Abstract
This paper analyzes ethnics case studies about Nike, Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation, Texas Instruments, Starbucks and New Belgium Brewing Company from O. C. Ferrell et. al.'s book "Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making and Cases". The paper presents the general background for each company, the potential ethical difficulty and to what degree there is an ethical problem at this corporation. If there is such a problem, the paper recommends a solution.

Table of Contents:
Nike
The Healthcare Company: Learning from Past Mistakes?
Texas Instruments Creates a Model Ethics and Compliance Program
Starbucks' Mission: Responsibility and Growth
New Belgium Brewing: Ethical and Environmental Responsibility

From the Paper
"Andrew Young, a former UN ambassador, was hired by Nike to visit and report conditions in its third-world countries. The report stated that (1) there were no infringements of health and labor codes of conduct and (2) the pay in Nike-controlled factories was substantially higher than the required minimum wage. In 1998 Marc Kasky, a self-styled corporate critic, responded to the conflict between Nike's claims and the content of the report by Earnest and Young filing a lawsuit against Nike "

Tags:lawsuit, employees, compliance, environment, system

Abstract
The paper discusses how whistleblowers who reveal business' ethics violations can often suffer consequences and also explains the importance of a uniform code of ethics for all the branches of a company. The paper then looks at a retired executive from Hewlett-Packard's four lessons on building a moral business foundation in a global economy. The paper concludes by questioning whether schools and universities are doing enough to emphasize business ethics in their curricula and emphasizing the ever increasing role ethics plays in our businesses.

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"According to Wikipedia, business ethics is a form of applied ethics that examines ethical principles and moral or ethical problems that arise in a business environment. There seems to be a common misunderstanding regarding the perception of business ethics to the typical businessperson amidst the increasingly conscience-focused marketplaces in which we work today. A great deal of data and research concerning ethics tend to be shifting away from ethical vs. unethical case studies, but instead are now focusing on the broad scope of ethics and exactly which areas of business are frequently disregarded as ethical gray areas as well as the consequences of doing 'the right thing' by reporting potential ethical dilemmas. Global ethics also remains a constant fixture among recent research concerning whether or not to apply a standard code of ethics in companies that have facilities in other countries and cultures. In recent years, we have been exposed to companies such as Enron and WorldCom as the beaming examples of how to be unethical. Since the downfalls or Enron and WorldCom, are colleges and universities throughout the United States and around the world dedicating enough of their curricula toward ethics?"

Tags:whistleblowers, code, of, ethics, management, employees

Abstract
This report analyses whether the business decisions should mainly focus on the best returns for the shareholders or should it 'take care' of others such as its employees and customers. Secondly, the paper presents what is meant by 'business ethical behaviour' and gives theoretical examples. Finally, it analyses the statement that 'ethical issues should not be deducted from the shareholders returns'.

Outline:
Should Business Decisions Focus only on the Best Returns for the Shareholders?
When the Talk about 'Business Ethics' became a Big Issue?
What is Meant by 'Ethics' and how a Business can Apply Ethical Behavior?
Is there any Connection between Corporate Ethical Position and the Business Profits? Ethical Considerations - should they be allowed to Detract from Shareholders Returns?

From the Paper
"This report analyses whether the business decisions should mainly focus on the best returns for the shareholders (owners) or should it 'take care' of others such as its employees and customers. Secondly, the paper presents what is meant by 'business ethical behaviour' and gives theoretical examples. Finally, it analyses the statement that 'ethical issues should not be deducted from the shareholders returns'.
"Milton Friedman named ''the greatest economist of our times'' and also ''a master of the market'' by 'The Economist' (2006), has argued that ''the only social responsibility of business is to increase its profits'' (Knights and Willmott, 2007, p.510). Warren Buffet (2005) supports such claim and argues that the main purpose for running a business is to increase its profits/ returns and to keep the shareholders satisfied, as they are the ones that invest in the business and allow it to operate on the market."

Tags:shareholders, profits, economist

Abstract
Thiis paper explain that global businesses ethics take into account both moral attitudes and moral reasoning; however, the relationship between these two elements is unclear. The author points out that recent studies in business ethics have shown both remarkable similarities and differences across cultures with respect to attitudes toward questionable business practices.

Abstract
This is a paper discussing some basic tenets of business ethics as they are applied to business, government and community organizations.

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"Does a code of ethics have a place in the professional world or should professionals simply be expected to behave in the same ethical manner as a person outside of the office? There are several positions on this debate."

Tags:ethics, business ethics, professionalism, management

Abstract
This document discusses the similarities between business ethics and corporate social responsibility. The writer maintains that that not only are they similar expressions of corporate and organizational behavior but business ethics are derived from corporate social responsibility. The writer discusses that corporate social responsibility is the basis for organizational values in a company and its business ethics depend upon the sincerity of its value system in order to get any traction among employees.

Tags:business, ethics, corporate

Abstract
This paper discusses the roots of ethical theory. The author points out that ethics are valid principals for business management. The paper relates business ethics as a principle driven approach to business actions.

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"Contrary to popular belief, as noted by Elaine Sternberg, there are universally valid principals of business ethics that operate everywhere in the world. Business ethics are rooted in an entire body of ethical theory that can be traced back to ancient philosophers such as Socrates, Aristotle and Confucius. The purpose of this report is to answer the question posed in the title what is ethics. It will be argued that business ethics are a body of principles used to ..."

Tags:business, ethics

Abstract
This paper reviews a chapter in Griffin et al. on two realms of business ethics. The areas examines include legal-political, and social-cultural. The paper further describes two newspaper articles in reference to Griffin et al's topics. This includes a reflection and a call to do more than memorise law or understand custom. Business Ethics come into view as a complex subject with which the individual should learn to grapple, early on, towards principles and more general understanding, and of differences.

From the Paper
"Griffin, Ebert & Starke's second chapter in, Business, refers to two different kinds of ethical and legal concerns that are part of one's business environment. (2007) For instance, organizational boundaries must be recognized by business people that must keep business and government distinct domains. (Griffin et al: 2007:38-39) The overall endeavour of business in North America involves a strong expectation of ethical compliance. (Griffin et al:2007:55-56) In short, engaging in business means being alert to unethical practices to be avoided."

Tags:text chapter ii, two media sources, business ethics

Abstract
This paper evaluates how Lois Jenson and whistle blowing relate to business ethics and examines how conflicting social and cultural values in a work environment can lead to landmark court decisions. The paper discusses how these landmark decisions changed the way that people conduct themselves in the workplace. Jenson's experience had national implications, which demonstrates the relationship between whistle-blowing and business ethics.

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"Evaluating how Lois Jenson and whistle blowing relate to business ethics requires examining how conflicting social and cultural values in a work environment can lead to landmark court decisions which legally restrict millions of people from engaging in workplace conduct they and their peers had previously considered justified. Her experience had national implications, which demonstrates the relationship between whistle-blowing and business ethics. Lois Jenson and other female employees working for Eveleth Mines were sexually harassed by male co-workers, who resented their presence. According to Kessler-Harris (2002) "these men were union brothers, and this, according to their leaders, was merely their culture."

Tags:jenson, business, ethics

Abstract
This paper provides a business ethics claim analysis on deceptive advertising that contends deceptive advertising is unethical and unfair and should be prohibited. The paper provides an explanation of the claim.

From the Paper
"Deceptive techniques are unethical and unfair in advertising and should be prohibited in all cases ..."

Tags:business, ethics, advertising