Discussion #1Historians and social scientists often label demographic groups: “baby boomers” are the generation of people born in the post-World War II period between 1945 and 1964, while the generation before the baby boomers is referred to as “the greatest generation.” These terms, used in a cultural context, refer to certain cultural attributes of these particular groups. What are some of those characteristics? (If these are terms that are unfamiliar to you and you research these terms, be sure to cite any sources you consult. A good resource in citing and creating references can be found here: https://owl.purdue.edu/index.html)Of course, not all people who are labeled as “baby boomers” or “the greatest generation” meet the general characteristics and criteria that have been attributed to them. With this in mind, to what do you think the term “hip hop generation” refers? On what do you base your opinion? What characteristics would be included in such a designation? We know about the music and the accompanying four elements; think about cultural, social, economic, and other factors. In posting your reply, be sure to include examples that support your opinion. (200 words minimum)Journal #1What does music mean to you? Describe what role music plays in your life. Be detailed in your response (200 words minimum), including a description of at least one song or piece of music that has particularly significant meaning for you. Feel free to add music, pictures or other media to your journal entry.

Part 1Discussions 1.What is the one greatest strength of a pluralistic society? What is the one greatest weakness? Do these characteristics work for or against business? Part 2 Discussions 2. Differentiate between corporate social responsibility and corporate social responsiveness. Give an example of each. How does corporate social performance relate to these terms? Where do corporate citizenship and sustainability fit in? Part 3 Discussions 3. Differentiate between primary and secondary social and nonsocial stakeholders in a business situation. Give examples of each. Part 4 Discussions 4. What are the major criticisms of boards of directors? Which single criticism do you find to be the most important? Why? Part 5 Discussions 5. Which of the four strategy levels is most concerned with social, ethical., or public issues? Discuss the characteristics of this level. Part 6 Discussions 6. Identify a crisis that has occurred in your life or in the life of someone you know, and briefly explain it in terms of the four crisis stages: prodromal, acute, chronic, and resolution. Part 7 Discussions 7. From your personal experience, give an example of a situation you have faced that would require one of the six elements of moral judgment. Which of these six elements are most important and why? Part 8 Discussions 8. What do you think about codes of conduct? Give three reasons why an organization ought to have a code of conduct and three reasons why an organization should not have a code of conduct. On balance, how do you assess the value of codes of conduct? Part 9 Discussions 9. Please reread the Ethics in Practice Case on Page 298 of the text and then prepare a response to the following question and post it to the course room discussion page: Q4 Do you believe Whole Foods honestly thinks GMO labeling is ethically justified or is the company doing this as a strategic marketing decision to promote its sustainability image and reputation? Part 10 Discussions 10. What are the major strategies companies might employ in improving global business ethics? What are the key steps research has shown are important to successful company anticorruption efforts? Part 11 Discussions 11. Outline the major benefits and costs of government regulation. In general, do you think the benefits of government regulation exceed the costs? In what areas, if any, do you think the costs exceed the benefits? Part 12 Discussions 12 What does corporate accountability mean to you? How important is corporate political transparency? Part 13 Discussions 13 Please reread the Ethics in Practice Case on Page 409 of the text and then prepare a response to the following question and post it to the course room discussion page: Q2: Is it unethical for food companies to target their ads toward children? In a period when most parents are working, how are children to be protected? Part 14 Discussions 14. What is your assessment of business's response to product and service quality and safety? Have they done enough? What is missing from their approaches? Part 15 Discussions 15. Please reread the Ethics in Practice Case on Page 473 of the text and then prepare a response to the following question and post it to the course room discussion page: Q1: Global warming and environmental issues have become serious problems. Keeping this in mind, is it right to deceive customers if your main motive is to save the environment and help save trees? Part 16 Discussions 16. In your opinion, why does a business have a responsibility to employees and community stakeholders in a business- or plant-closing decision? Part 17 Discussions 17. Please reread the Ethics in Practice Case on Page 529 of the text and then prepare a response to the following question and post it to the course room discussion page: Was it right for me (the author) to report the problem to management? Considering the facts, would you have done the same? Part 18 Discussions 18. Which two of the four guidelines on the issue of privacy presented in this chapter do you think are the most important? Why part 19 Discussions 19. Identify the major federal discrimination laws and indicate what they prohibit. Which agency is primarily responsible for enforcing these laws?