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are moral principles and values that govern the behavior of
people, firms, and governments, regarding right and wrong.
Ethics
refers to operating a business in
a manner that meets or exceeds the ethical, legal, and commercial
expectations of customers, shareholders, employees, and the
communities where the firm does business
Corporate social responsibility
- is the system of procedures and processes by
which corporations are managed, directed, and controlled.
Corporate governance
means meeting humanity’s needs today without harming
the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Sustainability
is essential for successful business in today’s global
marketplace.
Ethical behavior
is a predicament concerning major conflicts among different interests when determining the most appropriate course of action is confounded by a set of solutions that are equally justifiable and often equally
imperfect.
ethical dilemma
Imagine you are a manager and visit a factory an affiliate owns in Colombia,
only to discover the use of child labor in the plant
ETHICAL CONNECTIONS
is the belief that ethical truths are not absolute but differ from group
to group. According to this perspective, a good rule is, “when in Rome, do as the
Romans do”.
Relativism
is the belief that ethical behavioral standards are universal, and
firms and individuals should seek to uphold them consistently around the world.
Normativism
is an extreme form of unethical behavior. It is the practice of
obtaining power, personal gain, or influence through illegitimate means and usually
occurs at others’ expense.
Corruption
when a person offers or gives another person a gift, cash,
or favor to act dishonestly in exchange for personal gain
Bribery
the theft or misuse of funds typically placed in one’s care
or belonging to one’s employer
Embezzlement
involves wrongfully deceiving a person or other party to give up
assets or cash
Fraud
involve threats of harm against another person or
party unless payment is received or some other demand is met.
Extortion and blackmail
is the concealment of the origins of funds obtained
through illegal means, typically by transferring the funds illicitly through
banks or other legitimate businesses.
Money Laundering