Ethical behavior refers to actions that are considered good and morally right according to prevailing standards. Ethical dilemmas in the workplace complicate decisions by presenting choices that benefit the individual or organization but may not be entirely ethical. High ethical standards can be maintained through ethics training, protecting whistleblowers, having ethical role models, implementing codes of ethics, and evaluating corporate social responsibility. Corporate social responsibility looks at a company's obligations to society beyond legal and economic requirements.
This document discusses the concepts of ethics, social responsibility, and corporate social responsibility. It defines ethical behavior as adhering to moral principles that distinguish between good and bad actions. Businesses face ethical dilemmas that can complicate decision-making. Maintaining high ethical standards requires tools like ethics training, whistleblower protections, ethical role models, and codes of conduct. Corporate social responsibility requires businesses to consider how their actions impact stakeholders and society. Both government regulation and corporate lobbying influence the relationship between organizations and society.
This document discusses business ethics and social responsibility. It defines business ethics as principles that guide acceptable conduct in business, and social responsibility as a business's obligation to benefit and limit harm to society. It identifies ethical issues as problems requiring moral choices. Common reasons employees don't report misconduct include fears of retaliation or not being taken seriously. The document outlines categories of ethical issues and questions to consider to determine if an action is ethical. It also discusses how individual values, management influence, and compliance programs shape ethical choices. Social responsibility involves economic, legal, ethical, and voluntary responsibilities to stakeholders.
The document discusses business ethics and social responsibility. It covers four key takeaways: 1) definitions of ethics and ethical behavior, 2) ethics in the workplace including ethical dilemmas, 3) maintaining high ethical standards through codes of conduct and whistleblowing, and 4) social responsibility and corporate social responsibility including sustainability and perspectives on social responsibility.
This document summarizes key concepts from Chapter 3 of the textbook "Introduction to Management 11e" by John Schermerhorn. It addresses four study questions: 1) What is ethical behavior? 2) How do ethical dilemmas complicate the workplace? 3) How can high ethical standards be maintained? 4) What is social responsibility and corporate governance? The summary defines ethics and ethical behavior, explores sources of ethical dilemmas in organizations, and discusses approaches like ethics training and codes of conduct that can help maintain high standards of ethical conduct. It also defines social responsibility, stakeholder management, and corporate governance.
Human relations involves the interactions between management and workers to achieve organizational goals. The evolution of human relations thinking progressed from industrialism, which viewed workers as commodities, to scientific management, which aimed to optimize productivity, to the current behavioral management approach, which sees the human element as important to organizational success. Modern human resources models view employees as having untapped potential rather than just as costs. Emerging challenges in human relations include managing knowledge workers, diversity, ethics, and adapting to globalization.
Introduction to management groups g - i - managerial ethics and corporate s...Diego Thomas
This document provides an overview and summary of the key topics covered in a lecture on managerial ethics and corporate social responsibility. The lecture discusses:
1. Definitions of ethics and how it relates to behaviors governed by law and free choice.
2. Approaches to evaluating ethical behavior such as utilitarian, individualism, moral rights, and justice approaches.
3. Factors that influence ethical decision making for individuals and organizations.
4. The concept of corporate social responsibility and importance of balancing stakeholder interests.
This document outlines the key activities and learning outcomes for Chapter 3 of a business ethics course. Students will complete readings on managing ethics and diversity, assignments applying ethical concepts to business cases, and in-class activities. They will analyze the Starbucks case on corporate social responsibility and watch a video case. The learning outcomes are to understand how ethics guide managerial decision-making regarding stakeholders, the central role of managers in ethics and diversity management, and the importance of corporate social responsibility.
This document summarizes key points from Chapter 2 of the textbook "Organizational Behavior". It defines high-performance organizations as those that value people and empower employees. It also discusses managing a diverse workforce, the influence of ethics on workplace behavior, and transitions in the modern workplace like globalization and personal career management. The chapter questions cover topics like defining high-performance, multiculturalism, the role of ethics, and organizational changes.
This document discusses the concepts of ethics, social responsibility, and corporate social responsibility. It defines ethical behavior as adhering to moral principles that distinguish between good and bad actions. Businesses face ethical dilemmas that can complicate decision-making. Maintaining high ethical standards requires tools like ethics training, whistleblower protections, ethical role models, and codes of conduct. Corporate social responsibility requires businesses to consider how their actions impact stakeholders and society. Both government regulation and corporate lobbying influence the relationship between organizations and society.
