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- Ethics in Advertising by Kenneth C. Hoffman
Making money and corrupting the morals of a minor at the same time is not my idea of ethical advertising. Recently a television ad depicted a small boy breaking a window so the owner's wife could upgrade to their own style of window. There were severa... continue reading
- Work Attitude Ethics For Progress by Pierre du Plessis
This "fruit for thought" article is for all human beings, who somehow find themselves in the role of breadwinner and striving to improve their living standards.The heading of this article could just as well have been "How to position yourself for promotio... continue reading
- Professional Entrepreneurial Ethics -- How Trustworthy Are You? by Chris King
Both weekly and monthly, I receive a large number of publications that deal with business and technology. Ever since the whole Enron scandal became news, these magazines have and are featuring more and more articles dealing with business ethics, honesty a... continue reading
- Business Ethics Case Study; Unbelievable Government Credit Card Abuse by Lance Winslow
In business management classes across the country MBA students study business ethics. In fact, there are now MBA degrees available that are called Ethics MBAs. But in the real world how ethical is the business community? How ethical is our own governme... continue reading
- Ethics and Competition in Franchising Leaves Unanswered Questions by Lance Winslow
In most industries in the United States of America we find that there are competitors who were willing to cheat and they are very careful to cover their tracks. In fact, there are companies that specialize in corporate espionage. You can find them onlin... continue reading
- Ethics and Business and Government by Lance Winslow
So often we hear about dishonesty in ethics in business and government. We hear of Democratic Senators and Congressmen who will not listen to you unless you donate money to their campaigns and this goes for citizens and business people alike. It is no won... continue reading
- Home Business Ethics are Essential by Elias Georgi
Eighteenth century thinker Denis Diderot once noted, "There is no moral precept that does not have something inconvenient about it." The underlying truth of that statement is one reason some people seem to have difficulty operating an ethical home busine... continue reading
- Business Ethics: Lesson Plans, Knowledge Management, Ethics and Capitalism Collide by Leanne Hoagland-Smith
Recently I read of a new website where teachers can post and sell their lesson plans to recover the time that they had spent in developing these plans. On the surface, this sounds reasonable and why would anyone object to teachers making a little more mo... continue reading
- Business Ethics and Unethical Practices by Verena Veneeva
The study of business ethics and its implications for different stakeholders have seen tremendous growth in the past few decades. There has also been a rise in the use and development of codes of ethics and announcements for ethical practices by many firm... continue reading
- Business Ethics: Top 7 Tips To Demonstrate Your Daily Work Ethics by Leanne Hoagland-Smith
With today's environment of 24/7 technology, less people doing more work, the demand for almost what appear to be instantaneous decisions, demonstrating daily high work ethics is a challenge for every business owner to employee. The question is how do you... continue reading
- Recruitment Ethics: Ethics In Hiring, Staffing and Recruitment by Carl Mueller
Ethics in the field of hiring, staffing and recruitment is based on a combination of things and depends on who is actually involved in the hiring process.Certainly the job searcher, hiring manager and recruiter are just three possible people involved in a... continue reading
- Business Ethics: How Some Businesses Use Networking Events and Violate Business Ethics and Values by Leanne Hoagland-Smith
Once again, I experienced why ethics is so critical for today's small business owners and why many small business owners just don't get it.The other day I was invited to a networking event from someone whom I had just met at another networking event. He ... continue reading
- Recent Changes in Corporate Business Ethics by Matt Fox
If you look at Big Business as a consumer you will find some startling changes in common sense business ethics. Banks are defending themselves from class action lawsuits due to unethical practices in charging absurd fees for everything from withdrawing yo... continue reading
- Business Ethics - High Ethical Standards In Business 100% Of The Time - 5 Principals Of Success by Greg Nicholls
Business ethics maintained as a high standard in your business 100% of the time should not be an option, it should be your rule, a rule never to be broken!Seems simple enough right? Then do it! Always!OK, here is the thing; those of us that choose to oper... continue reading
- Implementing Business Ethics by Tim Bryce
"The ethics of a business are whatever the top-dog says they are."
