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Business Ethics
Q3 Week 5 : Influence of Belief Systems
in Business Practices
Quarter 3 Week 5
At the end of our tutorial, you are expected to;

• explain how the belief systems influence

business practices
Influence of Belief Systems
Business Practices
 A. Judaism
• Honesty in business is
examined in the context of
profanation of God’s Name
(Leviticus 22:32) and of the
Love of God (Deuteronomy
6:5)
A. Judaism
1. Requirement of accurate weights and
measures
2. Prohibition of Monetary Deception
3. Prohibition of verbal deception
4. Stealing a Person’s Minds
A. Judaism
5. Putting a Stumbling Block Before the
Blind
6. Treatment of Workers
7. Not Wasting Time at Work
8. Whistleblowing
 B. Christianity: Crucial Principles
1. The Golden Rule

“Therefore all things whatsoever

ye would that men should do to
you, do ye even so to them: for
this is the law and the prophets.
B. Christianity: Crucial Principles

The Theory of the Real Economy

“there is narrower point of view from the

Christianity faith towards the relationship
between ethics and religious traditions.
B. Christianity: Crucial Principles

2. Stewardship
3. Trust
4. Justice
5. Diligence
6. Generosity
 C. Islam: Ethics from the Qur’an

• Both business and ethics are

interrelated.
• There is a reference to this point in
the Quran: For you in the
Messenger of Allah is a fine
example to follow (Al-Ahzab
33:21)
C. Islam: Ethics from the Qur’an

2. Honesty
3. Trustworthiness
4. Proficiency
D. Hinduism: Non-Violence
Ethical Principles of Hinduism

• ahimsa (Non-Violence)
• Detachment (abandonment of
the fruits of the action)
• Truthfulness
D. Hinduism: Non-Violence
Ethical Principles of Hinduism

• Not to steal
• Self-Control
• Discipline
• Appropriate words and thoughts
• Motivation to achieve the goal
D. Hinduism: Non-Violence
Yamas (restraints or abstentions)
1. Non-Volence (Ahimsa)
2. Truthfulness (satya)
3. Not to steal (asteya)
4. Sexual Moderation (brahmacarya)
5. Non-possession (aparigraha)
D. Hinduism: Non-Violence
Niyamas (Observance of Rules)
1. Purity (shauca)
2. Satisfaction (santosa)
3. Austerity/Self-discipline (tapas)
4. Self-knowledge (svadhayaya)
5. Surrendering to God (Ishvarapranidhana)
D. Hinduism: Non-Violence
Integrity

To conduct business fairly, with honesty and

transparency such that everything done stands the
test of public scrutiny)
D. Hinduism: Non-Violence
Understanding

To be caring, show respect, compassion and

humanity for colleagues and customers around the
world and always work for the benefit of India.
D. Hinduism: Non-Violence
Excellence

To constantly strive to achieve the highest

possible standards in their day-to-day work and in
the quality of goods and services they provide.
D. Hinduism: Non-Violence
Unity

To work cohesively with colleagues across the

group with customers and partners around the
world, building strong relationships based on
tolerance, understanding, and mutual cooperation.
D. Hinduism: Non-Violence
Responsibility

To continue to be responsible, sensitive to the

countries, communities and environments in
which they work, always ensuring that what
comes from the people goes back to the people
many times over.
E. Buddhism: Maxims for Business
Buddhist business practices and
maxims can be beneficial to the
decision-making process in the
workplace, but you don’t have to
be a guru in order to takeaway
something meaningful from
Buddha’s teachings.
E. Buddhism: Maxims for Business
1. Work Hard, No Excuses
“Too cold, to hot, too late”

2. Work Hard but Rest Well

“None can live without toil”
E. Buddhism: Maxims for Business
3. Be Mindful
“You will always be getting praise and blame,
but do not let either affect the poise of the mind:
follow the calmness, the absence of pride”
E. Buddhism: Maxims for Business
Follow the Eightfold Path

1. Prajña Ditthi – seeing reality unfiltered and as

it actually exists
2. Prajña Sankappa – the purifying wisdom and
intention of harmlesness
E. Buddhism: Maxims for Business
Follow the Eightfold Path

3. Sila Vaca – saying the truth, practicing non-

harm in your speech pattern
4. Sila Kammanta – non-harmful action (this
applies to self and others)
E. Buddhism: Maxims for Business
Follow the Eightfold Path

5. Sila Ajiva – commitment to a non harming life

6. Samadhi Vayama – seeking the mindful
discipline to improve oneself constantly and
over time
E. Buddhism: Maxims for Business
Follow the Eightfold Path

7. Samadhi Sati – awareness of reality and

freedom from temptations, cravings, and
distractions
8. Samadhi Samadhi – proper concentration and
meditation
F. Confucianism: The Golden Rule
“Do not impose on others what you do not wish for
yourself”
- Confucius
 F. Confucianism: The Golden Rule

1. Humaneness
Rule of Ren

“one should see nothing improper, hear nothing

improper, say nothing improper, do nothing improper”
 F. Confucianism: The Golden Rule

2. Rite and right

3. Integrity
4. Loyalty
5. Filial Piety
6. Respect
7. Small Profit is not a loss
G. Taoism: Action without Action
1. The “Way”
2. Non-action
3. Naturalness
4. Compassion, Moderation & Humility
5. Good Behavior
6. Non-Discriminatory, Gender-Neutral
7. Leadership by Example
H. Shintoism: The Way of the Gods
1. The Natural Order
2. Impurity
3. Purification
4. Everything has a Soul
5. Superiority of Groups
6. Balancing Debt and Benefits
H. Shintoism: The Way of the Gods
7. Face-saving
8. Perception of Work
9. Concept of Authority
10. Non-verbal Behavior
QUIZ TIME
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It refers to the level of even-handedness in
dispensing justice

A. Accountability
B. Fairness
C. Transparency
D. Stewardship
Refers to the lack of hidden agendas and
conditions

A. Accountability
B. Fairness
C. Transparency
D. Stewardship
It refers to giving each person
his or her due

A. Responsibility
B. Justice
C. Transparency
D. Stewardship
It refers to an ethic that embodies
the responsible planning and
management of resources
A. Responsibility
B. Justice
C. Transparency
D. Stewardship
Accountability is responsibility

A. True
B. False
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