1.0 Introduction Ethics‚ also known as moral philosophy that can be defined in basic term as what is right or wrong in humans’ morality. The definition of business ethics on the other hand‚ can be defined according by Wikipedia (2011)‚ ‘a form of applied ethics or professional ethics that examines ethical principles and moral or ethical problems that arise in a business environment. It applies to all aspects of business conduct and is relevant to the conduct of individuals and entire organizations
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determine what is “foreseeable” or “reasonable” • Ethics‚ Law‚ and CSR o Ethics: study of right and wrong behavior o Business ethics: study of right and wrong behavior in the business world o Moral minimum: the minimum acceptable standard for ethical business behavior‚ normally considered compliance with the law o Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): the idea that corporations should be accountable to society for their actions • 3 Approaches to Ethics o Duty-based: What are the relevant rules?
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BUSINESS ETHICS WITHOUT STAKEHOLDERS Joseph Heath Abstract: One of the most influential ideas in the field of business ethics has been the suggestion that ethical conduct in a business context should be analyzed in terms of a set of fiduciary obligations toward various "stakeholder" groups. Moral problems‚ according to this view‚ involve reconciling such obligations in cases where stakeholder groups have conflicting interests. The question posed in this paper is whether the stakeholder
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Describe the role of situational and dispositional factors in explaining behavior Both situation and dispositional factors play a significant role in people explaining behavior. (in that they guide the judgment on both our actions and people’s actions.) Attribution theory‚ known as how people interpret and explain behavior in the social world‚ is closely related to these two factors. People tend to attribute behavior depending on their roles as actors or observers‚ known as the actor-observer effect
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Business Environment Business Environment TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3 RATIONALE OF THE PROJECT 3 MAIN OBJECTIVE: 3 METHODOLOGY 3 THE ENRON STORY: BRIEF 4 HOW AND WHAT TYPE OF FRAUDS WERE COMMITTED? 5 THE ROLE OF STOCK OPTIONS 5 THE USE OF OFF-BALANCE SHEET PARTNERSHIPS 5 Example: LJM 5 Chewco 6 LOBBYING 6 ACCOUNTING PRACTICES 6 DIFFERENT ETHICAL DIMENSIONS 7 SOCIAL DIMENSION 8 AFFECTS ON EMPLOYEES AND SHAREHOLDERS 8 ENRON INDIA 8 AGGRESSIVE
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BUSINESS ETHICS & CORPORATE GOVERNANCE BUSINESS ETHICS Distinguishing: • Ethics • Ethics in Business • Business Ethics • Governance • Corporate Governance • Good Corporate Governance In brief: • Ethics: code of conduct for personal behaviour. • Ethics in Business: Applying personal ethics into business. • Business Ethics: Ethics of business‚ what is good & bad‚ right or wrong for business. • Governance: Methods and practices
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and have good business ethics also. Toyota business ethics have come into question over its lack of concern for the safety of the consumer and for its desire to make as much money as possible‚ therefore Toyota had a major recall after owners of Toyota vehicles raised issue about the safety of Toyota’s vehicles. Business Ethics is very important subject to a work place and it demands that a company examines its behavior towards the outside world. “The field of business ethics deals with questions
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Pemberton sold the business to Asa G. Candler‚ a successful druggist with excellent business sense. The company grew quickly under his 26 year leadership. He expanded the business to several buildings‚ made agreements with independent bottlers‚ and shifted focus to the quality and promotion of the product. Through Candler’s extensive promotional campaigns‚ Coca-Cola was marketed everywhere in the U.S. as well as in several international markets. In 1916‚ Candler retired the business to his sons.
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A business is not one that lives in isolation; it can be an integral part in a community’s success or demise and has social responsibilities to; the community‚ stakeholders‚ and anyone who may be affected by a company’s actions. Corporate social responsibility is a term that is never used lightly and is a key role in the development of a successful and morally healthy business. “The objectives of a corporation are to outperform its competitors‚ presumably through preferred competitive strategies”
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Business Ethics & Social Responsibility: PriceWaterHouseCoopers PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is considered to be one of the most renowned global professional services firm in the world. With 161‚000 employees located in 154 countries‚ the company’s “core values of excellence‚ teamwork and leadership (have) help us to achieve this growth.” (PricewaterhouseCoopers) They not only focus on meeting their clients’ needs but they apply on their employees’ careers with the same intensity. The company
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