Introduction Ethically upright or socially responsible businesses are those that aim at attaining their organizational goals while at the same time morally serving the interests of all their stakeholders. According to Shaw (2010), ethical business practices also involve fairly competing with business rivals in the industry. Even though all businesses are expected to act in an ethical and socially responsible manner, several cases have arisen […]

Describe moral and ethical issues faced by managers. There are several issues that managers come across since morality and ethics concept is a broad spectrum. Because Managers deal with day to day business activities carried out by employees, moral issues take place when proper ethical policies of the organization are not defined. Problems with employees arise such as lack of employee involvement in the business […]

Over time, political intervention in business operations across the world has done more harm than good. The field of business ethics has received widespread interest resulting into a raging controversy regarding the effectiveness of the established moral codes within the business industry. Of importance to ethicists, sociologists, educators and other interest groups is the role political affiliation plays in influencing the course of business operations […]

Today’s fast moving; ever changing world is dominated by businesses. Cut throat competition, constantly upgraded versions and continuous research into producing the ‘bigger-and-better’ are all defining characteristics of the modern business world (Ferrell, 2006). But as big businesses look for more profit gaining measures, it raises the ever important question of corporate responsibility which is a current hot topic. With growing awareness, consumers now expect […]

‘The Earth provides adequate to fulfill everyone ‘s demands, but non for everyone ‘s greed. ‘A Mahatma Gandhi, Every concern operates within a society. It uses the resources of the society and depends on the society for its operation. In other words, we have enjoyed many approvals of the environment and puting impacts on it at the same clip. The environment, nevertheless, has the ability […]

Ethics has always been a part of business. The article of Islamic Business Ethics & Finance: An Exploratory Study of Islamic Banks in Malaysia written by Muhammad Adli Musa studied about how Islamic finance which claims to offer global financial stability and high ethical standards should reflect Islamic values in all facets of behaviour to bring about collective morality and spirituality, which when integrated with […]

Group based discrimination occurs when the rights of an individual are compromised as the individual fits into a group, whose performance and failure rate is high. Though the individual might have the mindset, intention and ability to perform to the expected standards, he or she is subjected to unfair and discriminatory treatment, due to their compatibility with the failing group. Thus, higher life insurance premium […]

Let’s Start With “What is ethics?” Simply put, ethics involves learning what is right or wrong, and then doing the right thing, but “the right thing” is not nearly as straightforward as stated in a great deal of business ethics literature. Most ethical dilemmas in the workplace are not simply a matter of “Should Bob steal from Bill?” or “Should Sue lie to her boss?” […]

In society and business when the term “ethics” is mentioned what comes to mind too many people is the practice of expressing good values and morals in making the best choices in their personal and professional life. Generally, ethics is how we must act or behave because our conduct is affected by our morals. In my paper I will attempt to describe how these roles […]

Kellogg’s is one of world’s most ethical companies for many reasons. To start with, the Founder W. K. Kellogg wanted to do good things for people, starting with nutrition and the environment, and began promoting environmentally-friendly processes by producing the first boxes of cereal in recycled packaging in 1906. Today, Kellogg’s uses 100% recycled packaging. In addition, Kellogg’s created a Social Responsibility Committee in 1979 […]