Transcript Ethics
Ethics DIFD 321 Ethics • Standards of moral behavior, that is, behavior that is accepted by society as right versus wrong. Ethics Let’s Get Ethical… Ethical http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=wkaozXsKrcs Office Ethics http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=vstg5c3c3g8 Ethics in the workplace http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=loXqK6D6lbk&f eature=related Monsters inc. http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=CUCSK1QFwt s&feature=related Ethical Decision Making Recognize an ethical issue One Reflect on your decision Two Five Three Act on your decision Four Get the facts Evaluate alternative actions Ethics Compliance Based Prevent unlawful behavior by increasing control and penalizing violations Define the organizations guiding values and create an environment that supports ethically sound behavior Ethics Integrity Based Sarbanes-Oxley • 2002 Act • Set new standards for ethical codes within publically traded businesses. Ted Talk – Dan Ariely Why we think it’s okay to cheat and steal (sometimes) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUdsTizSxSI Ted Talk – Philip Zimbarbo The psychology of evil http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsFEV35tWsg Corporate Philanthropy • Those activities that companies voluntarily undertake to have a positive impact on society, including cash contributions, contributions of products and services, volunteerism, and other business transactions to advance a cause, issue or nonprofit organization. • Donating money and other corporate resources to social causes. • Corporate philanthropy refers to the practice of companies of all sizes and sectors making charitable contributions to address a variety of social, economic and other issues as part of their overall corporate citizenship strategy. • Corporate philanthropy is a key component of a corporation’s broader social responsibility and includes cash gifts, product donations and employee volunteerism. It serves as a major link between the corporation and its communities. Corporate Responsibility • Obeying the letter and spirit of the law; mitigating or remedying operational harm; and sustainable development of natural resources. • Achieving commercial success in ways that honor ethical values and respect people, communities, and the natural environment. Addressing the legal, ethical, commercial and other expectations society has for business, and making decisions that fairly balance the claims of all key stakeholders. • Companies that consciously integrate strategies that seek to maximize the creation of environmental and social value within their core business models, operations and supply chains. Homework • Watch the following 2 videos and write a 1 paragraph response to each. Email it to me at [email protected] by 11:59PM on 9/30/2015 • Malcom Gladwell – our potential • Drew Dudly – everyday leadership