- Bryce's LawINTRODUCTIONWe hear a lot these days about the deterioration of ethics in business, e.g., graft,
corruption, cheating, favoritism, skimming money, etc. This has resulted i... continue reading
- The Great Importance of Doing Business with Ethics by Victorino Q. Abrugar
For most people, money makes the world go round and business bears that money. Businessmen will perhaps do anything just to achieve the ultimate goal of having a business, and that is to earn income. Net profit or income financially means a surplus of sa... continue reading
- Cyberethics (Information System Ethics) by Bilal Azmat
In order to examine ethical issues, it is first necessary to define ethics. Today, we regard ethics as a "rational process founded on certain principles." However, I believe a definition that is more applicable to this project is the ethical theory that ... continue reading
- Work Ethics in America on the Decline by Lance Winslow
Some say that work ethic in America is in decline, but is it really or are Americans simply getting too over weight and feel more lackadaisical when performing tasks? Is this then triggering a perception of laziness in some and a work effort riddled with ... continue reading
- Business Ethics: Would You Buy From You? by Mike Dandridge
You can never find yourself until you face the truth.
- Pearl BaileyAT the beginning of the twentieth-first century, it seemed that business ethics had become an oxymoron, that integrity was for suckers and that profit was the singular force driving busi... continue reading
- Slaughterhouse Ethics by Shailesh Gopale
In a village, there was a slaughterhouse, its owner, butchers and many goats. As time passed the number of goats increased in the slaughterhouse but number of butchers was same.The owner thought instead of looking for new butchers, lets make one of the go... continue reading
- Five Essential Questions: Business Ethics by George F Franks III
Ethics are the focus of much discussion and media coverage in the post-Enron and WorldCom scandal tainted world of business. Leadership, always an area of study for organizations of all types and sizes, is receiving even more attention as a result of corp... continue reading
- Business Ethics: How to Stay Out of Court - Can You Look Your Kids in the Eye? by John T Jones, Ph.D.
Corruption in business and government is legendary. Don't become a legend. You could end up disgraced and in the slammer.When I was a kid, my friend's father piled me in the family car along with my friend and his sister. We took a long drive around the c... continue reading
- Discussion on Ethics of the MLM Sales Pitch by Lance Winslow
Many people say that MLMs or Multi Level Marketing company sales pitches are phony and unethical, as they do not seem to relay all the truth up front. These techniques seem to do two things; one it sparks curiosity to learn more; and two it often makes pe... continue reading
- Ethics in Conflict - Building a Strong Foundation by Robert Fitches
Whether or not a military force (or paramilitary force) is properly equipped to handle crisis situations in an ethical manner is a question that is truly worthy of consideration. Before asking oneself this question, however, it is imperative that leaders... continue reading
- Do We Really Need To "Teach" Ethics? by Nick Arrizza, M.D.
I always find it curiously interesting when universities feel compelled to introduce courses on ethics to their student body.This is because ethics essentially reflect, or at least, are supposed to reflect our basic core human values. Well if this is the ... continue reading
- Pragmatic Ethics; Are You a Liar in Disguise? by Lance Winslow
Have you ever met someone who puts themselves out as ethical at every turn, always talking about ethics like a Catholic Priest who is screwing little kids behind everyone's back yet preaching the Holy Bible the rest of the time? These pragmatic ethically ... continue reading
- RFID and Business Ethics by Brian Davis
RFID stands for Radio Frequency IDentification.Its supporters tout its amazing power to streamline it supply chain. I am in agreement with those supporters. RFID will significantly increase the efficiency of supply chains. The problem with RFID is that... continue reading
- Brazilian Law-Bunko! No Ethics Here by Ronald Nordquist
A young man in Siemens of Brazil got a transfer to Siemens in Virginia in December of 2005. I was talking to him and he was filled with hope. He should be. There is plenty of opportunity and getting a home loan in the US has a very low, low rate.In Bra... continue reading
- Are Your Business Ethics a Quart Low? by Thomas Goniwiecha
One definition of Business Ethics is conformance to accepted professional high standards of conduct.Most businesses have prepared, documented, and published their company policies derived from their basic beliefs and philosophies, and Business Ethics is u... continue reading
- The Everyday Business Ethics Crisis Or I'm Mad as Hell and Not Going to Take it Anymore by Gloria Berthold
