The document discusses the concept and elements of business ethics. It identifies five key elements for an effective business ethics program: 1) top management commitment to ethical conduct; 2) publishing an ethics code addressing areas like honesty, product safety, and financial reporting; 3) establishing compliance mechanisms like ethics training for employees; 4) involving employees at all levels in ethics programs; and 5) measuring results through audits and discussions to improve over time. Business ethics aim to ensure business objectives and practices benefit society through socially determined moral principles.