2 - Business - Ethics - and - Governance2
2 - Business - Ethics - and - Governance2
2 - Business - Ethics - and - Governance2
and Governance
ZCMA6072
(or BRINGING CONSCIENCE BACK TO BUSINESS)
FACILITATOR:
Ahmad Zakie Ahmad Sharif
(zakiesharif@yahoo.com)
A Gentle Reminder
Morals refer to a persons personal philosophies about what is right or
wrong. It is personal.
Values are enduring beliefs and ideals that are socially enforced. It is
plural teamwork, trust, and integrity
Principles are specific boundaries for behavior that should NOT be
violated. Examples include human rights, freedom of speech and
fundamentals of justice.
Business ethics are organizational principles, values and norms that
may originate from individuals, organizational statements, or from the
legal system.
Business Ethics Concerns
1960s: Environmental issues; Civil rights issues;
Work place; Drug use. Modern consumer
movement
1970s: Employee militancy; Human rights issues;
Cover-ups; Transparency. CSR
1980s: Bribes etc; Influence peddling; Deceptive
advertising; Financial fraud. Stakeholders theory
1990s: Sweatshops; Corporate liabilities;
Financial mismanagement. Self regulation and
Globalization
2000s: Cybercrime; Financial misconduct/
Accounting fraud; Intellectual property;
Benefits of Business Ethics
EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT
AND TRUST
INVESTOR LOYALTY
ETHICAL CULTURE AND TRUST PROFITS
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
AND TRUST
Relationships: The Stakeholders
EMPLOYEES
CUSTOMERS
COMPANY SHAREHOLDERS
REGULATORS
COMMUNITY SUPPLIERS
PHILANTHROPIC
Giving back to society
Issues in Social Responsibility
The Company: there needs to be a movement away from
self-serving issues and a narrow focus on profit.
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STAKEHOLDERS PERSPECTIVE
1. Assess the Corporate Culture
2. Identifying Stakeholder Groups
3. Identifying Stakeholders Issues
4. Assessing Organizational Commitment to Social
Responsibility
5. Identifying Resource and Determining Urgency
6. Gaining Stakeholder Feedback