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Unit 16 A Socially Responsible A Socially Responsible A Socially Responsible Corporation—Business Ethics Corporation—Business Ethics Corporation—Business Ethics 企业社会责任—商业伦理 企业社会责任—商业伦理 企业社会责任—商业伦理 University of International Business and Economics Learning objectives In this unit students will learn words and expressions related to business ethics and social responsibilities. Students will be able to argue either in favor of or against business ethics and social responsibilities. University of International Business and Economics Answers to the comprehension questions 1. Anderson was indicted by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on charges of obstructing the course of justice in the Enron (one of Andersens clients) case. 2. DOJs investigation revealed that Andersen had deliberately destroyed crucial documents relating to Enron during October- November 2001. 3. Both the destruction of crucial documents and the fact that the firm had been embroiled in many controversies during the late 1990s destroyed all chances of an outside court settlement. 4. As negative publicity for Andersen mounted, it seemed certain that the firm would never be able to do business the way it had for over eight decades. University of International Business and Economics Part A Business News First listening: listen for the gist What is the main idea of news item one? Toshiba introduced group-wide procurement policy based on corporate social responsibility. It explained the reason why the policy is made and what regulations suppliers should abide. What is the main idea of news item two? This news item explains three steps that corporate board members can take in order to foster and promote ethical corporate culture. University of International Business and Economics Second