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REASONS TO BEHAVE ETHICALLY


From the point of view of internal customer:

improves the atmosphere at work and helps motivating the employees

ethic behaviour of management sets a good example to the employees

evokes a sense of pride for the company and improves its image in the eyes of the employees

From the point of view of external customer:

improves the public image of the company
adds to the overall development of ethical behaviour in the society


THE FOUR LEVELS OF ORGANIZATIONAL ETHICS


''Social disregard'': the company shows carelessness for the consequences of its actions

''Social obligation'': the company does not wish to extend its activity any further than just meeting its legal responsibilities

''Social responsiveness'': the company adjusts its policies according to the social conditions, demands and pressures

''Social responsibility:''the company decides to concentrate on its long - term goals for the benefit of society in general


ETHICAL DECISION - MAKING


When making a decision in management the following criteria of ethical decision - making should be considered:

''Legality'' - will the decision somehow affect the legal status?

''Fairness'' - how will the decision affect those involved in it?

''Self - respect'' - does the decision - maker feel good about the decision and its consequences?

''Long - term effects'' - how do the predicted long - term effects relate to the above parameters?