Business ethics Use in conjunction with the Primark brief case THE TIMES 100.

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
IT Project Management AN INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS
Advertisements

COMP427 Business Ethics. Objectives 1.To understand ethics and why its important in ways that are consistent with a code of principles. 2.Understand why.
Business Ethics. What we will learn today Define and discuss what business ethics means Draw a mind map, diagram or list of the ethical issues faced in.
Trust, Ethics, Integrity The Importance of Creating an Ethical Work Environment.
Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics
Organizational Justice, Ethics, and Corporate Social Responsibility
Assessing Changes in the Business Environment The Relationship between Businesses and the Social Environment “We can be richer by being greener.” Tony.
Ethics in International Business
Chapter 6 Theories of Social Responsibility, The Corporate Social Audit , Corporate Sustainability.
Section How are People Influenced at Work Topics: Environmental Issues Social Ethical Issues Legal and Self Regulation Issues Relevant Case Studies.
Ethics and social responsibility. WHAT IS ETHICS?  Take out a piece of paper, and take a moment to think about what ethics means to you.  On that piece.
CRISTINA SOLIS APRIL 21, 2014 Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Social Responsibility Tool of the Month May 2012 ASQ PDX 0607.
What is customer service? Good customer service happens when a firm is able to consistently meet their customers' wants, expectations and needs. Excellent.
CHAPTER 9 ETHICS, CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, AND STRATEGY.
ISO Richard Welford CSR Asia © CSR Asia 2011.
Textbook pages TBA Ethics & socially responsibly management AOS 2: Internal Environments of LSOs.
Social and other opportunities and constraints. Content Social responsibilities: –Employees –Customers –Other stakeholders Business ethics Technological.
© Cambridge University Press 2012 AREA OF STUDY 2 UNIT 4 MANAGING PEOPLE AND CHANGE CHAPTER 14 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY AND BUSINESS ETHICS THE MANAGEMENT.
Ethics and International Business
Stakeholder Objectives
CHAPTER 3 CONDUCTING BUSINESS ETHICALLY AND RESPONSIBLY.
Chapter 4 Ethics in International Business 1. Introduction Ethics refers to accepted principles of right or wrong that govern –Conduct of a person – profession.
Chapter 25: Developing effective operations Customer Service.
Social Responsibilities In recent years firms have been held more accountable for the impact of their activities on society. This has arisen due to pressure.
Ethics in International Business
Stakeholders, Ethics, and Corporate Social Responsibility
 The application of moral standards to management behaviour.  What is morally right and wrong.  Ethical dilemma occurs when an organisation is faced.
Chapter 5 Managing Responsibly and Ethically Copyright © 2016 Pearson Canada Inc. 5-1.
Part A – SOCIAL & CULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY AS (3.2): Demonstrate understanding of strategic response to external factors by a business that operates.
First Impressions and an Ethical Foundation
LEARNING INTENTION Students will be able to: Respond to task/action words in exam questions We know we can do this when: Students address exam questions.
Chapter 4: Business and the Community 1 Generation of Wealth Generation of Jobs Impact of Businesses on the Community.
 To analyse the impact of ethical behaviour on business activities  To analyse and evaluate business’ social responsibility to stakeholders.
© Cambridge University Press 2012 COVERS ALL AREAS OF STUDY UNIT 4 MANAGING PEOPLE AND CHANGE CHAPTER 12 BUSINESS ETHICS AND SOCIAL RESONSIBILITY IN LARGE-SCALE.
Business Ethics Primark Case Study
Chapter 8 Ethics in International Business. Introduction International business ethics attempts to deal with questions of : What to do in situations where.
IB Business and Management
Copyright  2005 McGraw-Hill Australia Pty Ltd PPTs t/a Management: A Pacific Rim Focus 4e by Bartol, Tein, Matthews, Martin 4–1 CHAPTER 4 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
Business Ethics “doing well by doing good”
3.5.1 Ethics in business Is it ethical to sell fake goods?
Chapter 7 Theories of Social Responsibility, The Corporate Social Audit and Corporate Sustainability.
Social Responsibility and Ethics
© PAPERHINT.COM. The word “ethics” is derived from the Greek word ethikos meaning custom or character. © PAPERHINT.COM.
Business Ethics. O Rules or standards governing the conduct of a business O Moral code – what is ‘right’ and what is ‘wrong’?
A2 Unit 6 External Influences. Objectives To introduce the new module and its contents Students should understand the concept of social responsibility.
Basic Principles: Ethics and Business
Business Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility.
The Relationship Between Businesses and the Social Environment Social and Ethical Environments – how have they changed? Effects of these changes on Business.
Level 2 Business Studies AS90843 Demonstrate understanding of the internal operations of a large business.
Vision and culture Use in conjunction with the Virgin Trains case study summary THE TIMES 100.
Business ethics. Ethics Ethics are concerned with what is ‘right’ or morally correct. Business ethics are concerned with the conduct, principles and patterns.
Business Ethics. O Principles, values and standards that guide behavior in the world of business O Moral code – what is ‘right’ and what is ‘wrong’? O.
The Times 100 Business Case Studies Edition 16 Engaging with stakeholders.
Corporate Social Responsibility. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the responsibility a firm has to all of its stakeholders rather than just the.
CSR.  Discuss the actions a business of your choosing might take to demonstrate CSR. Evaluate whether these reflect genuine values or are just a form.
Ethics in Global Business
Ethics and Entrepreneurship
First Impressions and an Ethical Foundation
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – The Business Case
Providing Effective Customer Service
Aims and Objectives 15 Minutes
Stakeholders Unit 3 OC1.
Business Ethics and Social Responsibilities
Chapter 8 Developing an Effective Ethics Program
Corporate Social Responsibility
Chapter 21 Business ethics and social responsibility
Match up businesses and behaviours
The Corporate Social Audit Corporate Sustainability
Morals, ethics & Business Ethics
Presentation transcript:

