Journal of Business Ethics (2006) 64: 31–43 DOI 10.1007/s10551-005-4664-5 Ó Springer 2006 The Impact of Corporate Ethical Values and Enforcement of Ethical Codes on the Perceived Importance of Ethics in Business: A Comparison Scott J. Vitell ´ Encarnacion Ramos Hidalgo of U.S. and Spanish Managers ABSTRACT. This two country study examines the effect of corporate ethical values and enforcement of a code of ethics on perceptions of the role of ethics in the overall success of the firm. Additionally
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the difference between absolutist and relativist ethics. The Absolutist theory is the theory that certain things are right or wrong from an objective point of view and cannot change according to culture. Certain actions are intrinsically right or wrong‚ which means they are right or wrong in themselves. This is also known as deontological. The relativist theory is the theory that there are no universally valid moral principles. All principles and values are relative to a particular culture or age
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Professional Values and Ethics Values and ethics are foundational to any successful organization. Values are the standard against which society measures good and bad‚ the desirable and undesirable and the concept of business ethics is knowing what is right and wrong and then doing what is right. Important decisions are made every day in the work environment and every decision will have a financial impact on the company whether the choice is positive or negative. A company will assume the values and ethics
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inevitable that traditional cultures will be lost as technology develops. Technology and traditional cultures are incompatible. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view? It is said that with the breakthrough of technology‚traditional cultures are likely to become extinct as they are against each other( they can not co- exist). However‚ in my opinion i am not in favour of this view since technology supports cultures in terms of helping traditon and culture globally recognised‚ more easily
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of a child‚ the logical conclusion is that he will not maintain the child. Naming and outdooring ceremonies of children are common features of most cultures in Ghana. It is usually performed on the eighth day of the birth of the child‚ and by the performance of the naming ceremony; the child is considered a member of the family. In Ghanaian culture the naming of a child is very significant because not only does it give the child an identity‚ but it also establishes parental responsibility. Naming
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4 ATTITUDES‚ VALUES‚ AND ETHICS Chapter Scan ATTITUDES ARE SHAPED BY THE INTERACTION OF SITUATIONS‚ EXPERIENCES AND VALUES. ATTITUDES ARE LEARNED‚ AND CARRIED INTO THE WORK ENVIRONMENT. THIS CHAPTER EXAMINES HOW ATTITUDES ARE FORMED AND HOW THEY AFFECT OUR PERCEPTIONS AND OUR ACTIONS IN RELATIONSHIP TO ETHICS. DEVELOPMENT OF VALUES IS DISCUSSED BY EXAMINING ROKEACH’S INSTRUMENTAL AND TERMINAL VALUES RESEARCH. A MODEL OF ETHICAL BEHAVIOR IS PRESENTED‚ AND FACTORS AFFECTING ETHICAL BEHAVIOR
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theory is a theory of ethics that holds that there are moral laws found in nature and discernable by the use of reason” (MacKinnon 2015). This theory law theory identifies the actions of humans and categorized them either right or wrong. Virtue Ethics is often used to define characteristics standard of a person. Virtue Ethics normative theory that maintains that the focus of morality is habits‚ dispositions‚ and character traits” (MacKinnon 2015). Natural law and Virtue Ethics could be compared side
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Historical Background The Philippine National Police and Policing in the Philippines began on June 23‚ 1898 when the Department of Police and Internal Order was established by the Constitution of the Revolutionary Government under General Emilio Aguinaldo.This paved and the way for the earliest accounts of Policing in the Philippines which can be traced back to the organization of the Insular Constabulary established on August 8‚ 1901 which was created by Commission Act No. 175 with
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Cultural Values and Personal Ethics Paper A value is a principle‚ a standard‚ or a quality considered worthwhile or desirable. Ethics is a system of moral values that govern a person’s conduct. Values and ethics‚ together‚ define a person. Just as individuals subscribe to values‚ so do organizations and businesses; an examination of any successful company would lead to the conclusion that their subscribing to a value system was the key to their success. Conversely‚ the examination of any unsuccessful
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business and you can also exert a strong influence over the company culture. Business owners need to understand the difference between the two because these aspects of your business can have a major influence on the firm’s success or failure. Basics The organizational culture of a business reflects the mentality‚ work ethic and values of the company’s owners and employees. Some firms are regarded as having a cut-throat culture in which employees aggressively compete for promotions and bonuses
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