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Topic Presenter:
DECISION
PERSONAL MAKING
ETHICS PROCESS
UNREALISTIC
PERFORMANCE
LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
SOCIETAL
ORGANISATION ETHICAL CULTURE
CULTURE BEHAVIOUR
Philosophical Approaches to Ethics
Straw men approaches
There are four common straw men approaches:
Moral theorists argue that fundamental human rights form the basis for
the moral compass that managers should navigate by when making
decisions which have an ethical component.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights specifies the basic
principles that should always be adhered to irrespective of the
culture in which one is doing business.
The declaration was prompted by the idea that some fundamental
rights transcend national borders and cultures.
Justice theories
Justice theories focus on the attainment of a just distribution
of economic goods and services. A just distribution is one
that is considered fair and equitable.
Tools:
ICC Guidelines on Gifts and Hospitality : The ICC Guidelines on Gifts and
Hospitality provide guidance for companies on how to establish and maintain a
policy relating to Gifts and Hospitality, based on the most recent international,
regional and national rules, as well as on commercial best practice.
ICC Third Party Guidelines : ICC Guidelines on Agents,
Intermediaries and Other Third Parties voluntary guidelines
provide companies with advice on how to choose and manage
third parties.
Corporate
Pressures for
Media investors(eg-
ethical behavior
pension
with respect to
funds
workers
Trade unions
NGOs
Governments
OBJECTIVES OF ETHICAL TRADING
INITIATIVE
Employment is freely chosen
Freedom of association and the right to
collective bargaining are respected
Working conditions are safe and hygienic
Child labour shall not be used
OBJECTIVES OF ETHICAL TRADING
INITIATIVE
Living wages are paid
Working hours are not excessive
No discrimination is practiced
Regular employment is provided
No harsh or inhumane treatment is
allowed
CHILD LABOR
There are two arguments for use of
children in Indian carpet industry
*There were better suited than adults
*If they weren’t employed, they’d be
even worse off
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