and reregulation? Under what circumstances should each be considered?

Q: Explain lobbying in your own words. Describe the different levels at

Explain lobbying in your own words. Describe the different levels at which lobbying takes place. Why is there a lack of unity among the umbrella organizations?

Q: What is a PAC? How is it different from a Super

What is a PAC? How is it different from a Super PAC? What are the major arguments in favor of PACs? What are the major types of PACs and how do they differ? In your opinion, are PACs a good way for bu...

Q: Discuss Citizens United and Speechnow and their likely effect on future elections

Discuss Citizens United and Speechnow and their likely effect on future elections. What, if any, reforms would you recommend?

Q: What does corporate accountability mean to you? How important is corporate

What does corporate accountability mean to you? How important is corporate political transparency?

Q: What are the limits of corporate political strategy? Are there lines

What are the limits of corporate political strategy? Are there lines that companies should not cross?

Q: In addition to the basic consumer rights expressed in the consumer’s Magna

In addition to the basic consumer rights expressed in the consumer’s Magna Carta, what other expectations or rights do you think consumer stakeholders have of business? Do consumers have some moral ri...