U2 Ethical Behaviour Flashcards
ethics
- Code of moral principles.
- Set standards of good and bad and right and wrong.
Ethical behaviour
What is accepted as good and right in the context of the governing moral code.
Legal behaviour is not necessarily ethical
behaviour.
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Personal values help determine individual
ethical behaviour.
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Utilitarian view of ethics:
greatest good to the greatest number of people.
Individualism view of ethics
primary commitment is to one’s long-term self-interests.
Moral-rights view of ethics
respects the fundamental rights of all people.
Justice view of ethics
fair and impartial treatment of people according to rules and standards.
Cultural relativism
Ethical behaviour is always determined by cultural context.
Ethical imperialism
Behaviour that is unacceptable in one’s home environment should not be acceptable anywhere else
Respect for human dignity
- Create culture that values employees, customers, and suppliers.
- Keep a safe workplace.
- Produce safe products and services.
Respect for basic rights
- Protect rights of employees, customers, and
communities. - Avoid anything that threatening safety, health,
education, and living standards.
Good citizens
- Support social institutions, including economic and educational systems.
- Work with local government and institutions to protect environment.