This document discusses ethics, corporate social responsibility, and their importance for businesses. It defines ethics as moral guidelines that govern good behavior and distinguish right from wrong. Corporate social responsibility is defined as a business's commitment to operate ethically and contribute to economic development while improving life for its workforce, local community, and society. The document outlines some key ethical issues businesses face and how firms can implement codes of practice to ensure ethical behavior. It also discusses the advantages of CSR for both businesses and communities as well as some potential disadvantages.