1. Some business ethicists argue that “acting” ethical in order to increase profits in the long run is unethical- that businesses should be ethical because they want to contribute to the community. How do you feel about that statement? I feel like the people acting ethical in order to increase profits are just lying to the business they work for‚ they have to lie in order to make a profit‚ which I think is extremely wrong because in the first place the sales people shouldn’t be lying to the consumers
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.1 Define “ethics” as described in our textbook: Ethics refers to our efforts to figure out what we should do and how we should live. It involves the challenge of figuring out how to justify our behavior both to ourselves and others. 3 Who are the most important stakeholders in the following examples in our textbook? 1. Tylenol : Doctors‚ nurses‚ mothers‚ fathers and children. 2. Novo Nordisk : People with diabetes 3. GE Healthcare in India: Heath care providers 4. Merck:
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After discussing in how far companies like Google do have social and moral responsibilities at all‚ three different ethical theories will be applied on the discussed case in order to evaluate the ethical conflict from different viewpoints. Finally‚ a recommendation‚ based on Google’s notion of ethics‚ will be given. Google’s ethical problem in China On January 24th 2006 Google unveiled its first search engine inside China and granted to play by
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B usiness ethics and tourism: from m icro to macro perspectives A lf H Walle Travel and Tourism Program‚ University of Nebraska‚ West Center C226‚ Kearney‚ NE 68849‚ USA Business ethics is a complex field which the tourism industry must understand. In addition‚ t ourism is a unique industry; although general concepts of business ethics are often useful‚ t ourism transcends mainstream business and must be evaluated accordingly. By forming alliances with subdisciplines of business which parallel
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Robert Gertsen Prof. Orkin Business Ethics Essay At first glance‚ it seems to be clear that this is in essence‚ an unethical issue that is occurring. According to Brigham Young University’s Exchange Magazine’s categories of ethical dilemmas‚ stating something that is not true constitutes an unethical action. The customer’s lawyer attempt to strike a deal in which you state in a court of law that no sign was placed in place would be a false statement. However‚ before delving into any assumptions
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71203 Business Ethics Assignment 1 Drawing on ethical theory to critique a claim. Businesses putting something back into the local community... ...Morally obligatory - or not? Utilitarian and Kantian Moral Theory Viewpoints Tanya Lundie 9118692 27 March 2009 Rainbow (2002) describes ethical theories as being “...the foundations of ethical analysis...” because they are viewpoints from which guidance can be obtained in the interests of determining “...what counts as acting ethically...” (The
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BUSINESS ETHICS 2011 Report Sunderland Business School Undergraduate Programs Name: Lanny Chew Jun Kheong Identification Number: 880328-52-5707 Student ID: 109129662/1 Tel. Number: 016-8515159 E-mail: lannicjk@hotmail.com Study Centre: SEGi College Sarawak Module: Business Ethics Code: UGB210 Module Tutor: Ms. Adeline Academic Year: 2011 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report was produced as an audit report providing a ‘snapshot’ of KFC’s business ethics. First‚ the author started with the ethical dilemma
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Amanda Hamilton November 30‚ 2010 The Importance of Ethics in Business Part of being a fair and effective manager is making good decisions. Knowing what is right is very important to personal and business ethics. However‚ doing what is right is critical to personal and business ethics. A strong unwavering commitment to your core values and guiding principles of your business or organization will lead to the right ethical decisions and actions. In the absence of these actions‚ all one has is
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Business CODE of ETHICS JAMES HANKERSON PHL/323 ETHICS in BUSINESS JUNE 22‚ 2011 JAMEELAH YESUFU Business CODE of ETHICS When face with major problems and dilemmas within the company‚ management look to the standards of ethical conduct for guidance. Code of Ethics is the backbone to any organization or corporation. When a possible violation has accrued one has to ask three questions. Will my actions be fair‚ would I be please with the decision that I make‚ and can others learn from my actions. Code
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Business Ethics Some people say that ethics do not have anything to do with business. Others say that businesses have moral obligations that go beyond just functioning according the law and doing what is best for the company and its shareholders. Business ethics examines ethical principles‚ ethical problems and obligations that apply to people doing business. Companies have the obligation to ensure that their actions cause as little harm as possible to the environment‚ society and employees. It
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