Breaking news may feature the Enron debacle, WorldCom activities, or accounting problems but we live our everyday business life making ethical choices that affect our employment and businesses. Consider the ethical choices made in these situations:-A rest... continue reading
- The Three Schools of Business Ethics by Michael Neill
G. Richard Shell, author of Bargaining for Advantage: Negotiation Strategies for Reasonable People, identifies three primary schools of ethics in negotiation. To me, they are equally valuable in examining ethics in the context of business in general.1. Th... continue reading
- Business Ethics: An Oxymoron? by Harry Hoover
Why do I believe good PR and business ethics are inextricably linked? It comes down to definitions. Ethics is learning what is right and what is wrong and then doing the "right thing." PR involves providing counsel on the "right thing" to do and then help... continue reading
- Work Ethics - A Paradigm Shift by Leanne Hoagland-Smith
Work ethics is a hot topic in today's business and educational worlds. Yet, how do we define this hybrid phrase with the word work meaning more than a specific outcome and the word ethics being more than the values that enhance that outcome?When we say w... continue reading
- Business Ethics: How The Sales Function Can Transmit Company Values by Sharon Drew Morgen
I recently got a "thank-you" call from a man who read my new e-book Buying Facilitation."Boy," he said, "this method sure helps me close more deals and make more money. Thanks!""Glad I could help. Is that all you're looking for? To make more money?""What ... continue reading
- Ethics? How To Take the Measure Business by Patty Baldwin
When asked to write a small piece pertaining to ethics and integrity in the business world, my first inclination was to draw on personal experience.Everyone has bad experiences to relate. We deal with a business, determine that we were treated shabbily t... continue reading
- Business Ethics by Al Thomas
There is much talk today about ethics in business - as there should be, but there should be more than talk; there should be a high moral code for all executives who are responsible to both their customers and their shareholders.I have been the president a... continue reading
- Tales from the Corporate Frontlines: Work Ethics and the Customer by Josh Greenberg
This article relates to the Ethics in the Workplace competency, commonly evaluated in employee surveys. It gives examples of how employees and customers consider ethical behavior and sound values an integral part of your organization. This competency cove... continue reading
- Laws and Ethics.... Who's Kidding Who? by Paul Shearstone
Years ago I read an article by a renowned psychologist wherein he wrote his studies found one percent of all human beings would never lie, cheat or steal. One percent would always lie, cheat or steal and given the right set of circumstances, the rest of u... continue reading
- Enron's Ultimate Victim: Ethics by Paul Shearstone
FROM the 'MORAL HIGH GROUND', where we imagine ourselves, the Enron fiasco should have come as no surprise. Enron is simply a quintessential example of the degradation of principles such as trust, loyalty and ethical standards.Why it happened,however,is ... continue reading
- Business Ethics: An Oxymoron by Nick Arrizza, M.D.
An oxymoron: the juxtaposition of contradictory words or concepts. That is what we have with the term "Business Ethics". The very contradiction that is inherent in this latter phrase is an indication of the challenge that individuals who work for organiza... continue reading
- How To Build A Business Ethics Program by Chris Anderson
Recent corporate financial scandals have highlighted the importance of business ethics and legal compliance. Yet a recent National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) survey of 280 corporate CEOs and directors found that "only one of three directors... continue reading
- Ethics In The Workplace by Myron Curry
Workplace Ethics is a subject that we have all heard of. In fact, the subject of Ethics in general is something that most people are familiar with. And, what is commonly understood about ethics is there are ethics and then there are workplace ethics. What... continue reading
- Top 10 Principles for Positive Business Ethics by Philip E. Humbert
This morning, I read about a company using on-line auctions to defraud customers. Last week, I consulted on an ethics complaint where a business coach betrayed a client's confidentiality. And, recently a Physician was convicted of insider trading based on... continue reading
- Ethics in Business - Please Have Some by Scott Sedwick
Is your business ethical?What I mean is "Does your business do the right
thing when faced with that decision?" It's a
simple question, which many businesses struggle
with. I just don't understand the struggle part?I have worked for companies that bel... continue reading
- Ethics in Business...A Lost Art by Sue And Chuck DeFiore
While watching Face the Nation one Sunday earlier this year, Bob Schiffer discussed the airline industry, his mother and ethics in business. Like Bob, I think it is a sad commentary today, that we have to police businesses. Whatever happened to going into... continue reading
