Introduction
To introduce what ethics is, let's start with two types of behaviours which are legal and ethical respectively. In other words, the action that is permitted by law doesn't necessary mean ethical, vice versa. In addition, ethics refer to morality which is codes of conducts consisted of personal values, social norms, or cultural customs that divide what is right and wrong in the human society.
Furthermore, there are two opposite in applied ethics which are Utilitarianism and Deontology respectively. The first one aims to ensure the best outcome is generated to the greatest number of people solely, while the latter one focuses on the judgement of the morality of an action based on action's adherence to rules and duties. Conversely, …show more content…
However, the corporate organisation is run by human individuals, these organisations are run by human individuals which are the primary carriers of moral duties and responsibilities. Therefore, ethics are applicable in terms of business.
Most issues in business which are relevant to ethics include: Honest and Fairness, Conflict of Interest, Fraud, Discrimination.
In addition, 'Global Code of Ethics for Tourism' is established by WTO to state the reference for the responsible and sustainable development of world tourism which balancing the environment and culture along with tourism growth.
The basic knowledge of ethics has been discussed, two news articles will be analysed afterwards to give samples of two conflicting ethical …show more content…
According to the cabin crews, they are treated as inferior and shifted to lesser-paid route based on some of them exceed the 'age limit, are overweight or 'physically unattractive'. While the company magnifies the argument by the statement of 'heavier flight attendant costs more on fuels'. In addition, the spokesperson has added fuel to the fire by making a demonstration that passengers would prefer attractive flight attendants and consented that the regulations of weight limits and clothes sizes should be implemented.
By applying Ethics Decision Making Model, Aeroflot might consider the ethical issue as not a major factor, result in low ethical issue intensity. Next, to the organisational factors, the company stresses the significance to please their passengers by selecting the more 'attractive' employees in international routes. Added by the lack of punishment of discrimination in the industry generates opportunity. After the evaluation, the airline chooses to eliminate flight attendant who is too old, too heavy or considered 'physically unattractive' by the
To introduce what ethics is, let's start with two types of behaviours which are legal and ethical respectively. In other words, the action that is permitted by law doesn't necessary mean ethical, vice versa. In addition, ethics refer to morality which is codes of conducts consisted of personal values, social norms, or cultural customs that divide what is right and wrong in the human society.
Furthermore, there are two opposite in applied ethics which are Utilitarianism and Deontology respectively. The first one aims to ensure the best outcome is generated to the greatest number of people solely, while the latter one focuses on the judgement of the morality of an action based on action's adherence to rules and duties. Conversely, …show more content…
However, the corporate organisation is run by human individuals, these organisations are run by human individuals which are the primary carriers of moral duties and responsibilities. Therefore, ethics are applicable in terms of business.
Most issues in business which are relevant to ethics include: Honest and Fairness, Conflict of Interest, Fraud, Discrimination.
In addition, 'Global Code of Ethics for Tourism' is established by WTO to state the reference for the responsible and sustainable development of world tourism which balancing the environment and culture along with tourism growth.
The basic knowledge of ethics has been discussed, two news articles will be analysed afterwards to give samples of two conflicting ethical …show more content…
According to the cabin crews, they are treated as inferior and shifted to lesser-paid route based on some of them exceed the 'age limit, are overweight or 'physically unattractive'. While the company magnifies the argument by the statement of 'heavier flight attendant costs more on fuels'. In addition, the spokesperson has added fuel to the fire by making a demonstration that passengers would prefer attractive flight attendants and consented that the regulations of weight limits and clothes sizes should be implemented.
By applying Ethics Decision Making Model, Aeroflot might consider the ethical issue as not a major factor, result in low ethical issue intensity. Next, to the organisational factors, the company stresses the significance to please their passengers by selecting the more 'attractive' employees in international routes. Added by the lack of punishment of discrimination in the industry generates opportunity. After the evaluation, the airline chooses to eliminate flight attendant who is too old, too heavy or considered 'physically unattractive' by the