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Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Slide 1: 5-0 Bateman Snell Management 5th Edition Competingin theNew Era Slide 2: 5-1 Part Two Chapter 5 - Ethics and Corporate Responsibility Chapter Outline Ethics Corporate Social Responsibility The Political Environment The Natural Environment Learning Objectives : 5-2 Learning Objectives After studying Chapter 5, you will know: how different ethical perspectives guide decision making how companies influence the ethics environment the options you have when confronting ethical issues the important issues surrounding corporate social responsibility how the political and social environment affects your firm’s competitive position and legitimacy the strategies corporations use to manage the political and social environment the role of managers in our natural environment Ethics : 5-3 Ethics Ethics the system of rules governing the ordering of values affects people’s behavior and the ‘goods’ that are worth seeking values - principles of conduct ethics becomes more complicated when a situation dictates that one value overrules another business ethics - the moral principles and standards that guide behavior in the world of business Ethics (cont.) : 5-4 Ethics (cont.) Ethical systems moral philosophy - the principles, rules, and values people use in deciding what is right and wrong universalism - individuals should uphold certain values, regardless of the immediate result important values are those that society needs to function teleology - an act is morally right if it produces a desired result egoism - acceptable behavior maximizes consequences for the individual utilitarianism - seeks the greatest good for the greatest number of people, thereby maximizing total utility Ethics (cont.) : 5-5 Ethics (cont.) Ethical systems (cont.) deontology - focuses on the rights of individuals ensures that equal respect is given to all persons concentrates on means relativism - ethical behavior defined by the opinions and behavior of relevant other people acknowledges the existence of different theoretical viewpoints group consensus is sought positive consensus signifies that an action is right, ethical, and acceptable Ethics (cont.) : 5-6 Ethics (cont.) Ethical systems (cont.) virtue ethics - morality defined by what a mature person with ‘good’ moral character would deem right society’s rules provide a moral minimum individual’s can transcend rules by applying personal standards Kohlberg’s model of cognitive moral development preconventional stage - decisions based on concrete rewards, punishments, and immediate self-interest conventional stage - actions conform to societal expectations principled stage - follow self-chosen ethical principle see beyond authority, laws, and norms Ethics (cont.) : 5-7 Ethics (cont.) The ethics environment Ethical climate - processes by which decisions are evaluated and made on the basis of right and wrong unethical corporate behavior may be the responsibility of an unethical individual often reveals a company culture that is ethically lax Corporate ethical standards- organizations must be explicit regarding their ethical standards and expectations there are many different corporate ethical standards golden rule accepted business practice intuitive approach Climate Factors Conducive To Unethical Behavior : 5-8 Climate Factors Conducive To Unethical Behavior Danger Signs Ethics (cont.) : 5-9 Ethics (cont.) The ethics environment (cont.) Ethics codes - most visible sign of corporate commitment to ethical behavior must be tailored to individual company’s philosophies address subjects such as employee conduct, community and environment, shareholders, customers, political activity Ethics programs compliance-based - designed by corporate counsel to prevent, detect, and punish legal violations increases surveillance and controls integrity-based - guiding principles that instill personal responsibility for ethical behavior Ethical Decision Making : 5-10 Define the issue clearly Ethical Decision Making Corporate Social Responsibility : 5-11 Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate social responsibility the obligation toward society assumed by business maximizes it positive effects on society and minimizes it negative effects economic responsibilities - produce goods and services that society wants at a price that perpetuates the business legal responsibilities - obey local, state, federal and relevant international laws ethical responsibilities - meeting other societal expectations, not written as law voluntary responsibilities - additional behaviors that society finds desirable and that the values of the business support Pyramid Of Corporate Social Responsibility : 5-12 Pyramid Of Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate Social Responsibility (cont.) : 5-13 Corporate Social Responsibility (cont.) Contrasting views profit maximization view managers obligated to maximize the present value of the firm economic performance is an organization’s primary social responsibility business judgment rule - allows management wide latitude in policy if the policy can be justified duty to pursue profits is not absolute principled moral reasoning view ethical actions are not optional, but mandatory organizations have a wider range of responsibilities that extend beyond the production of goods and services for a profit Corproate Social Responsibility (cont.) : 5-14 Corproate Social Responsibility (cont.) Reconciliation based on the idea that ethical behavior is both right and more profitable competitive advantages of socially responsible actions, especially over the long-term avoid unnecessary and costly regulation pay dividends to the reputation of the company profits can be made from attempts to solve society’s problems Corporate Social Responsibility (cont.) : 5-15 Corporate Social Responsibility (cont.) Corporate social responsiveness the process companies follow and the actions they take in the domain of corporate social responsibility CSR1 (corporate social responsibility) - principles, philosophies, and beliefs CSR2 (corporate social responsiveness) - processes companies follow and the actions they take both CSR1 and CSR2 have their critics in academia and business stakeholder management - managers do not manage relationships with society but with stakeholders Approaches To Corporate Social Responsiveness : 5-16 Approaches To Corporate Social Responsiveness Corporate Social Responsibility (cont.) : 5-17 Corporate Social Responsibility (cont.) Strategic voluntarism corporate philanthropy has become more strategic strive to do things that matter get recognition for their contributions support causes that both capitalize on and serve their businesses community service is increasingly an employee benefit The Political Environment : 5-18 The Political Environment Competitive advantage progressive organizations realize that government may be the source of competitive advantages for an individual company or an entire industry numerous examples of public policy that assists business Corporate legitimacy motive for business involvement in the public policy process organizations are legitimate to the extent that their goals and methods are consistent with those of society domain defense - activities intended to counter challenges to the organization’s legitimacy The Political Environment (cont.) : 5-19 The Political Environment (cont.) Strategies for influencing the political environment public affairs department - monitors key events and trends, analyzes their effects on the