Ethics & Social Responsibility in Business
Business Research Report
Ethics & Social Responsibility in Business
Presented to: Chief Executive Officer
Assessment Code: RWT1
Student Name: Valeria Herrera
Student ID: 00217130
Date: May 1st 2012
Mentor Name: Evan Jackson
Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Research Findings 5
The Company’s Reputation 5
The Relationship with Employees, Investors and Customers……………...…………….………………6
Efficiency…………….……………………………………………..……………………………………7
Recommendations 8 Conclusion ..9 References 10
Executive Summary
“Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing” Oscar Wilde
This research report analyses and discusses workplace ethics and social responsibility. The purpose of this research is to help you and my coworkers understand how an ethical and socially responsible workplace increases efficiency. Ethics are very important in our everyday lives. Ethics exist in all aspects and should be followed accordingly. Ethics exist in the workplace too which is what my main focus will be on.
The concept of ethics mean different things for various people but generally it is to understand what is right or wrong in the workplace and ultimately doing what’s right. This research is not to teach you how to stay out of trouble or how to make more money. It is about how to take moral and values and engages it on the activities in the workplace. Workplace ethics is the code of conduct which people need to follow in any work place. The ethics in the workplace is what determines the behavior and culture of the people and organization.
Ethics is what allows each person to respect each other and for relationships within a company to be strong and to be based on loyalty, trust, respect and honesty. These are the core elements which need to exist for an organization to be run smoothly and efficiently. The good relationship between employer and employee and between the organization and customers are the most important
Ethics & Social Responsibility in Business
Presented to: Chief Executive Officer
Assessment Code: RWT1
Student Name: Valeria Herrera
Student ID: 00217130
Date: May 1st 2012
Mentor Name: Evan Jackson
Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Research Findings 5
The Company’s Reputation 5
The Relationship with Employees, Investors and Customers……………...…………….………………6
Efficiency…………….……………………………………………..……………………………………7
Recommendations 8 Conclusion ..9 References 10
Executive Summary
“Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing” Oscar Wilde
This research report analyses and discusses workplace ethics and social responsibility. The purpose of this research is to help you and my coworkers understand how an ethical and socially responsible workplace increases efficiency. Ethics are very important in our everyday lives. Ethics exist in all aspects and should be followed accordingly. Ethics exist in the workplace too which is what my main focus will be on.
The concept of ethics mean different things for various people but generally it is to understand what is right or wrong in the workplace and ultimately doing what’s right. This research is not to teach you how to stay out of trouble or how to make more money. It is about how to take moral and values and engages it on the activities in the workplace. Workplace ethics is the code of conduct which people need to follow in any work place. The ethics in the workplace is what determines the behavior and culture of the people and organization.
Ethics is what allows each person to respect each other and for relationships within a company to be strong and to be based on loyalty, trust, respect and honesty. These are the core elements which need to exist for an organization to be run smoothly and efficiently. The good relationship between employer and employee and between the organization and customers are the most important
References: * Business Ethics Policies. Chesterland, Ohio: Business Laws, Inc., 2002. * Steven R. Barth. Corporate Ethics: The Business Code of Conduct For ethical Employees. Aspatore Books, Inc., 2003 * David M * John A. Ledingham, Stephen D. Bruning. Public Relations as Relationship Management:A Relational Approach to the Study and Practice of Public Relations. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc., 2000. * William B Werther, David B. Chandler. Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility: Stakeholders in a Global Environment. SAGE Publications. Inc. 2011 * William H * Samuel Rubenfeld (2012). Survey Sees Less Misconduct But More Reporting And Retaliation [Electronic Version]. The Wall Street Journal Digital Network. * George Anders (2008). As Economy Slows, Reputation Takes on Added Meaning [Electronic Version]. The Wall Street Journal Digital Network. * Don Knauss, CEO of Clorox (2009). The Role of Business Ethics in Relationships with Customers [Electronic Version]. Ethisphere: The CEO Issue.