This document discusses business ethics and social responsibility. It defines business ethics as principles that guide acceptable conduct in business, and social responsibility as a business's obligation to benefit and limit harm to society. It identifies ethical issues as problems requiring moral choices. Common reasons employees don't report misconduct include fears of retaliation or not being taken seriously. The document outlines categories of ethical issues and questions to consider to determine if an action is ethical. It also discusses how individual values, management influence, and compliance programs shape ethical choices. Social responsibility involves economic, legal, ethical, and voluntary responsibilities to stakeholders.
The document discusses business ethics and social responsibility. It covers four key takeaways: 1) definitions of ethics and ethical behavior, 2) ethics in the workplace including ethical dilemmas, 3) maintaining high ethical standards through codes of conduct and whistleblowing, and 4) social responsibility and corporate social responsibility including sustainability and perspectives on social responsibility.
This document summarizes key concepts from Chapter 3 of the textbook "Introduction to Management 11e" by John Schermerhorn. It addresses four study questions: 1) What is ethical behavior? 2) How do ethical dilemmas complicate the workplace? 3) How can high ethical standards be maintained? 4) What is social responsibility and corporate governance? The summary defines ethics and ethical behavior, explores sources of ethical dilemmas in organizations, and discusses approaches like ethics training and codes of conduct that can help maintain high standards of ethical conduct. It also defines social responsibility, stakeholder management, and corporate governance.
Human relations involves the interactions between management and workers to achieve organizational goals. The evolution of human relations thinking progressed from industrialism, which viewed workers as commodities, to scientific management, which aimed to optimize productivity, to the current behavioral management approach, which sees the human element as important to organizational success. Modern human resources models view employees as having untapped potential rather than just as costs. Emerging challenges in human relations include managing knowledge workers, diversity, ethics, and adapting to globalization.
Introduction to management groups g - i - managerial ethics and corporate s...Diego Thomas
This document provides an overview and summary of the key topics covered in a lecture on managerial ethics and corporate social responsibility. The lecture discusses:
1. Definitions of ethics and how it relates to behaviors governed by law and free choice.
2. Approaches to evaluating ethical behavior such as utilitarian, individualism, moral rights, and justice approaches.
3. Factors that influence ethical decision making for individuals and organizations.
4. The concept of corporate social responsibility and importance of balancing stakeholder interests.
This document outlines the key activities and learning outcomes for Chapter 3 of a business ethics course. Students will complete readings on managing ethics and diversity, assignments applying ethical concepts to business cases, and in-class activities. They will analyze the Starbucks case on corporate social responsibility and watch a video case. The learning outcomes are to understand how ethics guide managerial decision-making regarding stakeholders, the central role of managers in ethics and diversity management, and the importance of corporate social responsibility.
This document summarizes key points from Chapter 2 of the textbook "Organizational Behavior". It defines high-performance organizations as those that value people and empower employees. It also discusses managing a diverse workforce, the influence of ethics on workplace behavior, and transitions in the modern workplace like globalization and personal career management. The chapter questions cover topics like defining high-performance, multiculturalism, the role of ethics, and organizational changes.
This document discusses ethics and ethical behavior in business and sales. It covers management's social responsibilities to stakeholders, influences on ethical behavior like moral development levels, the need for ethical guidelines and a fixed point of reference, and responsibilities around ethics in dealings with salespeople, customers, and internationally. It emphasizes establishing a code of ethics, leading ethically, and looking for employers with missions focused on service, integrity, and character.
The document discusses the importance of ethics for businesses and individuals, the forces that shape ethical conduct, approaches to ethical decision making, and stakeholder social responsibility. It describes how cultural, legal, organizational, and individual factors influence ethics, and explains utilitarian, rights-based, and justice approaches to ethical judgments. The document also discusses how considering stakeholder interests can help businesses achieve long term sustainability and avoid regulatory pressures.
Ethical Behavior and Corporate Social Responsibility.pptxsaqib997836
This document discusses ethical behavior and corporate social responsibility. It defines ethical behavior as actions that conform to moral principles or values that distinguish between right and wrong. It also discusses how ethical dilemmas can complicate the workplace. Additionally, it examines how high ethical standards can be maintained through ethics training, whistleblowers, ethical role models, and codes of ethics. The document also defines corporate social responsibility as obligations of organizations to act in ways that benefit society. It explores how organizations and governments work together through various forms of regulation, lobbying, and corporate governance.
This document summarizes key topics from Chapter 3 on ethical behavior and social responsibility. It discusses what ethical behavior is, ethics in the workplace including ethical dilemmas and influences on decision making. It also covers maintaining high ethical standards through tools like ethics training and codes of conduct. Finally, it addresses social responsibility including stakeholder management and perspectives, as well as corporate governance. The chapter examines these issues on both individual and organizational levels.
