Utilitarianism or utility theory, is concerned with the consequences of decisions and actions.

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The Integrity Movement in business ethics emphasizes ethical leadership beyond legal compliance.

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Utilitarianism or utility theory, is concerned with the consequences of decisions and actions.

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Cost-benefit analysis is useful for analyzing business ethics conflicts where only money is involved.

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The Ford Pinto case is an excellent example of the successful application of cost-benefit analysis to solve a conflict between safety and cost.

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Research shows that employees are more committed to ethical organizations.

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The "Reflection on Ford Pinto" attempts to explain the effect of corporate culture on an indiviual's decision-making.

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Everyone wins when "the most good for the most people" is applied to resovle an ethics conflict!

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Consideration of stakeholders' interests is very important in ethical analysis.

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A conflict can be defined as two opposing duties, rights or responsibilities-----being pulled in two different directions.

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In "the drug study" the physician-researcher has fiduciary responsibilities that include maintaining the integrity of the research study.

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Emanuel Kant is famous for stating, "do unto others as you would want done to you."

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Effectively managing risk is an important aspect of business ethics.

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Punitive damage awards are designed to influence behavior and to produce safer products.

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Financial reward is all that counts in business.

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The "gatekeepers"-----credit rating agencies, stock analysts, corporate board of directors, auditors, government regulators-----did an excellent job that helped to mitigate or lessen

the great economic crisis.

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The "layoff case" demonstrates that loyalty to company and loyalty to a friend can present a conflict.

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One should always put loyalty to friends above loyalty to company since companies do not expect employees to be loyal to company orders, process, policies and guidelines.

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Accepting discounts from salespersons can create huge conflict of interest with one's company; for example, the next purchase offer may not be competitively priced.

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A "hostile work environment" is a form of sexual harassment.

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Gifts and entertainment show respect for customers and generally are not prohibited as bribes.

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