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C/B/4392. Literature review. How Does Unethical Behaviour Affect Brand Image?

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3000
DATE:
2012
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39.99 GBP

This literature review assesses the way in which unethical behaviour affects brand image. The paper begins by introducing background information on the subject, and follows with a scholarly literature review as well as a review of the mainstream literature.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, unethical behaviour, brand image,

 

C/B/4352. Bhopal disaster: issues of CSR and stakeholders' responsibility

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3450
DATE:
2012
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The paper looks at the disaster in Bhopal, a plant owned by Union Carbide and the Indian government, addressing the issues of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and stakeholders’ responsibility to determine who should be held liable for the disaster. The theory of CSR and stakeholder theory are reviewed and discussed in the context of business ethics.

 

KEYWORDS: Bhopal disaster, CSR, stakeholders’ responsibility, Union Carbide, business ethics,

 

C/B/4272. Business ethics: case study of Puredrug's dilemma

WORDS:
2050
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper addresses an ethical dilemma faced by a fictitious company Puredrug over the sale of Travolene in Philippines: the drug is known to have harmful side effects, although it was approved by older tests. The company’s handling of the situation is examined making references to the Prisoner’s Dilemma model, and discussing utilitarian standards of morality and accountability for one’s actions.

 

KEYWORDS: Business ethics, Puredrug, Travolene, morality, Prisoner’s dilemma,

 

C/B/4270. Business ethics and moral responsibility in food and drinks industry

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2900
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper addresses the role of business ethics in modern organizations defining the concept of moral responsibility and examining the importance of ethics and moral responsibility in the food and drinks industry. Alcohol promotion by alcohol selling companies is discussed, examples are provided of unethical practices used by drinks and food selling companies who disregard health issues related to their products.

 

KEYWORDS: Business ethics, moral responsibility, food and drinks industry, alcohol promotion, health issues,

 

C/B/4267. Theories of Justice in Organisational Context

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2950
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at theories of justice focusing on the theory of distributive justice (TDJ) and the theory of procedural justice (TPJ). TDJ and TPJ are compared arguing which theory is more persuasive when applied to the organisational context, and establishing a close inter-dependence between them.

 

KEYWORDS: Theories of Justice, Organisational Context,

 

C/B/4242. Whistle blowing in workplace: case study of ethical dilemma faced by employee of tobacco firm Brown and Williamson

WORDS:
1950
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines a case of an ethical dilemma faced by an employee of the US tobacco company Brown and Williamson about whether he should go public and ‘blow the whistle’ on the immoral practices of the company, or keep quiet. Issue of employee loyalty are discussed, the consequences of blowing the whistle in the workplace are considered. Arguments in favour and against business ethics are presented touching on the concepts of justice and fairness.

 

KEYWORDS: Whistle blowing, workplace, ethical dilemma, Brown and Williamson, business ethics,

 

C/B/4225. Do financial markets need professional code of ethics of ICFA or other bodies?

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2300
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines whether financial markets require a code of ethics such as the one issued by the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts (ICFA). The functions of ethical codes are explained discussing unethical practices of Enron’s manipulation with accounting statements, and providing examples of unethical behaviour towards clients. Principles required by financial markets’ code of ethics are outlined, the consequences of unethical behaviour are considered.

 

KEYWORDS: financial markets, professional code of ethics, ICFA,

 

C/B/4224. Professional Code of Ethics and Financial Markets

WORDS:
2450
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper addresses the issues of professional ethics explaining the importance of professional obligations, and discussing the impacts of corporate misconduct on financial markets. The concept of utilitarianism is explained with regard to professional ethics. The code of ethics issued by the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts (ICFA) is examined discussing its application in financial markets.

 

KEYWORDS: Professional Code of Ethics, Financial Markets, Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts, ICFA,

 

C/B/4194. Is the concept of privacy dead?

WORDS:
3500
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

This paper aims to examine whether the concept of privacy is dead or not. The paper begins by providing an overview of the notion of privacy in the age of information, and follows with a discussion regarding examples of business practices that raise privacy concerns. The different regulations in place to protect the privacy rights of individuals are outlined, and the paper then argues whether lack of privacy is an issue that should be dealt with or whether it is an issue that people need to learn to accept.

