...Ethics and Social Responsibility Paper Ralph L. Kendrick MGT/ 498 September o4, 2013 Glenn O'Steen Ethics and Social Responsibility Paper Ethics and social responsibility has to be a part of any organization’s strategic management plan. Without the presence of these key elements the company could face some tough times. In this paper, the author will explain the ethical and social responsibilities of organizations as they relate to strategic management. In addition, the many ways an organization can meet stakeholders needs while maintaining ethical principles. The research of one company who crossed the line ethically will be discussed. Ethics and social responsibility Ethics and social responsibility are a necessity to any strategic management plan. An organizations lack of core values and ethics will determine the outcome of the organizations future. While making a profit is important, it should not be the only responsibility of an organization. The organization is equally responsible for the health and well being of the community. Often times an organization’s decisions affect more than the organization itself. The decisions of an organization impact the environment, community, economy, and the world. Organizations have many responsibilities that need to be in perfect balance in order for an organization to become successful. The responsibilities of an organization include: economical, legal, and social responsibilities (Wheelen & Hunger, 2010). Economic responsibilities...
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...ETHICAL AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS Cheryle L. King Professor Yvette Snowden Cheesecake Factory Code of Ethics and Business Conduct ETHICAL AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS Compliance with laws is one of the key areas that are critical to a company’s success. If anyone in the company works under the constraints of operations where compliance with local laws were to knowingly or unknowingly ignore them, the financial impact, not to mention the reputation of the company could be monumental. Another area would be protection of Cheesecake’s confidential information. Due to the fact that there are so many activities, design, and menu items that are proprietary, a breech in confidentiality could not only impact the company’s ability to compete in the marketplace, but also incur considerable legal expense defending the corporations proprietary information. It is also very important to note that I have implemented two key documents related to the code of ethics for Cheesecake Factory. One of these relates to all staff and the other relates to the “C” level executives. I am speaking specifically to the individuals such as myself, and the executives that participate in the company’s reporting structure. It starts at the top and or responsibilities as executives in the company to provide on time reporting and to be transparent in our information is not only required, but it is an activity that is auditable. Another key area is General Standards of Conduct. ...
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...Ethical Responsibility with Oil Companies Lisa Dauwen National American University Abstract There are processes that oil companies need to go through to make sure that they are operating ethically. They include protecting the environment, researching alternative sustainable energies, and making sure that they are allowing for economic growth. This paper will look at 3 oil companies that are familiar to the United States. The paper will also look at the recent Gulf of Mexico oil spill and look at any ethical concerns. It will discuss how an oil company can follow corporate social responsibility (CSR) tools to lessen their environmental footprint. Ethical Responsibility with Oil Companies All companies in the world have the responsibility to operate in a manner that follows the laws of the government. All of these companies also have a social responsibility to follow ethical laws. Along with all the other types of companies, oil companies have the social responsibilities to protect the environment, to research sustainable energies, to safely explore and produce in new areas, and they also have responsibility of fostering economic growth. It is important for oil companies, perhaps more important than other companies, to hold up to these social responsibilities because if they don’t find new ways to produce energy, future generations could run out. There has been much talk in the last few months regarding oil companies and if they are being ethical when making decisions...
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...socially responsible and ethical in its dealings with neighborhoods, communities, cities, states and even the world. I believe that not only is this the right thing to do, it will also have a positive effect on the company, its public branding and reputation, and may even thwart off negative publicity. Companies can search out ways show their social responsibility through community support, such as outreach and donations. When a company does something that is perceived to be socially irresponsible it can be bad for business, such as in the case of Company Q declining to give day old food to the area food bank. This paper will evaluate Company Q’s attitude toward societal responsibility and recommend three areas of improvement. Company Q, in my opinion, showed a lack commitment to social responsibility by not supporting the local area food bank. Situated in major metropolitan city, I believe their success came from the support of the people of the community and therefore obligates them to give back to that community. In addition it showed a major lack of consideration by insinuating possible fraud and theft from their employees. This unethical attitude displayed by Company Q now evidenced by its poor employee relations, is in trouble of a possibly poorer reputation with its customers, one that may not be profitable for business. If they are to improve their attitude toward social responsibility, I recommend the following three areas of improvement: 1. Ethical practices in their...
