Ethics Flashcards
It refers to the principles and values that guide the behavior of individuals and
organizations in the business world.
Business ethics
It means to know right from wrong and to know when you’re practicing one instead of
the other
ethics
It is the application of ethical behavior in a business context
business ethics
It forces you to clarify your own values and principles
writing a code of ethics
It provides some protection against claims of unfairness.
writing a code of ethics
Why is business ethics important?
Better decision-making
Build credibility
Build trust
The world’s most successful investor that prioritizes personal integrity over anything else
for a new hire.
Warren Buffet
It communicates what kind of person you are in how you treat yourself and others
Personal Integrity
This is to help us prepare ourselves to have the key knowledge in learning how to
recognize and deal with the ethical challenges that we may encounter as we walk through
our own venture
Business ethics
These are situations that involve conflicts or controversies over what is and is not the
right thing to do.
Ethical issues
One of the ethical issues that occurs when individuals must choose between taking
actions that promote their personal interests over the interest of others.
Conflicts of interest
An ethical issue that occurs when our decision-making is being influenced by an
affiliation with an individual or organization
Conflicts of loyalty
An act of a man or a woman who, believing in the public interest overrides the interest of
the organization. he serves, publicly blows the whistle if the organization is involved in
corrupt, illegal, fraudulent, or harmful activity
Whistleblowing
It is essential to know and understand to maintain honesty and integrity in a business
environment
Personal integrity
It involves being open, honest, and forthcoming in all your communications with
colleagues and clients
Transparency