The document discusses business ethics and corporate social responsibility, outlining key concepts such as moral values, norms, judgments, and the differences between right and wrong, good and bad. It also examines the importance of business ethics for developing employees' critical thinking skills and preparing them for ethical issues in their careers. Stakeholders are identified as important considerations for businesses in ensuring ethical and socially responsible practices.
The document discusses business ethics and corporate social responsibility, outlining important concepts like moral values, norms, judgments, and the differences between right and wrong, good and bad. It also examines the stakeholders involved in business ethics, including customers, employees, shareholders, and the community, as well as approaches to resolving ethical dilemmas through deontology and utilitarianism. The overall topic of the document is an introduction to business ethics and social responsibility.
The document discusses business ethics and corporate social responsibility, outlining important concepts like moral values, norms, judgments, and the differences between right and wrong, good and bad. It also examines the stakeholders involved in business ethics, including customers, employees, shareholders, and the community, as well as approaches to resolving ethical dilemmas through deontology and utilitarianism. The overall topic of the document is an introduction to business ethics and social responsibility.
The document discusses business ethics and corporate social responsibility, outlining key concepts such as moral values, norms, judgments, and the differences between right and wrong, good and bad. It also examines the importance of business ethics for developing employees' critical thinking skills and preparing them for ethical issues in their careers. Stakeholders are identified as important considerations for businesses in ensuring ethical and socially responsible practices.
Here are my responses to the discussion questions:
1. No, it is not acceptable to give your boss a Rs 5000 gift to celebrate a birthday or holiday. That amount could be seen as an attempt to curry favor or gain an improper advantage.
2. No, it is not acceptable to accept a Rs 5000 gift from your boss to celebrate a birthday or holiday. Accepting expensive gifts from someone you report to could compromise your independence and objectivity.
3. Yes, there is an ethical problem with using your employer's copier for personal use without permission. Using company resources for personal benefit without approval constitutes misuse of company property.
4. Yes, it is wrong to browse the internet excessively while at
This document discusses business ethics and social responsibility. It defines business ethics as the principles and standards that define acceptable conduct in business. Social responsibility refers to a business's obligation to maximize its positive impact and minimize its negative impact on society. The document outlines common ethical issues like conflicts of interest, fairness and honesty, communications, and business relationships. It discusses factors that influence business ethics decisions like individual values, managers' influence, and compliance codes. The document also covers topics like codes of ethics, whistleblowing, social responsibility issues, and the responsibilities of an ethics officer.
The document discusses business ethics and ethical practices. It outlines the development of business ethics and introduces key concepts like morality, ethics, and Kohlberg's stages of moral development. It then describes five major moral theories used in ethical practices: utilitarianism, rights approach, fairness approach, virtue approach, and common good approach. Finally, it discusses how ethics work in business organizations through codes of conduct and the benefits of ethical organizational culture for internal and external stakeholders.
This document discusses ethics and professional codes of conduct for organizational leadership. It defines ethics and distinguishes between formal and informal ethics. It provides guidance on making ethical decisions and gives examples of common ethical situations. It also outlines principles for creating an ethical culture, including the need for leadership to embody ethical values and measure integrity risk. Finally, it describes seven levels of ethical culture, from financial stability to sustainability, and notes successful organizations operate across multiple upper levels.
The document discusses the concepts of business ethics and social responsibility, noting that business ethics comprises principles that guide behavior in business regarding what is right and wrong, and that social responsibility represents the duties of a business to be accountable for its decisions and maximize positive influence on society. Key stakeholders, ethical dilemmas, and approaches to ethical reasoning like deontology and utilitarianism are also examined.
The document discusses business ethics and social responsibility, noting that business ethics defines acceptable conduct while social responsibility is a business's obligation to benefit society. It covers topics like ethical issues, reporting misconduct, conflict of interest, and arguments for and against social responsibility. The nature of social responsibility involves legal, ethical, economic, and voluntary dimensions and addresses issues like employee relations, consumer relations, and environmental impacts.
This document discusses ethics and improving business ethics. It begins by defining ethics as a set of beliefs about right and wrong behavior. It emphasizes the importance of integrity and operating consistently according to a moral code. It then discusses why fostering good business ethics is important for gaining community goodwill, operating consistently, producing good business outcomes, protecting the organization from legal issues, and avoiding unfavorable publicity. The document provides several approaches that corporations can take to improve ethics, such as appointing an ethics officer, establishing an ethics code, conducting ethics training, and including ethics in performance reviews.
