Module 7 Flashcards
it is a system of moral principles concerned with what is good for individuals and society also described as moral philosophy practiced by a person or group of people.
An example of ethics of ethics is a code of conduct set by business. It is also define as the study of moral obligation involving the distinction between right and wrong which
paved the way for the adaption of the general rules of conduct in society
Ethics
Is a guide of principles designed to
help professionals conduct business honestly and with
integrity encompasses areas such as business ethics, a
code of professional practice and employee’s code of
conduct.
code of ethics
Is a body of policies based on laws and values that a company wants all employees to adhere to, but different types of industries
have different regulatory requirements that partially govern a company’s code of ethics.
business code of ethics
Are principles established by the
founders of organization that when followed promote values
such as trust, good behavior. fairness, and or kindness
ethical standards
Is the study of business situation,
activities and decisions where issues of right and wrong are addressed. Baumhart defines “ The Ethic Of Business is the Ethics of Responsibility” meaning the businessman
must promise that he will not harm knowingly.
Business Ethics
Also termed as a study of proper business policies and
practices regarding potentially controversial issues, such as
corporate governance, insider trading, bribery,
discrimination, corporate social responsibility, and fiduciary
responsibilities
Business Ethics
ETHICAL PRINCIPLES IN BUSINESS
Accountability
Compassion and empathy
Committed to Excellence
Fairness
Honesty
Integrity
Loyalty
Law abiding
Leadership
Morale
Respect
Trustworthy & a promise-keeper
Ethical entrepreneurs demonstrate the courage
of their convictions and demonstrates personal integrity by
doing what they believe to be the right thing, regardless of
pressures to do otherwise. They are honorable, principled
and upright, and will defend their beliefs. Principle is never
sacrificed for expediency, they are never unscrupulous or
hypocritical.
integrity
They are worthy of
trust. Ethical entrepreneurs are forthcoming and can did in
explaining things with the relevant information andcorrecting misstatements. They try as hard as they can to
keep to the letter and spirit of their commitments and
promises.
Trustworthy & a promise-keeper
An ethical entrepreneur must be honest and
truthful in all his or her dealings. They should never purposefully mislead or deceive other people by overstatements, partial truths, misrepresentations, selective
omissions, etc
honesty
They are loyal to individuals and institutions by
support and devotion to duty and friendship in adversity.
They do not exploit a situation by disclosing information
they learned in confidence. They are extremely careful not
to be affected by conflicts of interest. They are extremely
loyal to their companies and work colleagues.
Loyalty
They are just and fair in all their dealings. They never
exercise power arbitrarily. They do not use indecent means to
gain an advantage or exploit other people’s mistakes for their
own benefit. They are committed to justice and the equal
treatment of people. They are willing to admit they are wrong.
fairness
Ethical entrepreneurs are
compassionate, empathetic, benevolent, kind and caring. They
strive to achieve their business goals and targets in a manner
that causes the least harm and the greatest positive good.
compassion and empathy
They demonstrate total respect for the human
rights, dignity, autonomy, interests and privacy of
everybody who is affected by their decisions. They are
polite and treat everybody with equal respect and dignity
regardless of nationality, national origin, race or sex.
Respect
They respect and abide by the laws,
regulations and rules of the marketplace.
Law Abiding
They aim to perform their
duties to the best of their abilities. They make sure they are
prepared and well-informed, and constantly try to improve
in all areas of responsibility.
Committed to excellence