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Social Responsibility of Business and Business Ethics
Social Responsibility of Business and Business Ethics
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Business Ethics
What is meant by Ethics
Probable answers
"Ethics has to do with what my feelings tell me
is right or wrong."
"Ethics has to do with my religious beliefs."
"Being ethical is doing what the law requires."
"Ethics consists of the standards of behavior
our society accepts."
"I don't know what the word means."
The meaning of "ethics" is hard to pin down, and the
views many people have about ethics are different.
Meaning of Ethics
Ethics originated from the Greek word ethos
Culture prevalent behaviour in the society.
Character, conduct and activities of the people based
on moral principles / values.
It is concerned with what is right and what is wrong
in human behaviour on the basis of standard
behaviour or conduct accepted by the society.
Honesty,
truthfulness,
compassion,
sympathy,
feeling of brotherhood etc.
Business Ethics
Business Ethics
Avoiding Malpractices
Black-marketing,
Artificial high pricing,
Adulteration,
Cheating in weights and measures,
Secret kick backs to administrators and politicians
Selling of duplicate and harmful products,
Hoarding, etc.
Improving Customers' Confidence
Being honest and truthful about quality and
quantity of goods,
Charging fair prices.
Theories of Ethics
Utilitarian Theory
Plans and actions of the business should be
evaluated by their consequences.
Basic Rights Theory
Functions / activities of the business must
not violate basic rights.
Theory of Justice
Business decisions must guided by fairness,
equity and impartiality to ensure justice.