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...Ethical Principles and Corporate Social Responsibility Colorado Technical University Ethical Principles and Corporate Social Responsibility As a business, one of the most important attributes that will affect a business in every relationship is the act of practicing proper business ethics. As long as they are able to establish a responsible code of ethics and practice it regularly the chance of survival in the business world is greatly amplified. There are many relationships in every business, most people know of the common ones such as the relationships with customers, employees, and community, a few other just as important maybe even more so in some cases are suppliers, local government, advertisers, and service vendors. It only takes one lapse in judgment; one untimely, irresponsible act that goes against the code of ethics to totally lose the faith of the businesses customers, its suppliers, community, or any entity in the structure of the business that it is in a relationship with. Ethical principles contribute to good business operations because it is important to establish an ethical business image, and to keep all of the business’s relationships in good standing. Strong relationships are imperative to a successful business. “There are those who see, those who see when shown, and those who cannot see” (DaVinci, n.d., as cited in Smith, K. V., 2013). (Smith, K. V., 2013) “Much like DaVinci, professionals working in corporate citizenship must be able to see...
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...The Ethical and Social Responsibility of Apple Company John Bryant BUS 508 April 29, 2014 Prof. David Grasser Corporate Ethical and Social Responsibility – Apple Company Apple Company is one of the largest manufacturers of computers and electronics. “Apple Company was founded on April 1, 1976, by college dropouts Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, who brought forth a new company vision of changing the way people, viewed computers” (Library of Congress, 2008). The ethical and social responsibility of Apple Company should have started with its inception; however, it did not. It was not until years later with the advent of social media and the power of worldwide communications, did Apple Company focus on ethical and social responsibilities regarding the treatment of its employees in their factories overseas. The international reports of employee maltreatment; the use of underage employees; and, documented instances of wrongful disposals of toxic matter into the environment, forced Apple to take immediate action and establish safeguards which would protect its employees, the environment and more importantly the brand name that is Apple Company. Apple Company: The Establishment of the Apple Supplier Code of Conduct An examination of Apples current position regarding ethical and social responsibilities determined that, in 2007, Apple Company established the Apple Supplier Code of Conduct, which is a set of guidelines Apple suppliers are to follow. The rules established...
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...Ethical and Criminal Responsibility February 24, 2016 Ethical and Criminal Responsibility Introduction When do employers have an obligation to prevent or take corrective action as the result of bad employee behavior? What type of evidence is needed to initiate an investigation of a potentially dangerous condition for other employees? To what degree are organizational employers expected to provide a safe working environment? These questions, as well as others, can only be answered by collecting and analyzing all the pertinent facts. Once completed, the employer can determine the type(s) of applicable torts associated with the complaint, degree of liability (civil or criminal) involved, and procedures required to resolve the issue to the satisfaction of all interested parties. Employer Obligations The given scenario provides insignificant details as to the extent of the employer’s knowledge of the employee’s background, work history, criminal record, or evidence of violent behavior. With that said, any employer with information that indicates a dangerous situation may occur within the organization has the ethical and moral obligation to take appropriate actions to prevent or remedy the situation. State and federal laws place certain requirements on employers, such as Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Child Labor Laws, Fair Labor Standards, National Labor Relations Act, and Occupational Safety and Health...
