Essays Tagged: "Business ethics"

Ethics in Business Ethics and Human Resources Ethics commonly refer to the rules or principles that define right and wrong conduct

Ethics in BusinessEthics and Human Resources Ethics commonly refer to the rules or principles that define righ ... but also its shareholders, employees and customers. Employees make a myriad of choices every day in businesses -- if unethical, they can damage a company's productivity, profits and reputation. Unethi ... fits and reputation. Unethical decisions can come in many forms: the employee who conducts personal business on company time to the line worker who fails to report a product flaw just to meet a deadli ...

(8 pages) 3344 10 4.0 Jun/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Ethics in business Ethics in Business From a business perspective, working under government contracts can be a very lucrative proposition.

Ethics in businessEthics in Business From a business perspective, working under government contracts can be a ... reprimanded and be left alone to carry out its own internal investigation and repercussions. From a business law perspective this is the ideal case since a corporation is defined as being a separate l ... e on society (Sawyer, 78). To further strengthen this need, one could argue that there are very few business decisions that do not affect society in way or another. In fact, with the plethora of corpo ...

(9 pages) 1209 1 3.7 Jun/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Business ethics and how it relates to the work place

actions according to Moral principal of values. Setting the ethical standards for the way of doing business in corporation is primarily task of management. To be able to keep the ethical standards ma ... sness. Moreover, the public demand for prosecution of any violations of corporate, professional and business ethics has been increased. Finally, mass media made possible for society reveal secrets tha ...

(1 pages) 260 1 3.0 Dec/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Business ethics and integrity

Ethical PaperBusiness ethics and integrity are becoming more effectively in the modern business world. However, b ... ern business world. However, both ethics and integrity are acted in the most important roles in the business world. For example, if you want to become successful businessman or you want to stand your ... xample, if you want to become successful businessman or you want to stand your high position in the business world, and then you must to fully understand that what is meaning of both ethics and integr ...

(3 pages) 453 1 3.0 Dec/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Comparison of business ethics in different countries.

ContentsBusiness Ethics compared in three countries: U.S.A., Hong Kong, and Russia.1.Introduction2.Issues3.I ... a.1.Introduction2.Issues3.Importance of issues4.Advantages/disadvantages of the presence or lack of business ethics5.Safety, ethics, welfare6.Comparison of ethical business in several countries7.Concl ... re6.Comparison of ethical business in several countries7.Conclusion--Which country is the leader of business ethicsThree Main Issues:1.What is the current knowledge and participation of each country o ...

(13 pages) 921 1 3.7 Jan/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

How important are ethics and social responsibility?

social responsibility?IntroductionThe study of ethics has become increasingly important with global business expansion, because of an increase in ethical and social responsibility - concerns that busi ... n the economic development, cultural standards, legal/political systems, and expectations regarding business conduct (Wotruba, 1997). In addition, there is great divergence in the enforcement of polic ...

(23 pages) 2441 3 3.9 Jan/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Ethics in the Workplace

An Ethics Toolkit for ManagersEthics in business is a concept that has come to mean various things to various people, but it is generally ba ... various people, but it is generally based on the principle of doing what is right in the workplace. Business ethics is about prioritizing moral values for the workplace and ensuring behaviors are alig ... zing moral values for the workplace and ensuring behaviors are aligned with those values. Many view business ethics as value management. Leaders and managers can use ethics as a tool to ensure moralit ...

(4 pages) 809 0 4.3 Feb/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

A case study on business ethics performed by Triodos Bank. -Ethical banking-

BUSINESS ETHICSAn analysis of Triodos bankIntroductionTriodos Bank is a social bank lending only to ... analysis of Triodos bankIntroductionTriodos Bank is a social bank lending only to organisations and businesses with social and environmental objectives. Triodos Bank is well known for its innovative a ... , with the support of depositors and investors who wish to encourage the development of responsible business working for social renewal.Triodos Bank includes social and ethical -as well as financial - ...

(7 pages) 426 1 3.0 Mar/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Business do not have to be ethical they are guided by the law. Discuss?

Business Ethics'Companies do not have to be ethical, they are guided by the law; business ethics is ... ble solution in favour of one of greater benefit to society as well as the firm.Ethical dilemmas in business include:- Should advertising agencies accept cigarette advertisers as clients even though t ... ld respond to situations that challenge their integrity or responsibility. This code depends on the business concerned, such as banks (Cooperative bank) may concentrate on honesty and fuel companies ( ...

(4 pages) 356 1 4.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Business Ethics and Value Systems- Ethics in Corporate America.