- Business Ethics: The Law of Corporate Karma by Jeremiah P. Huck
According to the shamanic traditions, the great mystery of being is that all things are alive and have a level of intelligence. This is because all things are a part of the Great Spirit. However, all things also function individually, in thought and actio... continue reading
- Tales from the Corporate Frontlines: Workplace Ethics: Reaching the Highest Standard by Josh Greenberg
This article relates to the Ethics in the Workplace competency, commonly evaluated in employee surveys. It gives examples of how employees and customers consider ethical behavior and sound values an integral part of your organization. This competency cove... continue reading
- Ethics of Outsourcing by Ranjini Sivaswamy
Many times, business organizations encounter the dilemma of ethical decision making. If a CIO says ‘I've never faced an ethical issue', they're not living in the real world," says Larry Ponemon, chairman and founder of the Ponemon Institute, a security a... continue reading
- PR ETHICS: Avoiding Too Much "Yes Boss" With Clients by Mary Ann Carolyn Dalangin-Tordecilla
As a PR professional, you are there in support for your client and its company. But how much support would you be willing to give to your client? Would you be supportive of all your client's rants? At most times though, PR experts are becoming to sheepish... continue reading
- Corporate Donations, Government Grants and the Public Relations Justification and Ethics in Giving by Lance Winslow
So often we hear people complain that this person is rich and they did not give enough to that cause or that Corporation is only giving for the Public Relations and they lack ethics. The question is should they not give if they are only doing it for selfi... continue reading
- Salesmen and Ethics by Lance Winslow
Salesmen often get a bad rap. We all know they are needed otherwise nothing would ever get sold and therefore no one would have a job making all those products, shipping them, packaging them or designing them. Zig Ziglar use to say nothing ever happens un... continue reading
- Business Improvement Requires Developing Employees With High Work Ethics by Leanne Hoagland-Smith
In 2000, Ivy Tech of Indianapolis, IN conducted a survey of Indiana employers that revealed that both entry and experienced workers substantially lacked work ethics. This survey is one of many that continue to illustrate today's workers are not the same a... continue reading
- Discover the Incredible Power of Ethics in Online Network Marketing by Gobala Krishnan
…build trust and watch the cash roll in!As you are reading this article, the tide of the world is changing rapidly. More and
more people are taking charge of their own lives, taking responsibility of their own
future and taking control of their destin... continue reading
- Writer Ethics in eBooks by Lance Winslow
We must be careful what we read and not commit erroneous information to memory. Additionally we need to be careful when reading eBooks online. They say you can believe none of what you hear, most of what you read and all of what you see. In the future wit... continue reading
- Do Online Business Ethics Exist? by Niall Roche
In the world of online busines something has gone wrong. Something has gone badly wrong. In the pursuit of wealth and success business ethics have not so much fallen by the wayside as been torn up, stomped on and burned to ash. Where some loose form of ru... continue reading
- Ethics In Online Marketing - Can I Trust This Marketer? by Peter Lim
About a year back, I was impressed by the offer of one established internet marketer who styled himself as an search engine optimisation expert and was offerring a mentoring program on website creation and promotion for Adsense, for an entire year, with a... continue reading
- Search Engine Optimization Ethics by John Tourloukis
There are various techniques of Search Engine Optimization. Broadly, these are referred to as White Hat, Black Hat and Grey Hat.According to various definitions available, ethical SEO would be:
a technique that does more good than harm one that keeps i... continue reading
- Search Engine Marketing Ethics: Don't Believe The Hype by Mark Hochhaus
Getting to the top of the search engines, and staying there, is an ongoing process. This does not mean it is expensive to stay at the top. In fact, in most cases, it's rather affordable. But beware, there are pitfalls along the way to search engine Zen.Th... continue reading
- Ethics & SEO: An Oxymoron? by Aaron Wittersheim
Often, life requires walking a fine line between right and wrong... the whole "shades of gray" thing. But when it comes to setting standards by which you operate your business and honor your customer, it's pretty black and white.When it comes to taking th... continue reading
- Ethics, Best Practices, and SEO - A Crisis in the Profession? by James Peggie
There has been much debate recently on the practice of ethical Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The recent removal of a high profile SEO company from the Google results has plunged the industry into yet another debate on what is ethical and what is not ... continue reading