This document discusses the importance of ethics and social responsibility in marketing strategy. It notes that marketing ethics has become a strategic consideration due to demands from stakeholders and changes in law. Social responsibility relates to maximizing positive impacts on society while minimizing negative ones. The document outlines various dimensions of social responsibility and marketing ethics. It also discusses challenges companies may face in behaving ethically and socially responsible such as complex decisions and conflicts between personal and organizational values.
Lamb, Hair, McDaniel
2012-2013
CHAPTER 3
Ethics and Social Responsibility
DAETERMINANTS OF A CIVIL SOCIETY
1
DETERMINANTS OF CIVIL SOCIETY
Social Control
Factors keep people and organizations from running amok and harm also create order in a society like ours.
3-1
Model of social control
Ethics.
Law.
Formal and Informal Groups.
Self-regulation.
The Media.
An Active Civil Society.
The Concept Of Ethical Behavior
It has been said that ethics is something everyone likes to talk about but nobody can define.
Ethical Theories:
the ethical theories that apply to marketing :-
DEONTOLOGY
UTILITARIANISM
CASUIST
MORAL RELATIVISM
VIRTUE ETHICS
3-2
ETHICAL BEHAVIOR IN BUSINESS.
Depending upon which, if any, ethical theory a businessperson has accepted and uses in his or her daily conduct, the action taken may vary.
Morality and Business Ethics.
Today’s business ethics actually consist of a subset of major life values learned since birth.
Ethical Development is thought to consist of three levels:-
Preconventional morality, the most basic level, is childlike.
Conventional morality moves from an egocentric viewpoint toward the expectations of society.
Postconventional morality represents the morality of the mature adult.
3-3
3-3a
Ethical Decision Making
The following factors tent to influence ethical decision making and judgments:
Extent of ethical problems within the organization.
Top management’s actions on ethics.
Potential magnitude of the consequence.
Social consensus.
Probability of a harmful outcome.
Length of time between the decision and the onset of consquences.
Number of people to be affected.
3-3b
Ethical Guidelines and Training
Creating ethics guidelines has several advantages;
A code of ethics helps employees identify what their firm recognizes as acceptable business practices.
A code of ethics can be an effective internal control of behavior.
A written code helps eployees avoid confusion when determining whether their decisions are ethical.
The process of formulating the code of ethics facilitates discussion among employees about what is right and wrong and ultimately leads to better decisions.
3-3c
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
(CSR) is a business’s concern for society’s welfare.
Stakeholders and social responsibility:
Stakeholder Theory ethical theory stating that social responsibility is paying attention to the interest or every affected stakeholder in every aspect of a firm’s operation.
3-4
3-4a
Pyramid of corporate social responsibility
A model that suggests corporate social responsibility is composed of economic, legal,
Ethics, and philanthropic responsibilities and
that the firm’s economic performance
supports the entire structure.
3-4b
ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Sustainability
The idea that socially responsibility companies will outperform their p ...
Class 3-ethics-and-behavior-in-organizations-1233274710310841-1Mario Phillip
This document discusses ethics and behavior in organizations. It provides an overview of key topics including:
1) Different models of business ethics including utilitarianism, rights, justice, and egoism.
2) International aspects of ethics and differing views around cultural relativism and ethical realism.
3) Ethical dilemmas that can arise in international business contexts regarding issues like child labor and anti-bribery laws.
Class 3-ethics-and-behavior-in-organizations-1233274710310841-1Mario Phillip
This document discusses ethics and behavior in organizations. It provides an overview of key topics including:
1) Different models of business ethics including utilitarianism, rights, justice, and egoism.
2) International aspects of ethics and differing views around cultural relativism and ethical realism.
3) Common ethical dilemmas that can arise in international business contexts such as issues around child labor and anti-bribery laws.
NIMA2024 | De toegevoegde waarde van DEI en ESG in campagnes | Nathalie Lam |...BBPMedia1
Nathalie zal delen hoe DEI en ESG een fundamentele rol kunnen spelen in je merkstrategie en je de juiste aansluiting kan creëren met je doelgroep. Door middel van voorbeelden en simpele handvatten toont ze hoe dit in jouw organisatie toegepast kan worden.
This document discusses ethics and ethical behavior in business and sales. It covers management's social responsibilities to stakeholders, influences on ethical behavior like moral development levels, the need for ethical guidelines and a fixed point of reference, and responsibilities around ethics in dealings with salespeople, customers, and internationally. It emphasizes establishing a code of ethics, leading ethically, and looking for employers with missions focused on service, integrity, and character.
The document discusses the importance of ethics for businesses and individuals, the forces that shape ethical conduct, approaches to ethical decision making, and stakeholder social responsibility. It describes how cultural, legal, organizational, and individual factors influence ethics, and explains utilitarian, rights-based, and justice approaches to ethical judgments. The document also discusses how considering stakeholder interests can help businesses achieve long term sustainability and avoid regulatory pressures.
