MGRL-1100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4-5: Nonverbal Communication, Active Listening, Carbon Footprint

• School: Vanderbilt University
• Department: Managerial Studies
• Course: MGRL-1100
• Professor: Douglas D Edwards

Document Summary

Whistleblowers: employees who report their employer"s illegal or unethical behavior to either the authorities or the media. Social responsibility: the obligation of a business to contribute to society stakeholders: any groups that have a stake or a personal interest in the performance and actions of an organization. Comply with laws on equal opportunity, workplace safety, minimum wage/overtime, protection from sexual harassment, family and medical unpaid leaves. Sarbanes-oxley act: federal legislation passed in 2002 that sets higher ethical standards for public corporations and accounting firms. Key provisions limit conflict of interest issues and require financial officers and ceos to certify the validity of their financial statements. Sustainable development: doing business to meet the needs of the current generation, without harming the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Carbon footprint: refers to the amount of harmful greenhouse gases that a firm emits throughout its operations both directly and indirectly.