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Sean Beyel,
University of Phoenix
Leon Baudot
Ethics Reflection
Ethics Reflection 2
Business ethics is essentially a term that is referring to how the personal moral norms of
individuals apply to the activities and goals of commercial enterprise. It is not a separate moral
standard, but more over how the business context poses its own unique problems for the moral
person who acts as an agent of this system. Business ethics deals with three basic areas of
managerial decision making: (1) choices about what the laws should be and whether to follow
them; (2) choices about economic and social issues outside the domain of law; and (3) choices
about the priority of self-interest over the company's interests (Weiss, 2006). For business
leaders and managers, managing ethically also means managing with integrity. Integrity cascades
throughout an organization. It shapes and influences the values, tone, and culture of the
organization; the communications among all members; and the realism, commitment, and
Ethics ensures that organization achieves its strategic goals, vision, mission and
objectives in the right manner and provides a sense of direction and framework to the
organizational managers and employees to progress ahead on the strategic path in the correct
manner.. As we know that today's organizations are under a great deal of scrutiny in terms of
their corporate governance and ethics from regulatory authorities, government and public, it has
become imperative for organizations to adhere to highest possible ethical standards by deeply
integrating ethics into the strategic plan in order to maintain a good corporate image in front of
“Doing the right thing” matters. To companies and employers, acting legally and
ethically means saving billions of dollars each year in lawsuits, settlements, and theft. Costs to
productivity, creativity, and loyalty; ineffective information flow throughout the organization;
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and absenteeism. Companies that have a reputation of unethical and uncaring behavior toward
employees also have a difficult time recruiting and retaining valued professionals (Weiss, 2006).
professional life, my ethical perspective has evolved greatly that contributed me a lot. Ethical
regarding ethical and social behavior has also improved. I have learned about the importance of
ethical conduct and guidelines. It is also identified that socially favorable acts assist in
developing a positive image in society. Ethical conducts pay in return during critical situations
like crisis. Moral, values and norms have evolved in an effective manner.
perspective looks at the result and the consequences of their actions. Individuals whom fit in this
ethical perspective analyze which decisions are more beneficial to the majority. Based on what is
more beneficial for the majority that is how ethical decisions are made. Individuals must follow
through with their actions view people fitting this perspective to look at them as an ethical
person. At the end of the day, what truly matters is the bottom line. "This "goodness" can be
measured, in part, by the level of satisfaction expressed by the majority of the persons who make
up our society" (Williams Institute of Ethics and Management, 2006). In turn, when the majority
does not agree justice is served by addressing the conflict and making the proper modifications.
There is a moral sense of responsibility to look out for what is in the best interest of everyone by
evaluating the trade-offs. The ethical perspective based on results enjoys making improvements
to the environment in order for people to enjoy learning and working together (Williams Institute
of Ethics and Management, 2006). People who do not share the perspective of results will most
likely encounter conflict because they are not analyzing what is best for society as a whole. This
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ethical perspective is viewed as one of the most logical because people fitting this description
have the ability to analyze and base decisions on what is best for the majority rather than
thinking of themselves alone, or trying to consider everyone. They realize that decisions made
will not make everyone happy but they can focus on the majority.
References
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Sims, R.R. (2003). Ethics and corporate social responsibility: why giants fall. USA:
The Williams Institute For Ethics and Management. (2006). Ethics Awareness Inventory.