Ethics In Business Law

Ethics in Business Law

Amanda Rabius

ETH/321

October 16, 2017

J. William Eshelman (Bill) Ethics in Business Law

According to the Judicial Learning Center (JLC), “Laws are rules that bind all people living in a community. Laws protect our general safety, and ensure our rights as citizens against abuses by other people, by organizations, and by the government itself. We have laws to help provide for our general safety. These exist at the local, state and national levels” (n.d.). The same as individuals in society, business entities are subject to legalities intended to offer every member in the industry a fair chance to succeed. But, when objectives take precedence over ethical decision making, it implies the importance of ethics in business
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621), ironically the portion of workers that witnessed unethical or illegal misconduct at work has amplified. According to Journal of Business Ethics, in 2003 the ratio was at 22% with a quick jump into 2005 at a staggering 52% (Andreoli & Lefkowitz, 2008, p. 309) One of the major behavioral science disciplines that have contributed to the development of organizational behavior is management (Kashyap, 2017). So, even though legislation is a major component in that businesses operate in an ethical matter, ultimately - the responsibility lies with the business. Subsequently, having strict supervision to oversee all operations at such demands would more than likely have an adverse outcome in the business operation. So, it is important for the organization to understand, establish and demonstrate a business ethics framework relevant to the company. By enabling a sponsorship to the framework is an expression of social policy in the workplace by employers for purposes such as determining controlling entities. Morals are linked with personal behavior whereas ethics are related to organizational principles to normalize the behavior of all employees - including top executives and other management. Ethical behavior refers to conduct that meets moral and legal commitments to clients and coworkers. It 's clear that ethics is an important dimension for
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In many cases, factors can hinder legal enforcement needing employees to consider the option of an alternative dispute resolution (ADR). There are various alternative dispute resolution options, that are regularly used. (Andreoli & Lefkowitz, 2008) First clarifying, the use of ADR processes are not rejected with litigation. In addition, disputes going through an ADR are negotiated by tactics in arbitration, mediation or settlement before it goes to trial. However, the use of arbitration and mediation are the most commonly used. Bales & Eviston noted, “As Congress continues to create new employment and consumer laws, arbitration of disputes continues to expand” continuing “The Supreme Court, however, has consistently endorsed arbitration whether it is by pre-dispute or post-dispute agreement” (2010). Arbitration is a proposal in which all parties agree upon to dispute so that a final decision can be agreed with a legitimate third party; compared to having an actual court case. It is informal, quick, and can have provisions depending on the dispute. Accordingly, mediation is used as an alternative to arbitration. The parties involved with the dispute submit information to an impartial mediator in hopes to reach an agreement through the means of communication and recommendations. The decision or award determined in this process, however, is not binding.