Ethics Quiz Stimulation Flashcards
(17 cards)
Good people do not need law to tell them to act justly, while bad people will find a way around the laws
Plato
Thr greek word Ethikos means?
Arising from Habit
is a study of proper business policies and performs regarding possibly controversial issues, such as corporate governance, insider trading, bribery, discrimination, corporate social responsibility and fiduciary responsibilities.
Business ethics
“Business ethics is the study of business situations, activities, and decisions. Where issues of right and wrong are addressed”.
Andrew Crane
“The ethics of business is the ethics of responsibility. The businessman must promise that he will not harm knowingly”.
Raymond C. Bauhmart
Nature of Business Ethics
Contains rules and principles
Voluntary
Avoids cheating and frauds
Education and training required
Dynamic concept
Social welfare
New concept
Businessmen are not _________, and it would be disastrous to judge and conclude that business people commit unethical act in doing business
Immoral
_______ plays an important role in business. Without morality, business will be a chaotic human activity.
Ethics
Is an integral part of the human society
Business
is a process in which ethics issues and problems are benchmarked against moral standard so that a moral judgment is made possible
Moral Reasoning
accountability for the actions one performs and the consequences they bring about, for which a person could be justly punished or rewarded.
Moral Responsibility
Characteristics of a Good Moral Standard
It is one that looks at the issue as something that is very serious.
It must be grounded on good moral judgment.
It should be objective.
A good standard, when violated, brings about feelings of guilt, shame and remorse of conscience.
Requirements for a Good Moral Judgment
It must be logical.
It must be based on facts and solid evidence.
It must be based on sound and defensible moral principle
was once quoted, “the Catholic Church does not prohibit the producer from profiting provided, one respects the law of God, does not prejudice the right of others, and work accordingly to faith and right reason”.
Pope Pius XI
are connected to social groups that include of consumers, employees, investors, and the local community.
Principles of business Ethics
7 Principles of Business Ethics
Accountability
Care and Respect
Honesty
Healthy Competition
Loyalty and Respect Commitment
Information
Respect for Rule of Law