2. Meaning
Business ethics is the study of proper business policies
and practices regarding potentially controversial
issues, such as corporate governance , insider trading ,
bribery, discrimination, corporate social responsibility
and fiduciary responsibilities. Law often guides
business ethics, while other times business ethics
provide a basic framework that businesses may choose
to follow to gain public acceptance.
3. Definition
"The ethics of business is the ethics of
responsibility. The business man must promise
that he will not harm knowingly.“
---------According to Raymond C. Baumhart
5. Importance
Corresponds to Basic Human Needs
Credibility in the Public
Credibility with the Employees
Better Decision Making
Profitability
Protection of Society
Long term Growth