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Ethics and ethical behaviour.
Date Submitted: 09/10/2006 01:10:11
Category: / Business & Economy / Management
Length: 5 pages (1326 words)
Category: / Business & Economy / Management
Length: 5 pages (1326 words)
ABSTRACT
This paper examines the four philosophical viewpoints that underpin an understanding of what constitutes ethical behaviour. It then covers the methods that an organisation can use to promote and maintain high ethical standards within a business environment.
Ethics can be seen as a set of principles that govern what is considered 'right' and 'wrong' in regards to ones conduct (Schermerhorn et al, 2004.) Therefore ethical behaviour is that which is considered 'right' in a moral …
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