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BUSINESS ETHICS

Definition

Ethics = Right, Good and Just. "Business Ethics" can be defined as a critical, structured examination of how people & institutions should behave in the

world of commerce.
An act,decision,or behavior is ethical if it is in conformity with prevailing norms or standards of society.

ETHICS VS LAW

Ethics are about what is right and what is wrong Law is about what is lawful and what is unlawful An ethical decision is one that is both legal and meets the shared ethical standards of the community

Ethical decision provides the customer :1.

Valid data about the product & service Free and informed choice
Greater commitment towards the product and the organization.

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Importance

Welfare of society
To build a Healthy personality To build the goodwill

Benefits of Ethical Behavior

Avoidance of expensive and embarrassing PR disasters. Better image with consumers and better sales. Better recruitment. Better employee motivation because employees are proud of their jobs.

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