Business Ethics Assignment 1 Introduction This essay is to generally discuss how ethical theories provide guides in valuing human being’s behaviours to be ethically good or bad. We also have a look in different ethical theories to see why they are incompatible. The ethical theories include Utilitarianism‚ Kantian moral theory‚ virtue ethics and rights theory. Drawing on two of the theories‚ we will outline their positions and critically discuss the claim in a business situation
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Running a business requires adequate consideration to a number of issues outside the traditional scope of making money‚ of which ethics is most certainly one. As our business grows and becomes more significant‚ we impact on the lives and circumstances of people in ways we can only imagine - through bringing jobs‚ creating wealth and inspiring others to grow their businesses. An important part of engaging in this process is understanding your business ethics‚ which if not up to scratch can leave you
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Case Study 2 -How Low Will You Go? [pic] Name: Jiahao Zhong Student ID: 15440031 Tutor: Mr. Rex Walsh Campus: Sydney Table of content 1. Utilitarianism …………………………………………………..……2 2. Virtue ethics ………………………………………………………....4 3. Libertarianism……………………………………………………….5 4. Deontological …………………………………………………… …..9 5. Conclusion…………………………………………………10 6. Reference…………………………………………………..11 [pic]Diagram 1 (shows some basic information for the case study) Utilitarianism:
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I. ABSTRACT Without question "business ethics" is one of the hot topics of the day. Over the past months we have seen business after business charged with improper practices that violate commonly accepted ethical norms. This has led to a loss of confidence in corporate management‚ and has had severe economic consequences. Business ethics serves the important social function of integrating business and society‚ by promoting the legitimacy of business operations‚ through critical reflection
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Ethics in Action 2.1 Satyam fraud – responsibility issues in India Improvement of corporate social responsibility and ethics Based on the analysis of the ethical strengths and weaknesses of Satyam‚ we have identified several aspects to improve the corporate social responsibility and ethics of the company. As described in the case‚ Satyam has a very narrow definition of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) that only focuses on charity. Thus‚ they exclude key issues such as transparency
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Necessity Of Ethics In Business Ours is a business-centered society. “No group in America is more influential than businessmen” (Baumhart xv). Their influence‚ for good or evil‚ enters every life and every home many times each day. If this influence is good‚ the nation is strengthened; if it is evil‚ the nation is weakened. Obviously‚ the myriad decisions of businessmen will significantly determine our national health; ethical‚ as well as economic. “Business ethics are discussed
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What do ethics/morality in business mean? Difference between success and failure! The most important attribute that distinguishes business long-term success‚ are the practices of admirable business ethics/morality‚ which are then interpreted as the integrity of the company. So in essence‚ ethics/morality in business is the behavioral aspect that dictates all dealings within their world. In the business world most ownership or management groups‚ describe this function in three ways‚ avoiding breaking
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Microsoft ethics I chose to research Microsoft’s code of ethics. The code I’m using the Microsoft finance code of professional conduct. The CEO‚ CFO‚ and finance organization employees are expected to abide by this code as well as all applicable Microsoft business conduct standards. Any violations of the finance code of professional conduct may result in disciplinary action‚ up to and including termination of employment. All employees covered by the Finance code of professional conduct will act
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) Books Ethics and Mgmt by Hosmer Business Ethics by Shekher Business Ethics by Chakrobarthy (Oxford publication) Sy l la b us 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Evolution of thought of ethics in business Culture & ethics Overview of ethics value system‚ attitudes‚ beliefs and life patterns Social‚ economical values & responsibilities Trusteeship Management- Gandhian philosophy of wealth management Ethics and Indian management Basic framework of normative ethics Ethics and decision
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What are Business Ethics? Developing an Ethical Business Culture Ethical Issues in Small Business Ethics are a set of moral standards that are relied upon to reach conclusions and make decisions. In a business environment‚ ethics are a key factor in responsible decision making. Maintaining a high ethical standpoint when operating your business can provide benefits to both the internal and external stakeholders of your business. Your personal set of ethics are developed as you grow up and are
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