Ethics as a Dimension of Social Responsibility
...nd investment, and many bankruptcies. Supply The amount of goods available at a given price at any time. Demand How many consumers desire the available goods or services. Hacking Is considered one of the top three methods for obtaining valuable information. Dumpster diving Is considered fair game and involves trash that is discarded on public property. Social engineering A person is manipulated into revealing valuable information or his/her password to gain access to the firm’s networks. Whacking Or eavesdropping is a relatively new method of espionage used to tap into wireless networks or telephone transmissions. Civil law Defines the rights and duties of individuals and organizations. These laws are enforced by individuals, (in a court of law). Criminal law Prohibits specific actions such as; fraud, theft, or securities trading violations. It also imposes fines or imprisonment as punishment for breaking the law. These laws are enforced by the state. Procompetitive legislation Laws that have been passed to prevent the establishment of monopolies, inequitable pricing practices, and other practices that reduce or restrict competition among businesses. These laws were enacted to encourage competition...