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Section 4.1 Business Ethics

Key Terms Ethics Business ethics Code of ethics Sweatshop Conflict of interest

Academic Vocabulary Principles Conduct Encounter Alternative

The Nature of Ethics Ethics are moral principles by which people conduct themselves personally, socially, or professionally. For example, you do not cheat on a test or lie to friends or your family because of your personal honor and integrity. For the good of society, you may recycle to take care of the environment. Business ethics are rules based on moral principles about how businesses are committed to providing safe products, creating jobs, treating their employees fairly, protecting the environment, and being truthful about their financial situation.

As you read… think about some businesses that you consider to be run ethically. In what ways are they ethical? The effects of unethical behavior by customers are not always obvious. However, to make up for problems caused by unethical behavior, businesses have to charge more for their products. As a result, customers have to pay more. Different cultures, businesses, and industries have different ethical standards. For example, in some cultures, including the U.s., excessive gift giving is considered bribery, which is unethical. Bribery occurs when gifts, money, or favors are offered to encourage a business deal. In other cultures, excessive gift giving is overlooked or considered ethical.

Laws & Ethics Ethics involve a system of moral principles that govern the appropriate conduct for person or group. Laws involve rules for conduct that may be used to punish violators. In business, people follow rules as well as a code of ethics. A code of ethics is a set of guidelines for maintaining ethics in the workplace. Most business follow their own code of ethics.

Many unethical behaviors lead to the passage of legislation that makes those behaviors illegal. In the U.S., bad working conditions are not only unethical, they are also illegal. On March 25, 1911, a fie at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Company in New York City killed 146 workers- mostly young female immigrants. The business’s inadequate exit doors and fire escapes along with overcrowded conditions led to the deaths of the workers. This industrial tragedy brought about changes in laws governing condition in sweatshops. A sweatshop is a shop or factory in which workers are employed for long hours at low wages and under unhealthy conditions.

Did you know… teachers here, at TCHS, must complete an OSHA training class every year before they can teach?!? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a division of the U.S. Department of Labor. OSHA sets and enforces work-related health and safety rules. Other agencies protect consumers, addressing discrimination in the workplace, and promote truthfulness in financial reporting.

Ethics as Good Business Most businesses police themselves with codes of ethics. Professionals such as doctors, lawyers, journalists, and teachers have their own codes of ethics. A code of ethics can cover issues such as employee behavior and environmental safety. Unethical business practices include lying, offering merchandise known to be substandard, or treating customers or employees unfairly. If a business violates government regulations, the owner can be fined or go to jail. If an employee violates a company or professional code of ethics, the employee might be fired or lose his/her license. Not all business practices affect businesses indirectly.

As you read… think about how our school operates and the practices that could be included in a school code of ethics. Suppose you own an auto-body paint shop. To increase your profits, you charge top price and use the cheapest paint. One of you customers complains about the quality of the paint, but you do not care because she has already paid. What is on customer, right? The fact is that most businesses (especially small businesses) rely on repeat customers and word of mouth to get new customers. The amount you make in profits from one unhappy customer may not be worth the lost business.

Treating employees unethically can also backfire Treating employees unethically can also backfire. Suppose you manage a small film distribution company. You hire Jaime fresh out of business school to run the office. You teach him how use the computer system, how to deal with customers, and how the business works. You also pay him very little, make him do all your work, and treat him poorly. The first chance Jaime gets, he quits and ends up being hired by one of your competitors. You now have to retrain a new employee to take his place. Meanwhile, your competition now has a well-trained employee, who is much more efficient.

Conflicts of Interest Another major ethical question that is generally not illegal relates to conflict of interest. A conflict of interest is a conflict between self-interest and professional obligation. Suppose that a manager of a small business hires his sister to do some work in the firm, but she is clearly unqualified to do the work. Giving the position to the sister will help out the family but will create morale problems with the other employees. It may also damage the business if their work does not get done. When making business decisions, employees have an ethical obligation to act in the best interest of the company.

Ethical Questions When you encounter an ethical decision and must choose a course of action, ask yourself these important questions: Is it against the law? Does it violate company or professional polices? Even if everyone is doing it, how would I feel if someone did this to me? Am I sacrificing long-term benefits for short-term gains?

The Ethical Decision-Making Process Here are some steps to take if you find yourself in an ethical dilemma: Identify the ethical dilemma. Discover alternative actions. Decide who might be affected. List the probable effects of the alternatives. Select the best alternative. Using this process will enable you to make a more informed ethical choice. Making an ethical decision involves more people than just you.