business ethics. the set of moral principles by which people conduct themselves personally,...
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Business Ethics
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The set of moral principles by which people conduct themselves personally, socially, or professionally
Business Ethics: A set of laws about how a business should conduct itself Businesses have some legal responsibilities to
do what is right for society’s welfare Can a business behave unethically and still
operate within the law? Can poor ethics effect business?
Ethics Defined
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Shareholder: A person/company/organization that owns any part of the company; shares in business profits and losses
Stakeholder: A person/group/organization that has direct or indirect stake in an organization because it can affect or be affected by the organization's actions, objectives, and policies Ex: Employees, customers, communities,
environment?
Driving Forces in Business Ethics
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“The duty to do what is best for the good of society”
Do businesses have a social responsibility? If so, how do they fulfill this responsibility?
Making profits for shareholders? Sharing profits with society-at-large?
Social Responsibility
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http://www.hoover.org/news/daily-report/24617
http://www.veganpeace.com/sweatshops/sweatshops_and_child_labor.htm
http://business-ethics.com/2012/09/29/greening-up-the-hotel-industry/
Resources for Ethical Dilemma
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How much water and soap can hotels save from leaving cards out?
How do hotels utilize “green” technology and increase profitability? (Think about toilets!)
What’s the point for hotels to plant trees and participate in the Four Seasons’ 10 Million Trees Initiative
Green Hotel AssignmentHint: you will have to READ the article to find the answers to the
questions below