Applied ethics

Introduction One of the significant reasons why a corporation is put in place is largely to attain profits. If a corporation is not profitable then there is no reason for its existence. Corporations go far and beyond to make sure that this profit-making motive is satisfied. In most cases to attain as much profits as possible means that the corporations need to ignore some of their responsibilities. The impact they have on the society, environment and culture has raised concerns over the years.…

3.0 Ethical and legal issues in CI During competitive intelligence process, Popular Bookstore needs to deal with ethical issues in term of privacy, accuracy, property and accessibility (PAPA) which introduced by Dr. Richard Manson in 1986. According to business dictionary, ethical issues refer to the problem or situation that requires a person or organization to choose between alternatives that must be evaluated as right or wrong. 3.1 Privacy Privacy is the right of individuals to keep…

Kim Ganley September 14, 2015 Business law 2A Ethics Ethical people and companies are all over the world but unfortunately so are unethical people and company. Ethics are what we believe are right and wrong. It guides most to all of our decisions. From small things like what to get for dinner to big things such as what to name our children. Hopefully most of the time it helps you make the right choice, however sometimes we are missed guided and chose the wrong choice. When you do make the wrong…

Business Ethics Student’s Name Institution Affiliation Business Ethics The increased importance placed on organizations and businesses to behave ethically today has shed light into the ethical crisis concept. An ethical crisis is basically a situation where entire organization, or people within the business, are faced with circumstances where they have to choose between what is right or wrong. During the course of normal business operations and dealings, it is inevitable that…

The Mechanics of Ethical Decision Making: Individual versus Organizational This paper will consider the role of the individual in the ethical decision-making process within an organization. I will explain the dynamics which influence the individual’s decision-making. I will provide an overview of the ethical decision-making process. I will compare and contrast the individual vs. the organizational ethical perspectives of decision-making. I will provide my own perspective. Unethical…

1. Discuss Nolan's ethical responsibilities in this situation. I believe that it is absolutely wrong for Nolan to even consider telling Borman about SofTech’s cash problems. As employees of any company, there are certain rules that apply to everyone. Those rules include keeping information pertaining to the company within the company. No one outside of the company should be aware of the cash problems that another company is having. By telling Broman of this situation, Nolan can possibly lose…

Introduction Ethics and social responsibility are very significant components of any institution. Within the business environments, the business organizations are required to carry out their activities by showing high levels of ethical behaviors as well being socially responsible in different ways. Any organization that develops strategic plans should ensure that they consider the needs of various stakeholders. In case these firms fail to comply with these required codes of conduct, then it is…

behaviour. According to Kolberg’s moral development model, Mike is between Level 1 Stage 2 and Level 2 stage 3. This is due to the fierce argument with his daughter who only cares of getting rich quickly and waver his mind-set and Mike is taught Business Ethics and he believed ethical behaviour will produce good behaviour for many years. Mike is egoism because as a business ethical lecturer he believes of ethical leadership but he disillusion because of her daughter. Jan believes that ethical…

WORKING RELATIONSHIP : • In a working relationship with your colleague specific objectives and purpose, the reason you are involved with a particular person is clear. • In working relationship boundaries are very clear as you are there with other person because of your job (for example – you must not accept gifts from them and shouldn’t invite them at your home, cannot share any personal information, etc.) • In a working relationship there is professional code of conduct which is followed by…

In every society there is a set of rules, whether it’s written laws or a social norm. These are set to either maintain safety and regulation or prevent societal damage. Whether we choose to follow these rules or not, they are enforced by someone who should regularly choose what is best for their country or community. When someone who doesn’t have best interests in mind is in charge, negative results will surface. In the film V for Vendetta, James Mcteigue portrays the impact of a corrupt…