The document discusses business ethics. It defines business ethics as examining ethical principles and problems that arise in business environments. Business ethics can originate from individuals, organizations, or legal systems. It notes some key aspects of business ethics including honesty, non-discrimination, good employee and customer communications, and equal opportunity. The document also outlines some advantages like competitive advantages and increased productivity, and disadvantages such as reduced profit flexibility and extra costs. It provides an example of dishonest advertising as bad business ethics and explains the need for business ethics is to introduce social responsibility, serve industry interests, cater to buyers, improve societal relations, and benefit both business and society.