Business ethics Use in conjunction with the Primark brief case THE TIMES 100

Ethics Ethics are concerned with what is ‘right’ or morally correct. Business ethics are concerned with the conduct, principles and patterns of behaviour in business dealings that involve ‘doing the right thing’

THE TIMES 100 Ethical behaviour Examples of ethical behaviour include: Not using child labour Not testing on animals Respecting the human rights of workers Ensuring working hours are not excessive Keeping pollution to a minimum

THE TIMES 100 The problem with ethics What is considered to be acceptable for one person may be considered morally wrong for another.

THE TIMES 100 Ethical behaviour in practice Find examples of how Primark behaves ethically

THE TIMES 100 Corporate social responsibility Corporate social responsibility is concerned with the responsibilities firms have to all stakeholders including the local community, wider society and the environment.

THE TIMES 100 Benefits of ethical behaviour Improved reputation and confidence Less chance of unfavourable media coverage Increased ability to attract more customers, workers and investors Increased employee motivation Can be used as a Unique Selling Point in some markets

THE TIMES 100 Why take an ethical approach? How does Primark’s socially responsible approach benefit the business?

THE TIMES 100 Costs of ethical behaviour Higher labour, operations or material costs The costs of training and ethical auditing Turning away business from firms that are considered to be unethical Changes to the culture of the organisation

THE TIMES 100 The costs of ethical behaviour What are the costs to Primark of behaving in an ethical manner?

THE TIMES 100 Motives for ethical behaviour Firms may behave in an ethical manner for two main reasons: To reflect the ethical views and values of the firm and its directions As a public relations exercise to improve the reputation of the organisation

THE TIMES 100 Links to resources Ethics lesson suggestions and activities Primark case study Primark website

Feedback: Privacy Policy Feedback
Do Not Sell My Personal Information
About project: SlidePlayer Terms of Service

© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc. All rights reserved.