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Business Ethics

Defination of Business Ethics


Business Ethics is defined as application of ethical principles and methods of analysis to business.

Ethic is a system of moral principles, rules and conduct. It is derived from the word ethos meaning character.

Importance of Ethics in Business


Part of Society Ethics principle apply in society apply to business Expectation of Public Stakeholders Expectation Trust of Employees Treat employee with equality, good team and work culture with ethical practices

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Image : Ethical Image Costs : Additional Cost incurred due to damage to reputation, reduction in employee productivity. Pride of Best Companies : Fortune Magazine, Business India

Characteristics of Business decision being ethical


Equitable The decision is just and equal. Right Morally correct .

Proper
Fair Just

Appropriate to situation and acceptable


Honest Justice is done to all.

Sources of Ethics
Genetic Inheritance Religion The Legal System Consistent set of rules that are widely published ,generally accepted and enforced. Code of Conduct Cultural Experience

Moral Vs Behavior
Moral is derived from the Latin word known as Moralis which means character. Behavior is external that is response one makes with interaction with others.

Behavior Character Matrix


Behavior Strong
Strategic Man Desired Mix Eg Gandhi,JRD Tata 1)Honesty 2)Transparency 3)Generosity 4)Cooperation Character Strong

Weak

Avoid and Discard , Dogs

Need Correction Eg : Hitler

MEDICAL BOND For the last 20 years it has been observed that Medical students do not honor the pledge given by them to serve in rural areas of Indian upon qualification as doctors. Hence the ministry of Health has asked the students to sign a 100000 rupees bond undertaking to serve in rural areas for a year as a part of internship.
If they fail to do so, the bond amount will be forfeited. If not the amount will refunded after
becoming doctor.

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Minister feel that the decision is justified as a sizable of subsidies comes from the state. Doctor Association feel that the order is unjustified as it is a free market economy and the students have to pay hefty fees for securing admission and becoming doctor.

Q.You have been appointed by Government to study the case and give expert opinion?

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