 

KEYWORDS: Privacy, age of information, business practices, privacy concerns,

 

C/B/4166. Business ethics and CSR in relation to racial discrimination

WORDS:
1250
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines business ethics and CSR in relation to racial discrimination. The paper begins by evaluating the Universalism theory, and follows with an identification of the problems surrounding racial discrimination in the UK. The ways in which these issues can be resolved are identified before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: Business ethics, CSR, racial discrimination, Universalism theory,

 

C/B/4126. An examination of suitable business entities for a tour guide business

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2200
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper examines the most suitable business entity available to adopt a potential tour guide business based in York. The paper examines different business entity types, namely partnerships, private limited companies, and unincorporated arrangements. Issues regarding bank lending are assessed, and the paper also examines different financial services. The current characteristics in the retail, leisure and tourism sector are examined before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: business entity, tour guide business, New York, partnership, private limited company, unincorporated arrangements, bank lending, financial services, retail sector, leisure sector, tourism sector,

 

C/B/4081. An examination of two models of business ethics

WORDS:
900
DATE:
2011
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9.99 GBP

This paper examines business ethics and aims to examine two model frameworks. The paper evaluates the Deontological (duty-based ethics) Model and the Rawlsian (Social Justice) Model. Each model is discussed in detail, and the paper presents the theory relating to both.

 

KEYWORDS: Business ethics, Deontological model, Rawlsian model, duty based ethics, social justice,

 

C/B/3974. Ethical Constraints and Corporate Governance in BP

WORDS:
1700
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the culpable decisions and management failings of the governance of British Petroleum (BP) in Texas City that led to the accident at the BP refinery. Criteria behind ethical standards of business conduct are addressed, legislation protecting the victims of corporate misconduct is reviewed.

 

KEYWORDS: BP, British Petroleum, corporate governance, ethical constraints, misconduct, culpability, egoism,

 

S/M/643. Ethics and international managers

WORDS:
1450
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines the role of ethics for international managers, and aims to assess how managers respond to ethical challenges. The paper does this by examining, in detail, previous literature on the subject. Topics including normative ethics, ethical decision making strategies, and ethical codes of conduct are evaluated and the paper uses two case studies, Telenor and Alfa group to further the discussion.

 

KEYWORDS: Normative ethics, ethical decision making, ethical codes, Telenor Group, Alfa Group,

 

S/B/632. An examination of the importance of ethical international business practices

WORDS:
1650
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines the importance of ethical practices in international business in relation to Milton Friedman’s doctrine. Ethical practices are examined in reference to legal responsibility, economic responsibility, and corporate governance. The concept of the “web of relationships” is discussed, and the paper then evaluates competitive advantage, foreign direct investment, and international trade.

 

KEYWORDS: Business ethics, international business, Milton Friedman, legal responsibility, economic responsibility, corporate governance, web of relationships, competitive advantage, foreign direct investment, international trade,

 

C/HR/1057. Examination of ethical management in organizations

WORDS:
3200
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

This paper examines ethics in the work place and aims to assess reasons why management teams fail to manage it. The paper outlines the need for ethics, employee efficiency and the benefits that organizations gain from ethics. Different theories on ethics are assessed, like the rights theory, the utilitarianism theory, and the justice theory. The paper then outlines sources of ethical problems, some of which include gender diversity, harassment, and incompetence. The next section then assesses why management fail to regulate ethics. The paper examines reasons like lack of ethical training programs, lack of communication, and unfair treatment. The paper then concludes by providing recommendations for the correct management of ethics.

 

KEYWORDS: Ethics, management, employee efficiency, the rights theory, the utilitarianism theory, the justice theory, gender diversity, harassment, incompetence!,

 

C/B/3817. CSR and ethical issues of business-consumer relations

WORDS:
3050
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper addresses the principles of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the ethical issues of business-consumer relations across global supply chains. Unethical practices of the Irish fashion retailer Primark are discussed and compared to those of Wall-Mart. Arguments are presented in favour and against ethical responsibility in marketing outlining the benefits of fair trade.

