1. What are Ethics? An Introduction

2. Definition… “a branch of philosophy which seeks to address questions about morality; that is, about concepts like good and bad, right and wrong, justice, virtue, etc.” (www.wikipedia.com) “a branch of philosophy which seeks to address questions about morality; that is, about concepts like good and bad, right and wrong, justice, virtue, etc.” (www.wikipedia.com) “Motivation based on ideas of right and wrong.” (http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/definition/ethics) “Motivation based on ideas of right and wrong.” (http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/definition/ethics) “The philosophical study of moral values and rules.” (http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/definition/ethics) “The philosophical study of moral values and rules.” (http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/definition/ethics)

3. Why are they Important? Without them businesses cannot succeed for years, only short term success Without them businesses cannot succeed for years, only short term success Builds trust Builds trust Influences other companies to behave in an ethical manner Influences other companies to behave in an ethical manner “Ethics are important not only in business but in all aspects of life because it is an essential part of the foundation on which a civilized society is built.” (http://www.asqsandiego.org/articles/ethics1.htm) “Ethics are important not only in business but in all aspects of life because it is an essential part of the foundation on which a civilized society is built.” (http://www.asqsandiego.org/articles/ethics1.htm)

4. Your Assignment… You will each receive a sheet titled “What’s in a Name” You will each receive a sheet titled “What’s in a Name” You will use the website on the sheet to analyze each company in the list You will use the website on the sheet to analyze each company in the list You will write your answers down in an MS Word file if you do not have enough room to answer the questions on the sheet You will write your answers down in an MS Word file if you do not have enough room to answer the questions on the sheet Please DO NOT forget to put your name on your finished assignment Please DO NOT forget to put your name on your finished assignment DUE: End of class today, June 4 th, 2010 DUE: End of class today, June 4 th, 2010