Ethical Behavior and Corporate Social Responsibility.pptxsaqib997836
This document discusses ethical behavior and corporate social responsibility. It defines ethical behavior as actions that conform to moral principles or values that distinguish between right and wrong. It also discusses how ethical dilemmas can complicate the workplace. Additionally, it examines how high ethical standards can be maintained through ethics training, whistleblowers, ethical role models, and codes of ethics. The document also defines corporate social responsibility as obligations of organizations to act in ways that benefit society. It explores how organizations and governments work together through various forms of regulation, lobbying, and corporate governance.
This document summarizes key topics from Chapter 3 on ethical behavior and social responsibility. It discusses what ethical behavior is, ethics in the workplace including ethical dilemmas and influences on decision making. It also covers maintaining high ethical standards through tools like ethics training and codes of conduct. Finally, it addresses social responsibility including stakeholder management and perspectives, as well as corporate governance. The chapter examines these issues on both individual and organizational levels.
The document discusses business ethics and corporate social responsibility, outlining key concepts such as moral values, norms, judgments, and the differences between right and wrong, good and bad. It also examines the importance of business ethics for developing employees' critical thinking skills and preparing them for ethical issues in their careers. Stakeholders are identified as important considerations for businesses in ensuring ethical and socially responsible practices.
The document discusses business ethics and corporate social responsibility, outlining important concepts like moral values, norms, judgments, and the differences between right and wrong, good and bad. It also examines the stakeholders involved in business ethics, including customers, employees, shareholders, and the community, as well as approaches to resolving ethical dilemmas through deontology and utilitarianism. The overall topic of the document is an introduction to business ethics and social responsibility.
The document discusses business ethics and corporate social responsibility, outlining important concepts like moral values, norms, judgments, and the differences between right and wrong, good and bad. It also examines the stakeholders involved in business ethics, including customers, employees, shareholders, and the community, as well as approaches to resolving ethical dilemmas through deontology and utilitarianism. The overall topic of the document is an introduction to business ethics and social responsibility.
The document discusses business ethics and corporate social responsibility, outlining key concepts such as moral values, norms, judgments, and the differences between right and wrong, good and bad. It also examines the importance of business ethics for developing employees' critical thinking skills and preparing them for ethical issues in their careers. Stakeholders are identified as important considerations for businesses in ensuring ethical and socially responsible practices.
Here are my responses to the discussion questions:
1. No, it is not acceptable to give your boss a Rs 5000 gift to celebrate a birthday or holiday. That amount could be seen as an attempt to curry favor or gain an improper advantage.
2. No, it is not acceptable to accept a Rs 5000 gift from your boss to celebrate a birthday or holiday. Accepting expensive gifts from someone you report to could compromise your independence and objectivity.
3. Yes, there is an ethical problem with using your employer's copier for personal use without permission. Using company resources for personal benefit without approval constitutes misuse of company property.
4. Yes, it is wrong to browse the internet excessively while at
This document discusses business ethics and social responsibility. It defines business ethics as the principles and standards that define acceptable conduct in business. Social responsibility refers to a business's obligation to maximize its positive impact and minimize its negative impact on society. The document outlines common ethical issues like conflicts of interest, fairness and honesty, communications, and business relationships. It discusses factors that influence business ethics decisions like individual values, managers' influence, and compliance codes. The document also covers topics like codes of ethics, whistleblowing, social responsibility issues, and the responsibilities of an ethics officer.
The document discusses business ethics and ethical practices. It outlines the development of business ethics and introduces key concepts like morality, ethics, and Kohlberg's stages of moral development. It then describes five major moral theories used in ethical practices: utilitarianism, rights approach, fairness approach, virtue approach, and common good approach. Finally, it discusses how ethics work in business organizations through codes of conduct and the benefits of ethical organizational culture for internal and external stakeholders.
This document discusses ethics and professional codes of conduct for organizational leadership. It defines ethics and distinguishes between formal and informal ethics. It provides guidance on making ethical decisions and gives examples of common ethical situations. It also outlines principles for creating an ethical culture, including the need for leadership to embody ethical values and measure integrity risk. Finally, it describes seven levels of ethical culture, from financial stability to sustainability, and notes successful organizations operate across multiple upper levels.
The document discusses the concepts of business ethics and social responsibility, noting that business ethics comprises principles that guide behavior in business regarding what is right and wrong, and that social responsibility represents the duties of a business to be accountable for its decisions and maximize positive influence on society. Key stakeholders, ethical dilemmas, and approaches to ethical reasoning like deontology and utilitarianism are also examined.
