From the course: Business Ethics
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Use this guide to consider ethics
From the course: Business Ethics
Use this guide to consider ethics
- I'm a checklist person. Nothing makes me more comfortable than to have a checklist to make sure I don't forget anything when I'm trying to get something done or thinking through something. So I have a checklist for thinking through ethics situations. Here goes, number one, do any laws apply to what you're considering? Make sure you understand those laws and comply with them. Number two, beyond the law, are there moral implications? For example, I just sold my basket weaving business to someone, and as part of that sale, I promised not to sell baskets for two years. Now, many countries have free employment laws where nobody can restrict another person from working in any field to make money. So, legally, the person I just sold the basket weaving business to can't stop me from making and selling baskets, but morally, I shouldn't be doing so until after the two year timeframe is up. Number three, does my action support the values, mission, and purpose of my organization? Number four…
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