Ethics in Corporate AmericaBusiness Ethics and Value SystemsWinter 2002What turns a "fired up" professional into a "burned out" ... with virtually no labor would, upon its introduction, immediately cause mass layoffs of workers, as businesses would adopt the technology in their own manufacturing systems. Intense legal battles over ... ystem evolves, it will work against our using those tools to the benefit of humanity.Take a look at business today. The trend today is "downsizing" -- learning to do more with less, to be more efficie ...

(10 pages) 1105 2 3.4 Jul/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays

Motivation Techniques.

I worked for a company for two years and it was a motivational disaster. I haveworked in the retail business since high school. And I have noticed many similarities inthese companies. Most of them did ... st of them did not understand how to motivate their employees.Spiller, Rodger. 2001.The New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development (NZBCSD), June 2001Sherman, Arthur W.1998. Managing Hum ...

(11 pages) 770 1 4.4 Nov/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

"Aristotle on Business Ethics" is a short essay on the ideas of Aristotle and how they may apply to the business ethics which we hold today.

Aristotle on Business EthicsHow much emphasis is placed on morality and ethics when involved in business? Most wi ... n involved in business? Most will answer with the mindset that ethics and morality are essential in business; however do they reflect their answer in their actions? This question of the importance of ... ey reflect their answer in their actions? This question of the importance of morality and ethics in business applies to more than just the world's businessmen and women. The minds of millions of peopl ...

(4 pages) 259 0 3.7 Nov/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy

Business Ethics.

Business ethics can be looked at in two different ways. First from an individual standpoint and also ... ustomer but also carry a social responsibility to contribute to the community in which they conduct business in.The decision process in making ethical decisions starts of course at an individual level ... advance is a surefire way to determine whether your decisions are ethical or not.For ethics in the business world to be adhered to it must start at the top of the ladder. It would not demonstrate goo ...

(5 pages) 358 0 2.9 Dec/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Ethics within companies.

ive my opinions on the statement, 'Companies do not have to be ethical, they are guided by the law; business ethics is an unnecessary consideration.' I will investigate two different organisations' re ... ek goes by without a leading company coming under attack, rightly or wrongly, for alleged unethical business practices whether it's Shell UK dumping it's oil in the North sea or McVities, the biscuit ...

(8 pages) 626 0 2.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

Ethic of Public Service and Marketing Orientation.

troduce a customer focus to try and solve the current problems (see Appendix 1).Donaldson describes business ethics as "the systematic study of moral (ethical) matters pertaining to business, industry ...

(9 pages) 215 1 3.3 Feb/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

§Do large companies incorporate an ethical dimension into their decision making process because failure to do so will lead to failure?

Business ethics is a relatively new, but rapidly growing area of the business world in recent times. ... new, but rapidly growing area of the business world in recent times. There may be many reasons why businessmen, who are stereotypically known for their cut throat, dog eat dog attitude, have seemingl ... decision making process within companies, is the simple fact that without incorporating ethics the business will not perform well in financial terms.Ethics has become a topical issue of late for many ...

(7 pages) 234 1 4.5 Feb/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Accounting

Ayn Rand and Today's Business Ethics

CTIONThis paper is intended to give an overview over what would Ayn Rand think about today's ethics business. In order to understand her I have divided this paper into three parts. The first part is a ... ance nowadays. Finally, the third part explains the approach of her theory to the current status of business ethics and the point of view of her followers to the current financial scandals in the busi ...

(7 pages) 183 0 4.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Corporate VS. Individual Responsibility

Susan GustafsonBusiness EthicsProfessor Mark Matthews, Ph.D.March 12, 2004Corporate Crime--Who Should Be Held Respo ... es" themselves, or should we hold a more inclusive view and hold individual agents responsible?Dark business decisions are being brought to light by market watchdogs such as Russell Mokhiber. He publi ... d of corporate fraud; infuse more tax dollars to support the SEC who in turn will better police big business; urge the stock exchanges to better police corporate boards and shareholders rights. July 2 ...

(10 pages) 323 0 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Business Ethics and the Merck & Co., Inc. Case Study

Susan GustafsonBusiness EthicsMark Matthews, Ph.D.February 10, 2004Applying Ethics to the Merck CaseThe purpose of ... .D.February 10, 2004Applying Ethics to the Merck CaseThe purpose of my essay is to show whether the business decisions made by the management team of Merck pharmaceutical are ethical. Using corporate ... se of scarce resources. Efficiency, according to utilitarians is a means to maximize human good. In business, management by objectives and cost-benefit analysis are the result of a strong utilitarian ...

(11 pages) 675 1 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Ethical Considerations of Genetic Testing in the Workplace

Susan GustafsonBusiness EthicsProfessor Mark Matthews, Ph.D.April 6, 2004Ethical Considerations of Genetic Testing ...

(12 pages) 258 1 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers