Chapter 1 Flashcards
Ethics
Group-defined code of behavior
Morlas
Individual principles of right and wrong
Integrity
acting by personal ethical code
Law ≠ Ethics
Something legal isn’t always ethical
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Ethical responsibility towards stakeholders & environment. Includes supply chain sustainability.
Why CSR matters
Goodwill, consistent operations, good business, legal protection, good publicity
Improving ethics
ethics officer, board commitment, code of ethics, social audits, ethics training, appraisals
Ethical decision-making models
define -> identify -> choose -> implement -> monitor
IT ethics risk factors
Globalization, economic pressure, tech misuse, powerful individuals exploiting systems