Making it Stick | Provide three examples of unethical behavior by a customer and a supplier

Provide three examples of unethical behavior by a customer and a supplier.

Customer

1. At a department store swapping a used piece of good with a brand new item.
2. Telling the cashier you gave him a $20 when you really gave him a $10 and you want the rest of your change back.
3. Wearing a new piece of clothing keeping the tags on it knowing you will return it after you have worn it.

Supplier

1. Having sweat shops in international countries to create profit maximization.
2. Selling an item that is a defective product.
3. False advertising

Source: Ghillyer_Business Ethics A Real World Approach 2e

Making it Stick | What can a well written code of ethics do? 1. It can capture what the organization understands ethical behavior to mean. 2. It can establish a detailed guide of acceptable behavior. 3. It can state policies for behavior in specific situations. 4. It can document punishments for violations of those policies

What can a well written code of ethics do?

1. It can capture what the organization understands ethical behavior to mean.

2. It can establish a detailed guide of acceptable behavior.

3. It can state policies for behavior in specific situations.

4. It can document punishments for violations of those policies.



Source: Ghillyer_Business Ethics A Real World Approach 2e

Making it Stick | What steps can be taken to create an ethical culture that is sustainable?

What steps can be taken to create an ethical culture that is sustainable?

1. Establish a code of ethics.

2. Support the code of ethics with extensive training for every member of the organization.

3. Hire an ethics officer.

4. Celebrate and reward ethical behavior demonstrated by employees.

5. Promote the organization's commitment to ethical behavior.

6. Continue to monitor the behavior as the organization grows.



Source: Ghillyer_Business Ethics A Real World Approach 2e

CSR | Case / Opinion | Closing down a factory

Closing down a factory

Please prepare arguments for and against the following behavior:

Your company is managing to maintain a good profit margin on the computer parts you manufacture in a very tough economy. Recently, an opportunity has come along to move your production capacity overseas. The move will reduce manufacturing costs significantly as a result of tax incentives and lower labor costs, resulting in an anticipated 15 percent increase in profits for the company. However, the costs associated with shutting down your United States–based operations would mean that you wouldn’t see those increased profits for a minimum of three years. Your U.S. factory is the largest employer in the surrounding town, and shutting it down will result in the loss of over 800 jobs. The loss of those jobs is expected to devastate the economy of the local community.







Source: Ghillyer_Business Ethics A Real World Approach 2e