The purpose of this paper is to provide more insights to managers on how to improve their company's identity and image through the incorporation of different cultural settings. This may be through the employment of policies and regulations in each department that will encourage the interaction of employees from different cultural backgrounds. It will also enable the managers to understand the employee's needs and wants and assist them wherever they can. This study will provide more insights into these topics and will develop a basis i which the employer and employee can build mutual trust regardless of ethical challenges within organizational settings.
Table of Contents
- Business Ethics
- Creating Shared Value
- Triple Bottom Line
- Corporate Responsibility
- Environmental, Social and Governance Issues
- Corporate Accountability
- Responsible Investment
- Responsible Business
- Corporate Sustainability
- Sustainability
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Corporate Citizenship
- Corporate Governance
- Establishing Strategic Direction
- Ensuring Compliance with Corporate Policies, Standards and Procedures
- Executing Strategy and Managing Risks
- Company Ethics
- Role of the board
- Board structure
- Role of individual directors
- Defining Role of the chair
- Governance Roles
- Role of the company secretary
- Role of the CEO
- Director protection
- Board evaluation
- Director remuneration
- Director selection
- Director induction
- Director development
- Key Board Functions
- Board Behavioural Dynamics
- Board Effectiveness
- Strategy
- CEO
- Monitoring
- Compliance
- Risk management
- Policy framework
- Networking
- Stakeholder communication
- Decision making
- Improving Board Processes
- Board meetings
- Board meeting agenda
- Board papers
- Board minutes
- Board calendar
- Committees
- Earning Trust Using Ethical Behavior
Objectives and Key Themes
This text aims to explore the multifaceted aspects of business ethics, examining its practical implementation within organizations and its impact on corporate performance and stakeholder relationships. The text analyzes the role of ethical behavior in building trust and achieving sustainable competitive advantage.
- The importance of ethical behavior in business management and operations.
- The relationship between business ethics, corporate social responsibility, and organizational performance.
- The role of corporate governance in fostering ethical conduct.
- The impact of ethical business practices on stakeholder trust and long-term sustainability.
- The challenges of implementing and maintaining ethical standards in a globalized business environment.
Chapter Summaries
Business Ethics: This chapter introduces the concept of business ethics and its growing importance in the current globalized business landscape. It highlights the challenges faced by managers in fully implementing ethical standards and social responsibility within their organizations. The chapter emphasizes the crucial role of ethics in building a strong corporate image and achieving a competitive advantage. It also distinguishes between a company's identity (internal perception) and its image (external perception) and how both are shaped by ethical practices.
Corporate Governance: This section delves into the mechanisms of corporate governance and their influence on ethical conduct. It examines the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders within the corporate structure, including the board of directors, individual directors, the CEO, and the company secretary. The chapter discusses processes like board evaluation, director selection, and the importance of establishing clear policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance and manage risks effectively. The emphasis is on the systems and structures that support ethical decision-making at the organizational level.
Company Ethics: This chapter explores the connection between a company's culture, its management practices, and its ethical standards. It emphasizes the importance of aligning employees' behavior with the values established by management, underscoring the responsibility of managers to foster a culture of ethical conduct. The chapter highlights that the ethical actions of both managers and employees contribute to a well-organized company and that management must implement and monitor ethical norms for acceptable conduct.
Earning Trust Using Ethical Behavior: This section underscores the vital link between ethical behavior and the building of trust among stakeholders (customers, investors, and vendors). It argues that ethical business practices are essential for creating long-term relationships based on fairness and honesty. The chapter references the importance of prioritizing stakeholder interests and the positive effects that ethical behavior has on an organization's reputation and stability.
Keywords
Business ethics, corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, stakeholder trust, ethical leadership, organizational culture, compliance, risk management, sustainability, competitive advantage.
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- Citation du texte
- Mary Jackline Njoki (Auteur), 2020, Business Ethics. Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1128992
