BUSINESS AND CORPORATION LAW.

Running Head: BUSINESS AND CORPORATION LAW
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Ethics and Professional Relationship
9/9/2019
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Ethics and Professional Relationship
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Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Ethical theories and application.......................................................................................................2
Judgment..........................................................................................................................................4
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................5
References........................................................................................................................................6

Ethics and Professional Relationship
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Introduction
Ethics has an important role in every field of life and the role becomes more crucial when
it comes to commercial activities and business. Every person who is engaged in business
activities is required to behave responsibly and ethically (Businesscasestudies, 2019). Many of
the times, people cannot understand what they exactly want to do to fulfill their ethical
obligations. To resolve such a situation, different ethical theories are there. In the presented
report, the focus will be made on two of such theories. Secondly, a brief judgment regarding the
best course of action will also be discussed. At last, a conclusion will be drawn upon
summarizing findings of the report.
Ethical theories and application
Before moving the discussion towards different ethical theories, first, it is necessary to
understand what these theories are. To answer this question, this is to state that these theories are
different concepts, which provide the basis of decision-making. Each of the theories has different
views, points, and beliefs (Chonko, 2012). The theories selected here are deontology and virtue
ethics theory as the same seems to be the most relevant considering facts stated in the case.
Starting the discussion from the first theory that is deontology, this is to state that the same focus
on duty (Ethics, 2016). It is also known as duty-based ethics. As per this theory, actions, which
follow the rules, are ethical. The theory demands every person to perform his/her duty as per
rules and obligations (White, 2010). In the case presented hereby, there is a presentation of non-
accurate rates to the council and the situation is going on the same since years. Now presenting
the true situation before the council may lead to adverse consequences for employees and other