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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? |
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