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Ethics encompasses moral principles guiding behavior and decision-making in personal and professional contexts. Personal ethics, such as honesty and integrity, are crucial for effective leadership, trust, and decision-making, while business ethics focus on principles like honesty, respect for human rights, and environmental responsibility. Cross-cultural ethical issues highlight the challenges of differing norms and values in international business, necessitating cultural sensitivity and universal ethical standards.

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Ethics

Ethics encompasses moral principles guiding behavior and decision-making in personal and professional contexts. Personal ethics, such as honesty and integrity, are crucial for effective leadership, trust, and decision-making, while business ethics focus on principles like honesty, respect for human rights, and environmental responsibility. Cross-cultural ethical issues highlight the challenges of differing norms and values in international business, necessitating cultural sensitivity and universal ethical standards.

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Ethics

What is Ethics
• Ethics refers to moral principles that govern a person’s
behaviour or the conducting of an activity.

Key Concepts:
• Morality: concerned with what is right and wrong
• Values: Core belief that guide behaviour
• Principles: Fundamental truths that serve as the foundation for
behaviour
Personal Ethics
• Personal ethics are ethical principles that a person uses when making
decisions and behaving in both personal and professional settings.

• These ethics influence various aspects of a person’s life and help individuals
develop their work ethic, personal and professional goals, and values.

• Individuals use their ethics to determine between right and wrong and
influence how someone behaves in challenging situations.

• Each person’s code of ethics varies, but many people share common
ethics such as honesty and respect.
Example of Personal Ethics
1. Honesty: Many people view honesty as an important ethic.

• This ethic transfers from an individual’s personal life into their


professional life and ensures they are truthful in all scenarios.

2. Loyalty: People who have a personal ethic of loyalty demonstrate


trustworthiness and fidelity in all of their dealings and can be trusted
by others to maintain their loyal behavior no matter the situation.
Example of Personal Ethics
3. Integrity
• Integrity refers to a person’s commitment to upholding their moral
principles in any situation and is an important component of trustworthy
and sound relationships both in and out of the workplace.
• People with integrity are reliable, responsible, and hold themselves
accountable for their actions.
4. Respect
• People with sound personal ethics demonstrate respect for those around
them both at work and in their personal lives.
• They respect others’ autonomy, rights, and interests, and do not
discriminate based on someone’s religion, sex, or race.
Example of Personal Ethics
5. Selflessness
• People who are selfless put others first and do not act in selfish
or self-serving ways.
• They consider the needs and situations of others and prioritize
these needs before their own.

6. Responsibility
• Someone with a strong moral code is willing to take
responsibility for their actions and make changes or amends
when necessary.
Why are personal ethics important?
1. Allow leaders to effectively lead their teams: When a leader
regularly follows a predictable and respectable code of ethics, their
team is more likely to follow their lead and feel confident in the
contributions they make to the organization as a whole.

2. Instill a sense of trust and support in leaders: Leaders and other


professionals who regularly behave in the same way no matter the
situation are more likely to be trusted and supported by colleagues and
employees.
• Individuals who follow a sound ethical code are easier to believe in
and are more likely to establish credibility among others.
Why are personal ethics important?
3. Improve the decision-making process: A professional’s ability to
make decisions is based on their personal and professional ethics and
what they believe to be good or bad. Having strong ethics makes the
decision-making process easier and more streamlined.

4. Set a standard of behavior: In the workplace and in life, ethics help


establish an appropriate standard of behavior for individuals. This
behavior is called ethical behavior and refers to a person’s ability to
make sound decisions based on their ethical nature.
Why are personal ethics important?
5. Support motivation: Individuals with strong ethics are often easily
self-motivated and willing to go the extra mile to accomplish a task or
goal on time and in the correct manner.
Business Ethics
• Business ethics can be defined as the set of moral principles and values
that govern the conduct of individuals and organizations in the
business world.

• It encompasses a wide range of issues, including corporate governance


(the system by which companies are directed and controlled), fair trade
practices, environmental responsibility, employee rights, and
consumer protection, among others.