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...Ethical Responsibility in Pharmacy Practice Robert A. Buerki, Ph.D. Professor Division of Pharmacy Practice and Administration The Ohio State University Louis D. Vottero, M.S. Professor of Pharmacy Emeritus Ohio Northern University American Institute of the History of Pharmacy Madison, Wisconsin 2002 Acknowledgments: Pages 208-10: "Principles of Medical Ethics" and "Fundamental Elements of the Patient-Physician Relationship," reprinted with permission from the Code of Medical Ethics, American Medical Association, © 1994 and © 2000. AMA logo reprinted with the permission of the American Medical Association. © 2002 American Medical Association. Usage of the AMA logo does not imply an endorsement of the non-AMA material found in this book. Page 211: "Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements," reprinted with permission from the American Nurses Association, © 2001 American Nurses Publishing, American Nurses Foundation/American Nurses Association, Washington, D.C. Pages 212-15: "A Patient's Bill of Rights," reprinted with permission of the American Hospital Association, © 1992. Pages 216-17: "Pharmacy Patient's Bill of Rights," reprinted with permission of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. On the cover: The "triad of medical care" has been the basis for the ethical relationship between the pharmacist, the physician, and the patient for centuries. In the background, an early depiction of the triad from Book 7 of the encyclopedia...
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...Ethical and Criminal Responsibility (Week 2) Corris Macon LAW 531 Ethical and Criminal Responsibility (Week 2) Employers have a moral responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of their employees. When it comes to taking corrective or preventative action, and an employee poses a danger to others, any company or organization must do what is necessary in preventing something from happening. First, as the employer, there is what is called duty of responsible care. Not taking preventative action would be considered negligence, Negligence law rests on the premise that members of society normally should behave in ways that avoid the creation of unreasonable risks of harm to others. “Negligence law’s focus on reasonableness of behavior leads to a broad range of applications in everyday personal life (e.g., a person’s negligent driving of a car) and in business and professional contexts (e.g., an employer’s negligent hiring of a certain employee, or an accountant’s, attorney’s, or physician’s negligent performance of professional obligations).”(Business Law, ch 7) It does matter whether an employer has evidence that an employee poses a threat or danger to others. Even if an employee has only a reasonable suspicion, and negligence law does not require that we protect others against all foreseeable risks of harm, some dangers or harm can be avoided when an employer takes the proper steps and screens employees thoroughly before hiring. The screening process can make...
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...Ethical and Legal Responsibilities Jaconda Williams Bauder College What are the ethical and legal issues in this case? Include the nurses’ ethical and legal responsibilities. The case of patient Patricia Newman is a complex situation involving ethical and legal issues. An ethical issue that the family is facing is the sudden onset of illness with their mother. Ms. Newman was initially hospitalized for pneumonia when she suddenly had a hemorrhagic stroke. As suspected the patient’s family received the news with mixed emotions and could not agree on a treatment plan. Ms. Newman’s son wanted his mother to be resuscitated in an attempt to save her live. The daughter on the other hand believed her mother had suffered enough and a “do not resuscitate order” (DNR) should be initiated. However, the patient seemed to not have an advance directive or a power of attorney. The patient apparently did not have a DNR written at the hospital and was not conscious to make the decision. In cases where the families cannot agree can make things difficult for the patient, family, and hospital staff. Both children have valid reasons for the treatment they chose for their mother. Legally the patient has the right to have care until the time of death. Canada did a research that involved about 25 physicians (Alexandrov, etc., 1996). In this research many of the doctors agreed that DNR orders are appropriate when at least two criteria are present. These criteria include severe stroke, life threatening...
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...Chipotle first store opened in 1993 by founder and CEO Steve Ellis in Denver, Colorado, in a former Dolly Madison Ice Cream Store near the campus of University of Denver. Within five years the firm expanded to sixteen restaurants. Once McDonald’s became their largest investor they soon grow to five hundred by 2005. There are over 1000 Chipotle restaurant in the United States and approximately 10 locations outside of the United States, 5 locations in Toronto, 4 locations in London and 1 in Paris. The Chipotle mission statement created by Steve Ellis, “Food integrity is our commitment to finding the very best ingredients raised with respect for the animals, the environment and the farmers.” (Chipotle 2012). Describing key areas of the Chipotle’s Code of Conduct that are of significant importance to the business, and explain why. Chipotle is committed to the highest standards of integrity in all aspects of the company, from the food they serve to the employees, officers and all members of the Board of Directors. The key areas of the Code of Conduct are, “Integrity Statement,” “Anti-Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Harassment Policy,” “It’s the Law,” and “Chipotle Confidential.” All employees and Board members are required to be honest, loyal and respectful; basically do not do anything unethical, always do the right thing. Chipotle has an “open door “policy with respect to any concerns relating to the compliance with Code of Conduct with no person being subjected to...