- Ethics and Counselling Applications by Pedro T Gondim
Ethics and History"Ethics (from Greek - meaning "custom") is the branch of axiology, one of the four major branches of philosophy, which attempts to understand the nature of morality; to distinguish that which is right from that which is wrong. The Wester... continue reading
- Introduction to Business Ethics by Jonathon Hardcastle
Is it possible for an individual with strong moral values to make ethically questionable decisions in a business setting? What affects a person's inclination to make either ethical or unethical decisions in a business organization? Although the answers to... continue reading
- Business Ethics Etiquette - Is Corporate Social Responsibility An Oxymoron? by Tino Buntic
One of the biggest business myths is that business ethics is an oxymoron. There are some that would say that business is a big competition, a competition where business people are competing for a limited prize - success, money, power - and thrive achieve ... continue reading
- Business Ethics Case Study Considered; Franchise Regulations by Lance Winslow
Many people believe that when they buy a franchise that the franchise business model has been reviewed by the government, yet this is not the case. In fact, franchising companies are only required to register their franchises with some, but not all state... continue reading
- Franchisor Ethics; Do You Have the Right to Sell Your Concept as a Franchise? by Lance Winslow
Most reasonable people will a still that if a franchisor is selling franchised outlets to the public then they have a viable business concept that is profitable. However, this may not always be the case and to assume this is risky if you are a franchise... continue reading
- Business Ethics; Why the Government Often Gets the Worst Contractors? by Lance Winslow
We always seem to be hearing in the news that a government contract has been awarded to a company, which has not fulfilled its responsibilities. As a matter of fact this is so commonplace that one should be asking why does this keep occurring? Well, the... continue reading
- Business Ethics: Sometimes It's Hard To Do The Right Thing by Ken Tanner
"So now I'm in a pickle," Michelle concluded. "Do I do what is right, or do I stay on the Senior VP's good side?""I hope that is a rhetorical question," Cheryl replied. "You know the answer." Cheryl had just invested in three cups of coffee while her ment... continue reading
- Small Business Ethics by Rick Stephens
Ethics in business has become big news over the past several years. We read about the escapades of the executives at Enron, WorldCom and other major companies and shake our heads in astonishment thinking, “How could that happen.” We marvel a... continue reading
- Essentials of Business Ethics by Aaron Schwartz
Traditionally, business ethics was considered to be a very controversial notion because even nowadays some people believe that it is a cornerstone of any future more or less prospective company's strategy while others perceive it like an oxymoron. Persona... continue reading
- Poor Work Ethics Risk Future of U.S. Business, Education and Ultimately Freedom by Leanne Hoagland-Smith
With all of the political campaigning, a report released this fall by the Josephson Institute received very little attention and unfortunately should have been both front page news and the lead story for every major media outlet. This annual report of ove... continue reading
- Define Your Position: Values, Ethics & Leadership by Paul Hoffman
Some call it wearing one's heart on the sleeve; others call it wearing their emotions. If the discussion is of values and ethics, leaders must wear them openly, constantly encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to operate within values-based and ethi... continue reading
- Ethics for 2006 and Beyond by George F Franks III
There has been a lot in the news about ethics lately. Or rather about he lack of them. The headlines include students' cheating, Congressmen lying, CEO back-dating stock options and executives spying on their boards - among other things. The question i... continue reading
- Business Demands Career Employment Strategies That Develop Business Leadership and High Work Ethics by Leanne Hoagland-Smith
For many years, the business world has been asking higher education to meet their needs of developing future knowledge workers who are self-leaders that take responsibility for their actions and have solid decision making and problem solving skills. An a... continue reading
- Business Ethics and Social Responsibility by Ismael Tabije
Business ethics is a form of applied ethics that examines just rules and principles within a commercial context; the various moral or ethical problems that can arise in a business setting; and any special duties or obligations that apply to persons who ar... continue reading
- Viruses & Ethics by Raymond Johansen
I am talking about Computer-Viruses, Spam, Spyware, Dialers, Hijackers and other threats that will make trouble for you.Maybe you are one of the few lucky ones that never get a computer that's running slow. Then you probably won't need any online computer... continue reading