The document discusses business ethics and social responsibility, noting that business ethics defines acceptable conduct while social responsibility is a business's obligation to benefit society. It covers topics like ethical issues, reporting misconduct, conflict of interest, and arguments for and against social responsibility. The nature of social responsibility involves legal, ethical, economic, and voluntary dimensions and addresses issues like employee relations, consumer relations, and environmental impacts.
This document discusses ethics and improving business ethics. It begins by defining ethics as a set of beliefs about right and wrong behavior. It emphasizes the importance of integrity and operating consistently according to a moral code. It then discusses why fostering good business ethics is important for gaining community goodwill, operating consistently, producing good business outcomes, protecting the organization from legal issues, and avoiding unfavorable publicity. The document provides several approaches that corporations can take to improve ethics, such as appointing an ethics officer, establishing an ethics code, conducting ethics training, and including ethics in performance reviews.
This document discusses the importance of ethics and social responsibility in marketing strategy. It notes that marketing ethics has become a strategic consideration due to demands from stakeholders and changes in law. Social responsibility relates to maximizing positive impacts on society while minimizing negative ones. The document outlines various dimensions of social responsibility and marketing ethics. It also discusses challenges companies may face in behaving ethically and socially responsible such as complex decisions and conflicts between personal and organizational values.
Lamb, Hair, McDaniel
2012-2013
CHAPTER 3
Ethics and Social Responsibility
DAETERMINANTS OF A CIVIL SOCIETY
1
DETERMINANTS OF CIVIL SOCIETY
Social Control
Factors keep people and organizations from running amok and harm also create order in a society like ours.
3-1
Model of social control
Ethics.
Law.
Formal and Informal Groups.
Self-regulation.
The Media.
An Active Civil Society.
The Concept Of Ethical Behavior
It has been said that ethics is something everyone likes to talk about but nobody can define.
Ethical Theories:
the ethical theories that apply to marketing :-
DEONTOLOGY
UTILITARIANISM
CASUIST
MORAL RELATIVISM
VIRTUE ETHICS
3-2
ETHICAL BEHAVIOR IN BUSINESS.
Depending upon which, if any, ethical theory a businessperson has accepted and uses in his or her daily conduct, the action taken may vary.
Morality and Business Ethics.
Today’s business ethics actually consist of a subset of major life values learned since birth.
Ethical Development is thought to consist of three levels:-
Preconventional morality, the most basic level, is childlike.
Conventional morality moves from an egocentric viewpoint toward the expectations of society.
Postconventional morality represents the morality of the mature adult.
3-3
3-3a
Ethical Decision Making
The following factors tent to influence ethical decision making and judgments:
Extent of ethical problems within the organization.
Top management’s actions on ethics.
Potential magnitude of the consequence.
Social consensus.
Probability of a harmful outcome.
Length of time between the decision and the onset of consquences.
Number of people to be affected.
3-3b
Ethical Guidelines and Training
Creating ethics guidelines has several advantages;
A code of ethics helps employees identify what their firm recognizes as acceptable business practices.
A code of ethics can be an effective internal control of behavior.
A written code helps eployees avoid confusion when determining whether their decisions are ethical.
The process of formulating the code of ethics facilitates discussion among employees about what is right and wrong and ultimately leads to better decisions.
3-3c
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
(CSR) is a business’s concern for society’s welfare.
Stakeholders and social responsibility:
Stakeholder Theory ethical theory stating that social responsibility is paying attention to the interest or every affected stakeholder in every aspect of a firm’s operation.
3-4
3-4a
Pyramid of corporate social responsibility
A model that suggests corporate social responsibility is composed of economic, legal,
Ethics, and philanthropic responsibilities and
that the firm’s economic performance
supports the entire structure.
3-4b
ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Sustainability
The idea that socially responsibility companies will outperform their p ...
Class 3-ethics-and-behavior-in-organizations-1233274710310841-1Mario Phillip
This document discusses ethics and behavior in organizations. It provides an overview of key topics including:
1) Different models of business ethics including utilitarianism, rights, justice, and egoism.
2) International aspects of ethics and differing views around cultural relativism and ethical realism.
3) Ethical dilemmas that can arise in international business contexts regarding issues like child labor and anti-bribery laws.
Class 3-ethics-and-behavior-in-organizations-1233274710310841-1Mario Phillip
This document discusses ethics and behavior in organizations. It provides an overview of key topics including:
1) Different models of business ethics including utilitarianism, rights, justice, and egoism.
2) International aspects of ethics and differing views around cultural relativism and ethical realism.
