Module 1 Flashcards
A code of moral standards of conduct for what is “good” and “right” as opposed to what is “bad” or “wrong”.
Ethics
That which is “right” or “good” in the context of governing moral code. It is value driven
Ethical Behavior
involves applying general ethical principles and standards to business activities, behavior and decisions
Business Ethics
____________ in business are not different from ethical principles in general
Ethical Principles
are judged By general ethical standards of society Not by more permissive standards
Business Actions
Broad beliefs about what is appropriate behavior
Values
Preferences about desired end states
Terminal Values
Preferences regarding the means to desired ends
Instrumental Values
Reasons for various ethical practices
Moral Reasoning
Suggest that there is no one right way to behave; cultural context determines ethical behavior
Cultural Relativism
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion
Article 18
Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression
Article 19
Everyone has the right to work, to free choice of employment, to just and favorable conditions of work
Article 23
Everyone has the right to education
Article 26
Same standards of what is right and what is wrong are universal and transcend most
cultures, societies, and religions
school of ethical universalism