Ethical Conduct In The Business World: “A Trust To Be Kep“

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cal theory to the various problems that arise in business. They have shown not only that the work place is a fruitful area for philosophical exploration but also that those who are in business and those who will be joining the work force can benefit from the results.

This topic affects each one of us, whether as a student (whatever the major and wherever we are from), as a faculty member, administrator, secretary, dancer at the PCC night show, parent, politician, or corporate executive. We all face ethical dilemmas, that is to say, situations where at least two hard choices are possible and where one must be selected. We have to make decisions affecting others based on our values. Or we may feel we have been a victim of an unethical decision and may have to weigh the pros and cons of contesting it.

Numerous news stories, often headline stories, feature individuals or corporations having difficulty making appropriate decisions. Shortly after selecting this topic the author found a lead story in the evening newspaper dealing with the bank o...