3) Common ethical dilemmas that can arise in international business contexts such as issues around child labor and anti-bribery laws.
NIMA2024 | De toegevoegde waarde van DEI en ESG in campagnes | Nathalie Lam |...BBPMedia1
Nathalie zal delen hoe DEI en ESG een fundamentele rol kunnen spelen in je merkstrategie en je de juiste aansluiting kan creëren met je doelgroep. Door middel van voorbeelden en simpele handvatten toont ze hoe dit in jouw organisatie toegepast kan worden.
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Navigating the world of forex trading can be challenging, especially for beginners. To help you make an informed decision, we have comprehensively compared the best forex brokers in India for 2024. This article, reviewed by Top Forex Brokers Review, will cover featured award winners, the best forex brokers, featured offers, the best copy trading platforms, the best forex brokers for beginners, the best MetaTrader brokers, and recently updated reviews. We will focus on FP Markets, Black Bull, EightCap, IC Markets, and Octa.
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Ch03 (1).ppt
1. PowerPoint Presentation
to Accompany Chapter 3 of
Management Fundamentals
Canadian Edition
Schermerhorn Wright
.
Prepared by: Michael K. McCuddy
Adapted by: Lynda Anstett & Lorie Guest
Published by: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.
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Planning Ahead — Chapter 3 Study Questions
What is ethical behavior?
How do ethical dilemmas complicate the
workplace?
How can high ethical standards be
maintained?
What is corporate social responsibility?
How do organizations and governments
work together in society?
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Ethics
– Code of moral principles.
– Set standards of “good” and “bad” as opposed
to “right” and “wrong.”
Ethical behavior
– What is accepted as good and right in the
context of the governing moral code.
Study Question 1: What is ethical behavior?
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Law, values, and ethical behavior:
– Legal behavior is not necessarily ethical
behavior.
– Personal values help determine individual
ethical behavior.
• Terminal values
• Instrumental values
Study Question 1: What is ethical behavior?
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Study Question 1: What is ethical behavior?
Utilitarian view of ethics — greatest good to the
greatest number of people.
Individualism view of ethics — primary
commitment is to one’s long-term self-interests.
Moral-rights view of ethics — respects and
protects the fundamental rights of all people.
Justice view of ethics — fair and impartial
treatment of people according to legal rules and
standards.
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Cultural issues in ethical behavior:
– Cultural relativism
• Ethical behavior is always determined by cultural
context.
– Cultural universalism
• Behavior that is unacceptable in one’s home
environment should not be acceptable anywhere
else.
Study Question 1: What is ethical behavior?
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Figure 3.2 The extremes of cultural relativism and ethical
imperialism in international business ethics.
Source: Developed from Thomas Donaldson, “Values in Tension: Ethics Away from Home,”
Harvard Business Review, vol. 74 (September-October 1996), pp. 48-62.
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Study Question 1: What is ethical behavior?
How international businesses can respect core or universal values:
Respect for human dignity
• Create culture that values employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Keep a safe workplace.
• Produce safe products and services.
Respect for basic rights
• Protect rights of employees, customers, and communities.
• Avoid anything that threatening safety, health, education, and living
standards.
Be good citizens
• Support social institutions, including economic and educational
systems.
• Work with local government and institutions to protect environment.
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An ethical dilemma occurs when choices,
although having potential for personal and/or
organizational benefit, may be considered
unethical.
Ethical dilemmas include:
– Discrimination
– Sexual harassment
– Conflicts of interest
– Customer confidence
– Organizational resources
Study Question 2: How do ethical dilemmas
complicate the workplace?
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Study Question 2: How do ethical dilemmas
complicate the workplace?
Ethical behavior can be rationalized by convincing
yourself that:
– Behavior is not really illegal.
– Behavior is really in everyone’s best interests.
– Nobody will ever find out.
– The organization will “protect” you.
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Factors influencing ethical behavior include:
– The person
• Family influences, religious values, personal standards, and
personal needs.
– The organization
• Supervisory behavior, peer group norms and behavior, and
policy statements and written rules.
– The environment
• Government laws and regulations, societal norms and values,
and competitive climate in an industry.
Study Question 2: How do ethical dilemmas
complicate the workplace?
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Study Question 3: How can high ethical
standards be maintained?
Checklist for dealing with ethical dilemmas
Step 1. Recognize the ethical dilemma
Step 2: Get the facts
Step 3. Identify your options
Step 4. Test each option: Is it legal? Is it right? Is it beneficial?
Step 5. Decide which option to follow
Step 6. Double-check decision by asking the “spotlight” questions: “How
would I feel if my family found out about my decision?” “How would
I feel about this if my decision were printed in the local newspaper?”
