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Being a good person isn’t the same as being a ‘good’ business owner.
Ethically speaking, what you do in your personal life could directly
contradict what you should be doing in your role as a business owner. And
vice versa!
Lucky for you, we give the answers to these big questions – and more –
right below. Read and find out!
Establishing a code of ethics for your business to operate by will help you
lay a firm foundation of basic trust between you and your employees,
clients, partners, suppliers, and so on. Fortunately, the law often gives the
answers to questions related to ethical issues in business (we’ll touch on
some examples later on), but that’s not always the case. That’s why every
business owner should familiarize themselves with what ethical problems in
business are, why they matter, and how they should be addressed.
1. Sexual Harassment
2. Diversity & Discrimination
3. Social Media
4. Health & Safety
5. Environmental Responsibility
6. Accounting Practices
7. Data Privacy
8. Nepotism