Business Ethics Assignment 2022

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BUSINESS ETHICS 2
1. Companies use a code of ethics to preserve a certain level of ethics within their
organization. Think about a company that you believe constantly displays ethical behavior.
If you had to pull from their code of ethics to improve a different company's code, what
types of items would you want to replicate, and why?
The company whose code of ethics I would replicate would be the Coke-a-Cola Company
given their reputation. This is because their code of ethics is multi-disciplinary and not only
caters for their employees but for the community and the environment as well; this promotes the
principle of inclusiveness and improves the relationship of all the parties involved. The items
that I would replicate would be their commitment to sustainability through recycling of the
bottles they use to package their products (Tamari, 2018). This would be done with the aim of
reducing the carbon footprint that will be left by the other company on the earth. This is a
remarkable activity done by this company and other companies should learn from such actions so
as to also improve their public image. I would also replicate their commitment to providing
services to the community which has been outstanding among other companies. In order for a
company to be considered ethical, it needs to show value and respect for its employees as well as
the community at large. This will also ensure that the other company is considered positively in
the community, and it is able to sell its products to them (Collier, 2014).

BUSINESS ETHICS 3
2. Think about a company you have worked for, either currently or in the past. Reflect
upon the corporate culture with respect to the practice of ethics within the organization.
What was leadership's role in establishing this culture within the organization? How did
power and motivation relate to the degree of ethical conduct?
The employees often take cues on ethical behavior from the leaders of the company as they
act as the role models. If the managers act dishonestly when handling matters related to the
company, it is likely that the employees will also be dishonest in the way the handle matters at
the company. The leadership role in any company is a vital role and the leaders should always
comply with ethical requirements so that the employees would feel responsible for their acts in
cases where they act unethically (Congress, 2013). Having people in leadership positions who
act unethically means that the employees will feel justified to act unethically since they are
behaving exactly as their bosses; thus leadership plays an important role in establishing an
ethical culture in the workplace. How the leaders act creates perception among employees on
how they are supposed to behave while at work. The leaders are responsible for setting the
companies goals, mission, and vision. They also provide the rules that need to be followed in
terms of what is considered acceptable behavior and what is not. They are also responsible for
organizing activities such as team building and conferences through which the employees can
learn about the codes of conduct set by the company (Saunders, 2011).