corporate scandals‚ business organizations have incorporated business ethics codes and social responsibility programs as part of their strategy to boost their public image and reputation in the community along with the reduction of potential legal fees or financial settlements resulting from legal actions against the organization. Ethics refer to the fundamental principles of an individual or a group. Social responsibility is how a business performs its activities to meet its wider obligations
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Battling for Gay Marriage Legalization In recent years gay marriage has become among the most debated topics. Many books‚ blog posts‚ editorials‚ and articles have been written by advocates of both sides of the argument. Andrew Sullivan‚ in his article “For Gay Marriage‚” supports the idea of marriage for homosexuals. He believes that the idea of marriage is constantly evolving and will eventually grow to accommodate homosexuals. The counterpart of the article‚ “Against Gay Marriage” written by William
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Gay Marriage Right or Wrong There are so many ethical issues that are continuously debated and still there has been no resolution. Gay Marriage is an ethical issue that has been debated for years. This is an issue that I think that will continue to be debated as a clear answer as to why it is morally wrong has yet to be determined. For so long a deontological view has been applied to the subject. Those who are opposed to same sex marriage take on this view. I do not think
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Introduction It all started in the early 1970’s‚ when two computer enthusiasts Bill Gates and Paul Allen sees personal computer is the key to the future. In 1975 they established their first company‚ Traf-O-Data‚ which sold mostly rudimentary computers that recorded and analyzed traffic data. Then after a year later Gates named their partnership as Micro-soft. In June 1980‚ Microsoft got their first break through‚ when IBM contracted Microsoft to develop languages for the PC operating system. Gates
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organization is very important as it is a crucial factor for the organization’s success. Companies with strong ethics program tend to have a better reputation‚ can reduce potential costly fines‚ provide better access to capital‚ enhance customer loyalty‚ and most importantly‚ positively affect their employees’ performance and commitment to work. What is ethics? And what does it mean to be ethical? Ethics is the code of moral principles‚ values‚ and beliefs that set standards for what is “wrong” and what
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Ethics are a collection of principles of right conduct that shape the decisions people or organizations make. In a market economy‚ a business put all possible effort in its own best interest in order to make the best profit. In other hand‚ businesses are involved each other in that process. It’s ethical in business to do the best possible for your own business without harm the interests or profits to other businesses involved. Ethical behavior is what all carrier people should have in all businesses
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Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility |BUSINESS ETHICAL BEHAVIOR & CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY | | | |Student’s Name:Renee Giordani | | | |Course Title:Sales Management | | | |Professor:Gene Dichiara | | | |SUNY EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE | | | |Date: December 09‚ 2014 | Business Ethical Behavior & Corporate Social Responsibility: Why Organizations Must Have IT Corporate Social Responsibility has gradually developed into one of the greatest ethical aspects that have to be
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Two Suits or Two Dresses: It’s Still Love Shaka Ammons Introduction to Ethics and Social Responsibility Nadine Acevedo January 28‚ 2013 Today many people have their own opinions and beliefs when it comes down to the topic of gay marriage. I personally feel that gay marriage should be legalized. Yes God said‚ “That marriage is to be between a man and a woman.” My question is‚ “What gives people the right to judge or tell another human-being who to love or how to love?” I personally feel it’s insulting
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Social Media; Professional Ethics and Responsibilities .................................................................................................. 3 References ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Appendix A – Survey Questions ...........................................................................................
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Organizational Justice‚ Ethics‚ and Social Responsibility Chapter discussed Organizational Justice‚ Ethics‚ and Social Responsibility. While watching CNBC on television‚ I viewed a documentary on the energy company Enron. Their practices and ethics‚ or lack thereof are an excellent example of the topics contained in this chapter. Their disregard for ethical behavior and social responsibility‚ ultimately led to the demise of the company and also caused several members of the company in management
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