1. Define ethics, and why is it business ethics is very important? 2. Why is entrepreneurship an important component of economic development? 3. Define innovation, and why is it important in entrepreneurship activity especially during pandemic? 4. Why is corruption an unwanted activity in a country like the Philippines? 5. What options would you want to improve your economic lot, be an employee, be a professional, or a small business operator? Why, explain further. 6. What is meant by “the consumer’s right to be safe”?

1. Define ethics, and why is it business ethics is very important? 2. Why is entrepreneurship an important component of economic development? 3. Define innovation, and why is it important in entrepreneurship activity especially during pandemic? 4. Why is corruption an unwanted activity in a country like the Philippines? 5. What options would you want to improve your economic lot, be an employee, be a professional, or a small business operator? Why, explain further. 6. What is meant by “the consumer’s right to be safe”?

Foundations of Business - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781285193946

Author:William M. Pride, Robert J. Hughes, Jack R. Kapoor

Publisher:William M. Pride, Robert J. Hughes, Jack R. Kapoor

Chapter16: Mastering Financial Management

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