Business Ethics
The Lorax
Name: ______________________ Period: ______
1. Do businesses have an obligation to protect the environment?
Why or why not?
2. What if protecting the environment means fewer jobs and
less money for the owners?
3. Do businesses have an obligation to help society (poor
people, schools, hospitals etc.)? Why or why not?
4. Do businesses have an obligation to their workers? Why or
why not?
5. What should businesses do for their employees besides pay
them?
6. Are advertisers always honest with the information they give
you about their products? Should they be 100% truthful?
Why or why not?
7. What do you think motivates businesses to stay in business?
Is this a good thing? Why or why not?
8. Who do you think was right in the video “The Lorax?” (the
Lorax or the Oncler?) Why?
9. Should the trees in Oregon be protected? Why or why not?
10.
List some things could businesses do to be more
ethical:
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