Many of the case analysis in this book contain companies who have been under scrutiny for its ethical behaviors. There are some that provide great examples of how an ethical business should run. Through excellent use of social responsibility, employee compensation, and a good product, the New Belgium Brewing Company stands out as an excellent example.…
Why do companies need to have ethical and social responsibilities? First let’s look at what business ethics and social responsibilities…
In conclusion, I believe that the current state of business requires clarity now more than ever. Technology is advancing at an incredible rate, which requires companies to not only innovate much faster, but also to be able to make decisions faster. As observed by Martin Marietta and the defense industry in general, without an ethical framework to guide companies in their decision making process, fraud, waste and—more importantly—unnecessary mistakes are inevitable. A company’s ethics program is a rudder to steer them through uncertain business conditions. To use an analogy, had many of the companies that issued subprime mortgages had an ethical framework in place to prohibit loans to people that clearly could not afford them, the world would not be in this current economic downturn. The fact is that there were no laws preventing such business decisions. If these companies would have had a relevant ethics program—one that incorporated the tenants of corporate social responsibility, perhaps we would have avoided the…
There are many discussions and theories of ethical practices regarding corporate social responsibility. When many corporate companies focus solely on their bottom line, many of their leadership and ethical decisions come into question. In particular, Walmart is the largest "big box" retailer in the world doing billions in sales every year with their low price philosophy. Though starting as a humble neighborhood store, Walmart has now become an unstoppable behemoth which many people are now taking a notice of. This paper is about analyzing the Walmart’s leadership and ethical practices. In 2005, Walmart faced various stakeholder problems in spite of its tremendous achievement as a retail brand. Walmart was related to various issues: outsourcing…
The ethics statement of Wal-Mart is functioning as a lead and source for ethical decision making. Along with this, it supplies with a secret and unidentified reporting system. It used to lead a long-lasting ethics education and…
Corporations keep various types of financial records and it is the responsibility of managers to make sure that the records are maintained and resolved at the end of the fiscal year. Most company has shareholders that want a year-end account on how the company has done and with a projection of what the company is capable of doing in the future. The shareholders have a vested interest and want to be kept informed on how the company is doing financially. Financial records for major corporations are public knowledge and this paper is comparing Target and Wal-Mart and their financial standings.…
Today’s economy and the increased unemployment rate have made the average American household drastically change their spending habits. The average household has to function on surviving with less. Which brings me to my topic. We have become a savvier shopper; ultimately looking for the establishment can offer the most for our money with out sacrificing quality. We have become “bargain shoppers”. When I think of a discount store two major companies come to mind Target and Wal-Mart. The merchandise and services provided are pretty much comparable. Many of its customer population shops there for two simply reasons one is out of loyalty and the other being it’s a preference.…
Fok, L.Y., Hartman, S.J. & Kwong, K. (2010). Differences in business ethical values: a study of…
In our world, what is morally and ethically acceptable for one man may not be the same viewpoint held by another man. In any organization the driving force behind the mission and vision should be its ethics and morals. For any company to be successful, they must practice what is defined as good ethics, while exemplifying the utmost values of all of its competitors. The likelihood of a for-profit organization practicing poor ethics is generally higher than that of a not-for-profit organization. Not-for-profit organizations serve our communities and countries in some way with an emphasis on bettering society,…
The absence of well-respected leaders can cause major problems within an organization. A lack of business ethics in an organization can also cause tension between employees (Hartman, 2010). Employees that follow the rules can be resentful to those who do not follow the rules, causing dissension in the organization. The lack of business ethics can also cause American Red Cross to lose investors. Investors choose to work with organizations they trust. As information surfaces of their unethical behavior, investors will deny the American Red Cross these vital business relationships. Investors mays also tell other investors about these unethical practices, making it hard to the American Red Cross to obtain these resources. This decreases the chances of the American Red Cross being able to find money for sustainability, which can lead to the organization’s longevity being compromised. Customer satisfaction has also been comprised by this event. The reports of fraudulent use of donations has caused donors to become irritated. This leads to people bad mouthing the…
To increase the importance of strong ethical significance, this paper will clarify the principle character of ethics, sustainability, and social responsibility in relative to an organizations strategy. Furthermore, consideration will be given to the assortment of shareholders that control a business stratagem. Lastly, classification will be given to a company that practiced unethical behavior, social responsibility, and sustainability in their daily functions.…
As society has seen over the last few decades, ethics had not been at the forefront of organizational decision-making and change processes as it should have been. Unfortunately because of the actions or lack of actions by the few, many lives have been devastated and society’s view of corporate organizations has been severely damaged. Between government interventions, and organizational realizations, ethics seem to have become a focal point during the decision making and change processes. Most organizations realize that changes must occur to maintain, sustain, and grow, and the inclusion of ethical considerations is imperative to sound decisions and implementation.…
What is ethics? Ethics is known to be the study of morality, the guidance of what is considered right and wrong: but what is right and what is wrong? A question that has been answered based on the norms of individuals, societies, and cultures. According to Manuel Velasquez, ethics is defined as “the discipline that examines one’s moral standard or the moral standard of society” (pg. 10). For many years we have been taught of what is considered to be right or wrong, judged from the moral standards that are acceptable by society. Right and wrong is judged based from the reasonable and unreasonable acts and the way it impact society. Ethics plays a major role in the decisions making and the way we do things, not only humans but also as business entities. Researchers have argued that an organization should not pay the consequences of the unethical decisions that managers or the board of directors have committed since is not the organization but the individuals making the decision. Businesses are considered to be individuals no matter if they are solely owned, in partnership, or corporation; since in the end they all face the challenges as an individual person. Business ethics can be defined as “a specialized study of moral right and wrong that concentrates on moral standards as they apply to business institutions, organization, and behavior” (Velasquez pg. 12 ). In order to understand the concept business ethics one should consider if the decisions held by these managers, directors and owners of these businesses are reasonable and if they are in accordance not only by the law but also if they are morally right or wrong. The case that is going to be analyzed throughout this essay is the case of the Community Preservation and Development Corporation (CPDC).…
The American Red Cross is classified as a not-for-profit charitable organization whose mission is dedicated to providing services to those in need. It plays important roles in society by placing public service above profit. They use a network of donors, volunteers and employees around the world to relieve suffering by servicing five areas: disaster relief, blood donations, providing support for American military families, providing health and safety services and giving support through international humanitarian services. Although they exist as a not-for-profit enterprise, business ethics are still essential to the success of any organization. The American Red Cross has received the highest ethical performance from its employees and volunteers because they give a responsible to the society (American Red Cross, 2011).…
Kelchner ( n.d.) stated that Ethics is a profound component within an organization. This is a set of rules harnessed to govern an organization and certain approaches. Before making certain decision’s, a company has to consider the ethics surrounding the decision. It was also noted that the ethical decision will impact on the reputation of an organization so therefore; great consideration is required when making ethical decisions. The goal of this assignment is to evaluate the influences of ethical and sustainable…