• At its core, business ethics aims to promote honesty, integrity, and


transparency in all business dealings, fostering an environment of trust and
accountability.
Principals of Business Ethics
1. Honesty and Integrity
• Honesty and integrity are the cornerstones of business ethics.
• Companies should strive to be truthful in their dealings with stakeholders,
including employees, customers, suppliers, and the broader community.

• This principle encompasses not only refraining from outright deception but
also ensuring that information is presented accurately and transparently,
without any attempt to mislead or manipulate.
Principals of Business Ethics
• 2. Respect for the Law
• Ethical businesses operate within the boundaries of the law, adhering to all
relevant regulations and legal requirements.

• This principle extends beyond mere compliance; it involves actively


promoting a culture of respect for the rule of law and contributing to the
development of fair and equitable legal frameworks.
Principals of Business Ethics
• 3. Respect for Human Rights

• Companies have a responsibility to respect and uphold fundamental


human rights, both within their own operations and throughout their
supply chains.

• This includes ensuring fair labor practices, providing safe working


conditions, prohibiting child labor and forced labor, and promoting
diversity and inclusion.
Principals of Business Ethics
• 4. Environmental Responsibility

• In today’s world, businesses must recognize their impact on the


environment and take proactive measures to minimize their ecological
footprint.

• This principle encompasses sustainable practices, responsible resource


management, waste reduction, and the development of environmentally
friendly products and services.
Principals of Business Ethics
5. Corporate Social Responsibility

• Ethical businesses acknowledge their role as corporate citizens and strive


to contribute positively to the communities in which they operate.

• This principle involves philanthropic efforts, community development


initiatives, and a commitment to addressing social issues that affect the
well-being of society.
Principals of Business Ethics
• 6. Fair Competition

• Companies should engage in fair and ethical competitive practices,


refraining from activities such as price-fixing,

• collusion, or the dissemination of false or misleading information


about competitors.

• Fair competition fosters innovation, quality, and consumer choice,


ultimately benefiting the broader market.
Principals of Business Ethics
7. Stakeholder Engagement

• Ethical businesses recognize the importance of considering the


interests of all stakeholders, including shareholders,
employees, customers, suppliers, and the local community.

• This principle involves actively seeking input from stakeholders,


addressing their concerns, and incorporating their perspectives
into decision-making processes.
Cross Cultural Issues in Ethics
Introduction

• The interaction of people from different backgrounds in the business


world.

• Cross culture is a vital issue in international business, as the success of


international trade depends upon the smooth interaction of employees
from different cultures and regions.

• Examples:
• Gift-giving: Ethical in some cultures, considered bribery in others.
• Negotiation styles: Aggressive tactics vs. collaborative approaches.
Cross Cultural Issues in Ethics
• Ethical challenges arising due to differences in cultural norms,
values, and practices in a globalized business environment.
Key Challenges:
• Cultural Relativism: What is considered ethical in one culture
may not be in another.
• Communication Barriers: Misunderstandings due to language
and non-verbal cues.
• Divergent Legal Systems: Ethical practices may conflict with
local laws.
• Varied Attitudes Towards Gender and Hierarchies.
Effects Of Culture:
• Determines how people communicate and Interact .

• Determines how people relate to one another.

• Guides day-to-day working relationships.

• Determines what is appropriate behavior.

• Determines how power and status are allocated.


How to Manage Cross-Cultural Ethical Issues:
• Develop cultural sensitivity through training.
• Establish universal ethical standards within the organization.
• Promote open dialogue to understand diverse perspectives.
• Adapt policies to respect cultural diversity without compromising
core ethics.
• Japanese quality
Continuous improvement :
• Group-oriented, rather than requiring individual reward.
• Long time horizon.
• No need for cause-and-effect manipulation.
• Maintain group harmony by honoring everyone’s ideas.

Superior operations management :


• Just-in-time inventory management
• Kanban systems minimize rework, maximize flexibility.
• Lean manufacturing, reduced setup times.

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