 

KEYWORDS: CSR, corporate social responsibility, ethical issues, business-consumer relations, Primark, Wall-Mart, fair trade,

 

C/B/3802. Business Ethics and External Governance: Case Study of BP in Texas City

WORDS:
2250
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper addresses the problems of ethics in corporate governance explaining the meaning of laudable and culpable decisions and offering a case study of business ethics at British Petroleum (BP) in Texas City. BP’s laudable and culpable decisions are identified and ranked, the ways to place and avoid blame are outlined, the use of ethical standards in business conducts is discussed, the role of external governance is argued.

 

KEYWORDS: British Petroleum, BP, Texas City, ethical standards, external governance, corporate misconduct,

 

C/B/3758. Examination of ethics and corporate governance at BP Texas

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper focuses on BP (Texas) in relation to governance and ethics, and is split into three sections. The first part of the paper identifies the laudable and culpable decisions of BP Texas, and assesses how much blame these place on the culprits. The second section outlines the standard ways in which blame can be placed and avoided, whilst the third section analyses the use of ethical standards to assess business conduct. The final part of this study discusses how external governance may protect victims of corporate misconduct.

 

KEYWORDS: BP, British Petroleum, corporate governance, ethics, laudable decisions, culpable decisions, blame,

 

C/B/3756. Literary review. Business ethics. Case study The Body Shop

WORDS:
1800
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This literature review focuses on business ethics, and uses The Body Shop as a case study. The review begins by providing the background on the subject, and identifies the ethical dilemmas that entrepreneurs face. Social entrepreneurship is examined in reference to The Body Shop and Anita Roddicks style of entrepreneurship. The last section of the review then examines social entrepreneurship and profit making.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, business ethics, The Body Shop, entrepreneur, Social entrepreneurship, Anita Roddick, profit making,

 

C/B/3710. Examination of corporate social responsibility and ethical business practices in the construction industry: case study Bellway Homes Ltd

WORDS:
1600
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines corporate social responsibility (CSR) and ethical business practices in relation to Bellway Homes Ltd, a house building firm. The paper discusses the theory of CSR in the construction industry in general, and then focuses on CSR practices at Bellway Homes Ltd. Then an in depth analysis is carried out, and the paper concludes by analyzing why the organisation fulfils their obligations in relation to CSR and ethical business practices.

 

KEYWORDS: corporate social responsibility, CSR, ethical business, Bellway Homes Ltd, construction industry!,

 

C/B/3634. Stakeholder theory and its application to ethical practices of ASDA

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2450
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper critically reviews the stakeholder theory by Milton Freedman applying it to a case study of ASDA that has recently become a member of the Ethical Trading Initiative. Key ethical issues faced by ASDA staff are considered evaluating the effectiveness of the company’s ethical policies.

 

KEYWORDS: Stakeholder theory, ethical practices, ASDA,

 

C/B/3619. Business ethics in conditions of global financial crisis

WORDS:
1200
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the role of business ethics in the light of the global financial crisis that resulted in the collapse of major banks. Loss of confidence in banks is addressed highlighting the significance of business ethics in restoring investors’ trust in financial services.

 

KEYWORDS: Business ethics, global financial crisis, banks, financial services,

 

C/B/3607. Review of article “When good people do bad things at work” by Moberg

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2350
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper reviews the article “When good people do bad things at work” by D.J. Moberg discussing whether most unethical acts in business are caused by human weaknesses and failings rather than selfishness and greed. The problems raised in the article are outlined and provided with critical commentaries.

 

KEYWORDS: Review, When good people do bad things at work, Moberg,

 

C/B/3595. Review of Article “Only the Ethical Survive: Leadership in Fairness and Honesty Makes Good Business Sense” by Hackworth

WORDS:
2600
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper presents a review of the article “Only the Ethical Survive: Leadership in Fairness and Honesty Makes Good Business Sense” by Michael Hackworth on the moral and ethics of leadership in modern organisations. The issue of professional ethics is discussed with reference to the ideas about organisational culture, strategy and values expressed in the article.

 

KEYWORDS: Review, Only the Ethical Survive, Leadership in fairness and honesty, Hackworth,