Topic 1 1. The course Business and Society is about a. Nature of work b. Ethical issues c. Sustainability d. Professional life e. All of the above[pic] 2. Which of the following is not considered as a business? a. The Reject Shop b. The local fruit and veggie enterprise c. Southern Region Waste Resource Authority d. Advanced Recycling Technologies [pic] e. Origin Energy 3. Which of the following is not considered as a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) a. Greenpeace
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ETHICS I-Situation Ethics -Emphasis on the way moral rule cannot anticipate complexities of situations. -One rule has overall priority: neighbor love (Agape) -We only know what love will require in the actual situation -Not what is good or right but “Fitting” - An example of “utilitarianism” -Choices should be morally assessed based on the state of affairs that they bring about. -“the greatest good for the greatest number” II-Universal Ethics-there are absolute rights and wrongs
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What is Ethics? A few years ago‚ sociologist Raymond Baumhart asked business people‚ “What does ethics mean to you?” Among the replies were the following: “Ethics has to do with what my feelings tell me is right or wrong.” “Ethics has to do with my religious beliefs.” “Being ethical is doing what the law requires.” “Ethics consists of the standards of behavior our society accepts.” These replies might be typical of your own. The meaning of “ethics” is hard to pin down and views of many
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References: Delacampagne‚ C.‚ (2001)‚ A History of Philosophy in the 20th Century‚ Johns Hopkins University Press. MacIntyre‚ A. (2006)‚ A Short History Of Ethics‚ Routledge. Roochnick‚ D. (2004)‚ Retrieving the Ancients: An Introduction To Greek Philosophy. Wiley. Saunders‚ J. (1997)‚ Greek and Roman Philosophy After Aristotle‚ Free Press. Scruton‚ R. (2001)‚ A Short History of Modern Philosophy‚ Routledge. Syse‚ H. (2004)‚ Natural Law‚ Religion‚ and Rights‚ St‚ Augustine ’s Press. Tompkins
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ETHICS IN CONTRACTS Abstract: When creating a contract‚ a negotiator is not only doing so to reach an agreement between two or more parties‚ but to create an agreement that is durable; whereby parties of the contract are legally bound and committed to its promises . “A legally binding contract is defined as an exchange of promises or an agreement between parties that the law will enforce‚ and there is an underlying presumption for commercial agreements that parties intend to be legally
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Values & Ethics in Business X420 Discussion Session #80 Kelley School of Business Values Abstract ideals that shape an individual’s thinking and behavior – a moral compass Instrumental values – certain way of behaving is appropriate in all situations – “means”. Terminal values – enduring belief in the attainment of a certain end state – “ends”. A moral compass These abstract ideals can result from Religion Philosophy Family teachings Instrumental values As the means to an
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BES401: BUSINESS ETHICS & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY WEEK I - INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS Definition of ethics Ethics is the discipline dealing with what is good or bad‚ or what is right or wrong or specifically with moral duty and obligation. Ethics has been defined as “inquiry into the nature and grounds of morality where the term morality is taken to mean moral judgment‚ standards and rules of conduct. It has also been called the study and philosophy of human conduct with an emphasis on
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ETHICS IN ADVERTISING RESEARCH QUESTION : WHAT IS ADVERTISING ETHICS AND WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT.? ABSTRACT Advertising is a type of communication between two parties. It covers a range of formats from small newspaper listings to video campaigns. It is often classified within the wider category of marketing‚ which includes many other activities‚ such as pricing. The world of advertising has its own Site about the good and the bad‚ truth and dishonesty. The
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morality and ethics play a crucial role in the story. I. Battle of good vs. evil is the main over-arching theme A. Broken down into 2 categories of morality and ethics B. Underlying theme of Christianity II. Back ground of Beowulf A. How other characters besides Beowulf demonstrate morality III. All morals intertwined with theme of good vs. evil A. Christianity influence B. Idea of pride is a downfall C. Example of it in the bible IV. Ethics in the story A. Getting revenge vs. mourning
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— The Importance of Ethics Major Purposes of Part Three Part Three focuses on three important subjects—leadership character‚ the role of values‚ and ethics at work. Part Three Objectives After completing Part Three‚ your students should be able to better understand: • How the character of the leader influences the behavior of followers; • The importance of ethics; • The levels and
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