- Business Ethics Must Be Presented, Preserved and Promoted by Glenn Ebersole
Business ethics are an almost daily topic in the news, in business schools, in the workplace and in our homes. I pay close attention to business ethics and what is written about them in my daily life as a strategic thinking, planning and business coach. ... continue reading
- Ethics And Business-What About Civic Responsibility? by Jimmy George
The question whether business and ethics are mutually inclusive remains to be one of the most controversial yet rational, reasonable and relevant topics that is worth the time and intellectual effort if committed for it. The topic has been the favourite g... continue reading
- Ethics: The Mind of a Child by Chuck Gallagher
Henry just arrived home from a long day at work. He is reading the newspaper in his favorite chair waiting for dinner to be served. The phone rings. Henry yells out at the kids and his wife, If it is for me tell them I not home”. Julie, his oldest, a... continue reading
- Understanding Group and Personal Ethics - Nu Leadership Series by Daryl Green
Men cease to interest us when we find their limitations. The sin is limitations. As soon as you once come up to a man's limitations, it is all over with him.EmersonIn today's society, personal and group ethics shape the value formation in organizations. E... continue reading
- Leadership and Ethics: Teach It by James Gehrke
I do not believe that unethical behavior can unknowingly occur if a leader has proper values and intentions. A leader who is ethically based will not knowingly break laws, deny rights, endanger lives or deceive or exploit employees, customers, stake hold... continue reading
- Without Ethics, The Company Has Lost Its Soul by Mike Teng
In the end, integrity is all you've got…” this statement succinctly encapsulates the
importance of ethics in the corporate scheme of things, and underscores its role as the
corner stone of business practices today.Jack Welch, former chairman of GE is... continue reading
- The Real Cause of Business Management Failure is More about Ethics than Skills by Leanne Hoagland-Smith
Bad bosses, poor supervisors, inept managers create negative impact on the bottom line including less production, higher turnover and increased operating costs. These individuals all share one common trait - poor business ethics and values.An organization... continue reading
- Redefining Success: Ethics - Consequences and Lessons from Prison by Chuck Gallagher
Have you ever had one of those ah-ha” moments when you quickly gained a greater awareness than you ever had before? I must say, that as bad as I felt in this place, prison was an intense learning lab. I didn't know that going in, but in retrospect I am... continue reading
- Choices: Ethics Lapses and Consequences - Lessons from Prison - October 6th by Chuck Gallagher
Competent, educated and in prison - I would never have considered that this is where I would be some 11 years ago. But, there are consequences to every choice we make and though one might think that we can avoid the consequences - we can't. They are un... continue reading
- Business Ethics by Sharon White
Companies these days are more concerned about ethics attached to their publicity, and among their shareholders and future investors. All around the globe, one can see that investment now seems to be more sensitive towards fair dealing and conducting of bu... continue reading
- Machiavelli: The Prince - Business Ethics by Andy Mann
Machiavelli said that The first opinion which one forms of a prince, and of his understanding, is by observing the men he has around him; and when they are capable and faithful he may always be considered wise”.Similarly the selection of the employees in... continue reading
- Ethics Training Programs For Employees by Alexander Gordon
Due to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations of 1991, several companies comply with the requirements which requires that companies implement a code of conduct, have high level oversight, provide ethics training to their employees, establishi... continue reading
- 2007 Business Ethics for Entrepreneurs by Lance Winslow
We hear a lot about business ethics issues in the United States and yet our businessmen and women are some of the most ethical business practitioners anywhere in the world. The transparency, integrity and accountability in American business is not found ... continue reading
- Translator Ethics: A Real Responsibility by Clint Tustison
Ethics? Translators don't need to worry about ethics, do they? When most people think of ethics and professionals, they tend to focus on people like accountants, doctors, lawyers, or other high profile jobs. However, everyone that deals with other people ... continue reading
- Workplace Ethics: Say No To Laziness by Richard Mbuthia
As I was reading the Bible sometime this week my eyes fell on a verse that set my heart pumping hard. My lips went dry as I tried to ruminate overwhat I had just read.
The words in Proverbs 18:9 were very clear in my mind:"He who is slack in his work is... continue reading
