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1. Explain the determinants of a civil society
2. Explain the concept of ethical behavior
3. Describe ethical behavior in business
4. Discuss corporate social responsibility5. Describe the arguments for and against
society responsibility
6. Explain cause-related marketing
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Foundations of Ethical Behavior
• Individuals and companies must behave responsibly, based on certain ethical codes of conduct (what is right or wrong)
• Our moral reasoning guiding our decisions and actions can be….– Teleological-decisions are based on the
consequences of the action– Utilitarianism-an action is right if produces
greatest amount of good– Deontological-moral reasoning occurs per se,
independently, consequence is not an issue
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The Modes of Social Control in The Modes of Social Control in a Civil Societya Civil Society
Ethics comprise the moral principles or values that generally govern the conduct of an individual or a group. There is no law for “cutting in line,” however, cutting in line is not considered polite and may anger some people. Order is maintained by the following factors:•Ethics•Laws•Formal and informal groups•Self-regulation•The media•An active civil society
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Ethical Development LevelsEthical Development Levels
PreconventionalMorality
ConventionalMorality
PostconventionalMorality
MoreMature
MoreChildlike
• Based on what will be punished or rewarded
• Self-centered, calculating, selfish
• Moves toward the expectations of society
• Concerned over legality and the opinion of others
• Concern about how they judge themselves
• Concern if it is right in the long run
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Reward Punishment Model of Ethical Behavior in Business
(Un)ethicalBehavior
Economic Reward
Quantum ofPunishment
Probability ofPunishment~ > *
Source: Waheeduzzaman and Myers (2010), Influence of Economic Reward and Punishment on Unethical Behavior: An Empirical Study
Explanation of the Model
• The premise of the model is, ethical or unethical behavior depends on the relationship among three factors:– economic reward or benefit that a businessman receives
from the unethical practice– the quantum (severity) of punishment the society
imposes for such wrong-doing– and the probability of receiving the punishment.
• Severity of punishment and its probability work as a deterrent for unethical behavior.
• A businessman will risk the practice of unethical behavior as long as the economic reward is significantly greater than the product of punishment and its probability.
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Ethical Decision MakingEthical Decision Making
Influential FactorsInfluential Factors
Extent of Problems
Top Management Actions
Potential Consequences
Social Consensus
Probability of Harm
Time UntilConsequences
Number Affected
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Creating Ethical GuidelinesCreating Ethical Guidelines
A Code of Ethics:
• Helps identify acceptable business practices
• Helps control behavior internally • Avoids confusion in decision
making• Facilitates discussion about right
and wrong
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Ethics in Other CountriesEthics in Other Countries
• Prohibits U.S. corporations from making illegal payments to foreign officials.
• Has been criticized for putting U.S. businesses at a disadvantage.
• Has encouraged some countries to implement their own anti-bribery laws.
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
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Corporate Social ResponsibilityCorporate Social Responsibility
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Corporate social responsibility is a business’s concern for society’s
welfare.
Stakeholder theory says that social responsibility is paying attention to the
interest of every affected stakeholder in every aspect of a firm’s operation.
Corporate Social ResponsibilityCorporate Social Responsibility
For• It is the right thing to do• Businesses have the
resources to devote to fixing social problems
• Prevents government regulation and potential fines
• It can be profitable
Against• Takes focus away from
making profits• Business executives
spend shareholder money on environmental initiatives
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The Pyramid of Corporate Social
Responsibility
Source: Archie B. Carroll, “The Pyramid of Corporate Social Responsibility: Toward the Moral Management of Organizational Stakeholders,” adaptation of Figure 3, p. 42. Reprinted from Business Horizons, July/Aug. 1991. Copyright © 1991 by the Foundation
for the School of Business at Indiana University. Reprinted with permission.
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SustainabilitySustainability
• Socially responsible companies will outperform their peers.
• It is in business’s best interest to find ways to attack society’s ills.
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Green MarketingGreen Marketing
The development and marketing of products designed to minimize negative effects on the environment or improve the environment.
– Environmentally aware customers pay more for products
– Companies must try to educate customers of environmental benefits
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Cause-Related MarketingCause-Related Marketing
For-profit and non-profit organizations cooperate to generate funds. Generates about $7 billion annuallyToo many causes lead to customer cause fatigue
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Ch 3 Discussion Questions
1. Explain the reward punishment model of ethical behavior in business.
2. Explain the foundations of ethical behavior.
3. What is Corporate Social Responsibility? Explain the Pyramid of Corporate Social Responsibility.
4. Explain its arguments for and against.
Chapter 3 VideoChapter 3 Video
ZapposZappos, the world’s largest online shoe retailer, discusses its commitment to social responsibility and to ethical behavior. Developing employee activities and long-term relationships with charitable organizations allows Zappos to ingrain the
importance of helping the greater good into its organizational culture. Zappos culture also guides its employees to make
ethical decisions.
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