Business Ethics – Is There Such a Thing?
Posted on : 24-08-2010 | By : Rick | In : Blogging, Internet Marketing, Make Money Online
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I’ll ask the question again. Do you think there is such a thing as business ethics?
For me my answer is NO!
Now hold on before you start thinking that I am not ethical. There could be nothing farther from the truth.
Let me explain myself.
I don’t believe in business ethics because I believe there is only Ethics. To me, if you truly desire to be ethical then you need to live by only one standard of ethics.
Too many people today try to live by different ethics for different parts of their lives. Most people try to have business ethics while at work, personal ethics while at home and spiritual ethics while at church or whatever place you choose to worship.
Just What Are Ethics?
As defined by Webster’s dictionary, ethics is “a principle right or good conduct or a system of moral values”. No matter what part of the world you live in this definition holds true.
What Happened to Ethics in Business?
I wonder what happened to ethics in most businesses today or a least most businesses in the U.S. There have been too many corrupt business that have been discovered that make you wonder if there are any ethical businesses anymore. There are too many businesses that have gone bankrupt due to bad financial practices. These companies lied about their financial statements and in doing so cost their employees their jobs and the stockholders millions of dollars. I am sure there are some ethical businesses but they are getting to be fewer and fewer every year, at least as I see it.
Personal Ethics Test – Do You Pass or Fail?
Before you answer that let me ask you a couple of questions to help you. If someone gave you too much money back at a store, would you give it back or keep it? Have you ever taken paperclips or a pen from work? Have you told a lie so you would not get in trouble?
Think about those questions for a moment. How we handle these situations says a lot about our ethics.
My Promise to You!
I promise to run an ethical business. My decisions on what to post, what to promote and who to promote will be based upon doing the right or good thing for you.
Final Questions about Ethics in Your Life
Where do you want your career/job to take you? What kind of impact do you desire to make? How do you plan to do it?
Why is it okay for you to not be 100% ethical but you expect it from others? Is it okay to use situational ethics, where right/good is determined by the situation? Is ethics always clear?
How you answer these questions says a lot about the life you want to live.
I look forward to hearing you thoughts on these questions.





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