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Are ethics global or situational
Title: Are ethics global or situational
Category: Business & Economy / Management
Details: Words: 311 | Pages: 1.3 (approximately 235 words/page)
Are ethics global or situational
Webster dictionary defines Ethics as: The rules or standards governing the conduct of a
person or the members of a profession. There are many governing bodies exerting
control and influence over the business community. These institutions vary from
government based (SEC) to professional self-governing institutions (Professional
Engineers of Canada). There are also international governing bodies that can impose
rules and standards of conduct. However, the level of influence over businesses beyond
national boarders greatly varies.
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of this was Nike's child labour accusations in Asia.
Other way to control ethical conduct is through government regulation. However, many
would argue if this approach is the answer to ethical conduct. Most will agree that murder
is unethical, yet there is Capital punishment. In conclusion, I see corporate ethics as
situational and not global. It is the consequences of their decisions that determine their
course of action, and not the moral value
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