1. David P. Twomey - Boston College
Marianne M. Jennings - Arizona State University
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2. Business Ethics, Social Forces, and the Law
Chapter 3
Business Ethics, Social Forces, and the Law
Twomey – Jennings, Anderson’s Business Law and the Legal Environment, 22nd Ed.
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3. A. What is Business Ethics?
The Law as the Standard for Business Ethics
The Notion for Universal Standards for Business Ethics
Ethical Theories and Standards
The Business Stakeholder Standard of Behavior
Twomey – Jennings, Anderson’s Business Law and the Legal Environment, 22nd Ed.
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4. A. What is Business Ethics? [LO.1]
Ethics deals with values relating to the nature of human conduct and values associated with that conduct.
Balancing the goal of profits with an individual’s and society’s values is called business ethics.
Twomey – Jennings, Anderson’s Business Law and the Legal Environment, 22nd Ed.
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5. A. What is Business Ethics?
The Law as the Standard for Business Ethics:
Positive Law: If an act is legal it is ‘moral.’
Absent illegality, all behavior is ethical under this simple standard.
Twomey – Jennings, Anderson’s Business Law and the Legal Environment, 22nd Ed.
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6. A. What is Business Ethics?
2. The Notion of Universal Standards for Business Ethics:
Natural Law: higher standards of behavior than positive law.
Must be followed even if against codified law.
A law can be legal but unethical.
Twomey – Jennings, Anderson’s Business Law and the Legal Environment, 22nd Ed.
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7. A. What is Business Ethics?
Ethical Theories and Standards:
The Categorical Imperative and Immanuel Kant
Cannot use others in a way that gives you a one-sided benefit.
International business presents some interesting dilemmas.
You not only have to be fair, but also have to want to do it for the right reasons.
Twomey – Jennings, Anderson’s Business Law and the Legal Environment, 22nd Ed.
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8. A. What is Business Ethics?
Ethical Theories and Standards:
The Contractarians and Justice
Theory of justice: requires that we all agree on certain principles in advance.
Social contract: the agreement under Locke & Rawls as to what our ethical standards will be.
Twomey – Jennings, Anderson’s Business Law and the Legal Environment, 22nd Ed.
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9. A. What is Business Ethics?
Ethical Theories and Standards:
Rights Theory
Everyone has a set of rights.
Government must protect these rights.
Ethical Egoism Theory
We all act in our own self-interest.
We should only judge our own ethics and not interfere with others.
Twomey – Jennings, Anderson’s Business Law and the Legal Environment, 22nd Ed.
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10. A. What is Business Ethics?
Ethical Theories and Standards:
The Utilitarian Theory
Do the most good for the most people.
Moral Relativists
Make decisions based on circumstances, not predefined standards.
Plato & Aristotle: Virtue Ethics
Solving dilemmas requires training.
Twomey – Jennings, Anderson’s Business Law and the Legal Environment, 22nd Ed.
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11. A. What is Business Ethics?
4. The Business Stakeholder Standard of Behavior:
Twomey – Jennings, Anderson’s Business Law and the Legal Environment, 22nd Ed.
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12. B. Why is Business Ethics Important?
The Importance of Trust
Business Ethics & Financial Performance
The Importance of a Good Reputation
Business Ethics &Business Regulation: Public Policy, Law, and Ethics
Twomey – Jennings, Anderson’s Business Law and the Legal Environment, 22nd Ed.
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13. B. Why is Business Ethics Important? [LO.2]
5. The Importance of Trust
6. Business Ethics and Financial Performance:
Long-term success is linked to values.
Poor values have an effect on financial performance.
Many devastating ethical lapses.
7. Importance of a Good Reputation
Twomey – Jennings, Anderson’s Business Law and the Legal Environment, 22nd Ed.
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14. B. Why is Business Ethics Important?
Business Ethics and Business Regulation: Public Policy, Law and Ethics
Complaints about business behavior lead to law changes and changes in corporate behavior. Goals include:
(A) Protection of the State.
(B) Protection of the Person.
(C) Protection of Public Health, Safety, and Morals.
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15. B. Why is Business Ethics Important?
Business Ethics and Business Regulation: Public Policy, Law and Ethics
Goals (cont’d):
(D) Protection of Property: Its Use and Title.
(E) Protection of Personal Rights.
(F) Enforcement of Individual Intent.
(G) Protection from Exploitation, Fraud, and
Oppression.
Twomey – Jennings, Anderson’s Business Law and the Legal Environment, 22nd Ed.
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16. B. Why is Business Ethics Important?
Business Ethics and Business Regulation: Public Policy, Law and Ethics
Goals (cont’d):
(H) Furtherance of Trade.
(I) Protection of Creditors and
Rehabilitation of Debtors.
(J) Stability and Flexibility.
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17. Endless Cycle of Societal Interaction
Chapter 3
Endless Cycle of Societal Interaction
Social Forces
Social
Environment
Ethics
Law
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18. C. How to Recognize and Resolve Ethical Dilemmas
Categories of Ethical Behavior
Resolving Ethical Dilemmas
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19. C. How to Recognize and Resolve Ethical Dilemmas [LO.3]
Chapter 3
Categories of Ethical Behavior:
Integrity and Truthfulness
Adherence to one’s values and principles despite the cost and consequences.
Promise-Keeping
Loyalty: Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
Doing No Harm
Maintaining Confidentiality
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20. C. How to Recognize and Resolve Ethical Dilemmas
Chapter 3
C. How to Recognize and Resolve Ethical Dilemmas
Resolving Ethical Dilemmas:
(A) Blanchard and Peale Test
Is it legal?
Is it balanced?
How does it make me feel?
(B) Front-Page-of-the-Newspaper Test
Would I want my decision published?
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21. C. How to Recognize and Resolve Ethical Dilemmas
Resolving Ethical Dilemmas:
Laura Nash Model
Requires examination of the dilemma from all perspectives.
Defining the problem helps avoid the dilemma again.
Ask for the perspective of family and friends.
Twomey – Jennings, Anderson’s Business Law and the Legal Environment, 22nd Ed.
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