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...Donald Beauchesne Business Law Final Convenience Store I plan to open a convenience store, with gas station, when I finish with college. I have many years of experience managing and running a supermarket as well as a convenience store. I find a convenience store, as opposed to a supermarket, to be more of a personal business relationship with the customers. In time, you get to know the customers on a first name basis and this makes for a better consumer experience for the shopper as well as for me. A supermarket is too big and has too many functions and I found it hard to get to know the customers on a more personal level. This is something that I look for when being in a position of management. I plan to offer gas, lottery tickets, alchohol, food, and other everyday necessities at the store. In the town that I live in, there are no convenience stores or gas stations. To get gas, you must travel at least 20 minutes. I would like to offer this service in a town that desperately needs it. With all of these consumer expectations, come laws that will have be adhered to and licenses that must be purchased to be able to offer these goods. The first set of laws that I would have to be aware of and follow would deal with me employees. Knowing and following these laws will be in my best interest, and make a fair and safe environment to work in. The Equal Pay Act of 1963 states that I must pay women the same amount I would pay a man (www.shrm.org). Since the job requirements...
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...Corporate Governance and Ethical Responsibility Claudette Harrington Strayer University Dr. Diane Barrs Law, Ethics, and Corporate Governance 11/10/12 1. Determine at least three (3) different internal and external stakeholders that Dr. DoRight might have to deal with on a daily basis at the hospital. Answer: Dr. DoRight was morally concerned when he reported the issues regarding treatment of the patient’s health and medical errors, and because of the staff illegal activities, Dr. DoRight informed his Manager and the Executive Committee about the nurses and doctors unethical and illegal behavior. According to Investor Glossary, a stakeholder is any individual, group, or business with a stake in the success of the organization and are considered a stakeholder. They are typically concerned with the organization delivering intended results and meeting its financial objectives. In general, a stakeholder usually stands to gain or lose something depending on the decisions taken or the policies implemented. A stakeholder can be one of two types internal (from within the organization) or external (from outside the organization). Different internal and external stakeholders that Dr.DoRight might have to deal with on a daily basis include the hospital employees, doctors and nurses, board of trustees, creditors, managers’ and executives. All of these persons benefit from the day-to-day decisions and operations of the organization. At the Universal Human Care Hospital...
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...Moral and Ethical Responsibilities in Business It was stated earlier in this essay that businesses have the moral responsibility towards the future of the human race but we believe that businesses are not allowed to own life regarding the creation of clones and owning set clones equal to owning equipment or machinery. As discussed in class Mill stated that humans have intellectual pleasures and we are the only species to have these intellectual pleasures. Mills stated that most people believe that it is better to be an unhappy human than a happy pig. A human can think, debate, and understand the world around him. ‘It is better to be human being dissatisfied than a pig satisfied;better to be a Socrates dissatisfied than a fool satisfied. And if the fool, or the pig are of a different opinion, it is because they only know their own side of the question. The other party to the comparison knows both sides’(Ethical Theory). By creating a clone you are creating another human being who has all the capabilities of learning and has the ability to understand its surroundings. If you treat a clone as simply a catchy of resources to save others, or as means to an end, it is just morally and ethically wrong. Although cloning and owning human life is considered immoral, the owning and cloning of animal life is a different topic. We believe that animal’s lives are allowed to be owned by businesses and aloud to be tested on only if the business focuses on the moral responsibility...
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...principles of ethical conduct” (NSPE). Corporations have ethical responsibilities to their employees, customers and the communities they reside, as do the employees. The role of responsibility in the Challenger disaster...
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