Why Ethics Are Important For Business?

Ethics concern an individual’s moral judgements about right and wrong. Decisions taken within an organisation may be made by individuals or groups, but whoever makes them will be influenced by the culture of the company. The decision to behave ethically is a moral one; employees must decide what they think is the right course of action. This may involve rejecting the route that would lead to the biggest short-term profit.

A company which sets out to work within its own ethical guidelines is also less at risk of being fined for poor behaviour, and less likely to find themselves in breach of one of a large number of laws concerning required behaviour.

                   

Reputation is one of a company’s most important assets, and one of the most difficult to rebuild should it be lost.  Maintaining the promises it has made is crucial to maintaining that reputation. Ethical Sales Practices play a vital role for Brand Reputation.                                                                                                                                                                                          

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Businesses not following any kind of ethical code or carrying out their social responsibility leads to wider consequences. Unethical behaviour may damage a firm’s reputation and make it less appealing to stakeholders. This means that profits could fall as a result.









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