Ethics Flashcards
the philosophical study of the concepts of moral right and wrong and moral good and bad, to any philosophical theory of what is morally right and wrong or morally good and bad, and to any system or code of moral rules, principles, or values.
Ethics
a practice that determines what is right, wrong, and appropriate in the workplace. Is often guided by laws, and these principles keep companies and individuals from engaging in illegal activity such as insider trading, discrimination and bribery.
Business Ethics
What are the Responsibilities to the General Public
Public Health Issues
Protecting the Environment
Recycling Reprocessing used materials for reuse
Developing the Quality of the Workforce
Corporate Philanthropy
What to do about inherently dangerous products such as alcohol, tobacco, vaccines, and steroids.
Public Health Issues
Using resources efficiently, minimizing pollution
Protecting the Environment
Used materials for reuse
Recycling Reprocessing
Enhancing quality of the overall workforce through education and diversity initiatives
Developing the Quality of the Workforce
Cash contributions, donations of equipment and products, and supporting the volunteer efforts of company employees.
Corporate Philanthropy
Responsibilities to the Customers
The Right to Be Safe
The Right to Be Informed
The Right to Choose
The Right to Be Heard
Operation of products, avoiding product liability.
The Right to Be Safe
Avoiding false or misleading advertising and providing effective customer service.
The Right to Be Informed
Ability of consumers to choose the products and services they want.
The Right to Choose
Ability of consumers to express legitimate complaints to the appropriate parties
The Right to Be Heard
Responsibilities to the Employees
Workplace Safety
Quality-of-Life Issues
Ensuring Equal Opportunity on the Job
Gender Discrimination
Sexual Harassment
Programs for Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Workplace Safety