Step 7. Take action.
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Ethics training:
– Structured programs that help participants
to understand ethical aspects of decision
making.
– Helps people incorporate high ethical
standards into daily life.
– Helps people deal with ethical issues
under pressure.
Study Question 3: How can high ethical
standards be maintained?
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Whistleblowers
– Expose misdeeds of others to:
• Preserve ethical standards
• Protect against wasteful, harmful, or illegal acts
Laws protecting whistleblowers vary
Study Question 3: How can high ethical
standards be maintained?
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Study Question 3: How can high ethical
standards be maintained?
Barriers to whistleblowing include:
– Strict chain of command
– Strong work group identities
– Ambiguous priorities
Organizational methods for overcoming
whistleblowing barriers:
– Ethics staff units who serve as ethics advocates
– Moral quality circles
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Study Question 3: How can high ethical
standards be maintained?
Ethical role models:
– Top managers serve as ethical role models.
– All managers can influence the ethical behavior of
people who work for and with them.
– Excessive pressure can foster unethical behavior.
– Managers should be realistic in setting performance
goals for others.
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Codes of ethics:
– Formal statement of an organization’s values and
ethical principles regarding how to behave in situations
susceptible to the creation of ethical dilemmas.
Areas often covered by codes of ethics:
– Bribes and kickbacks
– Political contributions
– Honesty of books or records
– Customer/supplier relationships
– Confidentiality of corporate information
Study Question 3: How can high ethical
standards be maintained?
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Study Question 4: What is corporate social
responsibility?
Corporate social responsibility:
– Looks at ethical issues on the organization
level.
– Obligates organizations to act in ways that
serve both its own interests and the interests of
society at large.
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Study Question 4: What is corporate social
responsibility?
Organizational stakeholders
– Those persons, groups, and other organizations directly affected by
the behavior of the organization and holding a stake in its
performance.
Typical organizational stakeholders
– Employees
– Customers
– Suppliers
– Owners
– Competitors
– Regulators
– Interest groups
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Figure 3.4 Multiple stakeholders in the
environment of an organization.
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Study Question 4: What is corporate social
responsibility?
Beliefs that guide socially responsible business
practices:
– People do their best with a balance of work and family
life.
– Organizations perform best in healthy communities.
– Organizations gain by respecting the natural
environment.
– Organizations must be managed and led for long-term
success.
– Organizations must protect their reputations.
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Study Question 4: What is corporate social
responsibility?
Perspectives on corporate social responsibility:
– Classical view—
• Management’s only responsibility is to maximize profits.
– Socioeconomic view—
• Management must be concerned for the broader social welfare,
not just profits.
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Study Question 4: What is corporate social
responsibility?
Arguments against
social responsibility:
– Reduced business
profits
– Higher business costs
– Dilution of business
purpose
– Too much social power
for business
– Lack of public
accountability
Arguments in favor of
social responsibility:
– Adds long-run profits
– Improved public image
– Avoids more
government regulation
– Businesses have
resources and ethical
obligation
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Study Question 4: What is corporate social
responsibility?
Criteria for evaluating corporate social
performance:
– Is the organization’s …
• Economic responsibility met?
• Legal responsibility met?
• Ethical responsibility met?
• Discretionary responsibility met?
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Figure 3.5 Criteria for evaluating
corporate social performance.
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Study Question 4: What is corporate social
responsibility?
Strategies for pursuing social responsibility:
– Obstructionist — meets economic
responsibilities.
– Defensive — meets economic and legal
responsibilities.
– Accommodative — meets economic, legal, and
ethical responsibilities.
– Proactive — meets economic, legal, ethical,
and discretionary responsibilities.
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Figure 3.6 Four strategies of corporate social
responsibility—from obstructionist to proactive behavior.
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Study Question 5: How do organizations and
governments work together in society?
How government influences organizations:
– Common areas of government regulation of
business affairs:
• Occupational safety and health
• Fair labor practices
• Consumer protection
• Environmental protection
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Study Question 5: How do organizations and
governments work together in society?
How organizations influence governments:
– Personal contacts and networks
– Public relations campaigns
– Lobbying
– Political action committees
– Sometimes by illegal acts, such as bribery or illegal
financial contributions to political campaigns
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Figure 3.7 Centrality of ethics and social responsibility in
leadership and the managerial role.
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Study Question 5: How do organizations and
governments work together in society?
Corporate governance:
– The oversight of the top management of an
organization by a board of directors.
Corporate governance involves:
– Hiring, firing, and compensating the CEO.
– Assessing strategy.
– Verifying financial records.