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Business Ethics
CHAPTER 5
Specific Types of
Misconduct Observed
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Lying
Conflict of Interest
Fraud
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Consumer Fraud
Discrimination
Shoplifting
Price-tag switching
Lying to obtain age-related and other discounts
Taking advantage of return policies by returning
clothing that has been worn
Information Technology
Moral Philosophies
Consequentialism
A decision is right or acceptable if it helps achieve
the desired results
Egoism
Maximizing ones own self-interest
Utilitarianism
Greatest good for the greatest number of people
Ethical formalism
Focuses on the rights of the individual
Justice theory
Evaluations of fairness
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Kohlbergs Model
Corporate Culture
Values, beliefs, goals, norms, and rituals
shared by members or employees of an
organization
What is important?
How do we treat each other?
How do we do things around here?
Significant Others
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Opportunity
Conditions that limit barriers or provide rewards:
Financial gain
Recognition
Promotion
Positive feelings from a job well done