Business
Ethics: Ethics can be described as a set of principles of right conduct
or a theory or a system of moral values. Okay, so is business ethics an
oxymoron? Well, hopefully not. Surely not. Maybe in some cases? This category
offers a series of articles regarding ethics in business with some insight
as to how to ensure that ethical behaviors are a norm at your workplace
and a highly prized commodity. We can also link you to an article that presents
a strong arguement for the need for directors to lead the way when a company
has decided to institute corporate ethics program.
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By n a
- According to this author, a vicious circle exists in many Chinese organizations: Owners don't trust managers, and in turn, managers take actions that benefit themselves but hurt the company. In some cases, managers resort to unethical behaviour voluntarily; in others, they feel forced to do so to protect their careers. In almost all cases, unethical behaviour is rarely punished, which is why foreign companies investing in China should be concerned.
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By Peter Bowden
- Recent years have seen a surge in the rules and regulations that govern ethical behaviour. Although many will still claim that we have a long way to go, these regulations are, nevertheless, widespread, stretching across a multitude of different disciplines and institutional structures.
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By Charles Agyeman–Manu
- Ethics are not simply about acting according to the law or in compliance with policy - they are also about acting in consideration of one’s organisation’s Values and being mindful of the consequences of our actions. Ethics are about doing the right thing.
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By n a
- A two-year study released in 1999 from Arthur Andersen's Ethics and Responsible Business Practices group was the first to identify and measure the effects that ethics/compliance management programs have on the ethical behaviour of employees.
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By Roger Steare
- There are two good business reasons for having an ethical culture %u2013 to manage risk and to achieve superior performance. However, the only sustainable argument for "doing the right thing" is because it's the right thing to do.
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By Shaletta Espie
- As reported in the media, Enron's board of directors voted to waive key provisions in its code of conduct. Whenever the provisions of a code of conduct are set aside, as the Enron board of directors did to allow off-the-books partnerships, management must stop and challenge the ethical basis of such decisions.
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