organization, recommends organizational responses, and implements political strategies Lobbying - traditional form of influence involves political professionals or company executives who establish communication channels with regulatory bodies Political action committees (PACs) - make donations to candidates for political office companies may ask employees or shareholders for contributions to political candidates, subject to certain limitations “protection money” - donated money intended to ensure that company is not disadvantaged in the legislative process Public Affairs Department : 5-20 Activities of Public Affairs Public Affairs Department The Political Environment (cont.) : 5-21 The Political Environment (cont.) Strategies for influencing the political environment (cont.) Corporate constituency programs - organizational effort to identify, educate, and motivate individuals to take political action that could benefit the organization encourage interested stakeholders to take grassroots action probably requires the greatest commitment of organizational resources Coalition building - finding other organizations or voter groups that share political interests on a particular legislative issue combine efforts and power to influence the environment The Political Environment (cont.) : 5-22 The Political Environment (cont.) Strategies for influencing the political environment (cont.) Stonewalling - use of public relations, legal action, and administrative processes to prevent or delay the introduction of legislation and regulation that may have an adverse impact on the organization rarely changes the conditions that led to the adverse regulation consumes considerable time and money, and may boomerang Strategic retreat - response to adverse regulatory change efforts to adapt products and processes to changes in the political and social environments while minimizing the negative effects of those changes The Natural Environment : 5-23 The Natural Environment Environmental issues range of issues is broad, and the impact huge must consider a mix of technical, ethical, social, and competitive issues e.g., many technological developments used by business are contributing to the destruction of ecological ecosystems A risk society sources of risk include: excessive production of hazards ecologically unsustainable consumption of natural resources risk has proliferated due to population explosion, industrial pollution, and environmental degradation The Natural Environment (cont.) : 5-24 The Natural Environment (cont.) Ecocentric management has as its goal the creation of sustainable economic development and improvement of quality of life worldwide for all organizational stakeholders seeks to minimize negative environmental impact design for environment (DFE) - tool for creating products that are easy to recover, reuse, or recycle all environmental effects of a product are examined during the design phase assessments of inputs analysis of how consumers will use and dispose of the product Ecocentric Management : 5-25 Ecocentric Management Ecocentric Management The Natural Environment (cont.) : 5-26 The Natural Environment (cont.) Environmental agenda for the future corporations are the only organizations with the resources, technology, and global power to help create a sustainable world webs of companies with a common ecological vision can combine their efforts into high-leverage, impactful action companies beginning to acquire the motivation to solve environmental problems may represent the biggest opportunity in the history of commerce You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
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Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Slide 1: 5-0 Bateman Snell Management 5th Edition Competingin theNew Era Slide 2: 5-1 Part Two Chapter 5 - Ethics and Corporate Responsibility Chapter Outline Ethics Corporate Social Responsibility The Political Environment The Natural Environment Learning Objectives : 5-2 Learning Objectives After studying Chapter 5, you will know: how different ethical perspectives guide decision making how companies influence the ethics environment the options you have when confronting ethical issues the important issues surrounding corporate social responsibility how the political and social environment affects your firm’s competitive position and legitimacy the strategies corporations use to manage the political and social environment the role of managers in our natural environment Ethics : 5-3 Ethics Ethics the system of rules governing the ordering of values affects people’s behavior and the ‘goods’ that are worth seeking values - principles of conduct ethics becomes more complicated when a situation dictates that one value overrules another business ethics - the moral principles and standards that guide behavior in the world of business Ethics (cont.) : 5-4 Ethics (cont.) Ethical systems moral philosophy - the principles, rules, and values people use in deciding what is right and wrong universalism - individuals should uphold certain values, regardless of the immediate result important values are those that society needs to function teleology - an act is morally right if it produces a desired result egoism - acceptable behavior maximizes consequences for the individual utilitarianism - seeks the greatest good for the greatest number of people, thereby maximizing total utility Ethics (cont.) : 5-5 Ethics (cont.) Ethical systems (cont.) deontology - focuses on the rights of individuals ensures that equal respect is given to all persons concentrates on means relativism - ethical behavior defined by the opinions and behavior of relevant other people acknowledges the existence of different theoretical viewpoints group consensus is sought positive consensus signifies that an action is right, ethical, and acceptable Ethics (cont.) : 5-6 Ethics (cont.) Ethical systems (cont.) virtue ethics - morality defined by what a mature person with ‘good’ moral character would deem right society’s rules provide a moral minimum individual’s can transcend rules by applying personal standards Kohlberg’s model of cognitive moral development preconventional stage - decisions based on concrete rewards, punishments, and immediate self-interest conventional stage - actions conform to societal expectations principled stage - follow self-chosen ethical principle see beyond authority, laws, and norms Ethics (cont.) : 5-7 Ethics (cont.) The ethics environment Ethical climate - processes by which decisions are evaluated and made on the basis of right and wrong unethical corporate behavior may be the responsibility of an unethical individual often reveals a company culture that is ethically lax Corporate ethical standards- organizations must be explicit regarding their ethical standards and expectations there are many different corporate ethical standards golden rule accepted business practice intuitive approach Climate Factors Conducive To Unethical Behavior : 5-8 Climate Factors Conducive To Unethical Behavior Danger Signs Ethics (cont.) : 5-9 Ethics (cont.) The ethics environment (cont.) Ethics codes - most visible sign of corporate commitment to ethical behavior must be tailored to individual company’s philosophies address subjects such as employee conduct, community and environment, shareholders, customers, political activity Ethics programs compliance-based - designed by corporate counsel to prevent, detect, and punish legal violations increases surveillance and controls integrity-based - guiding principles that instill personal responsibility for ethical behavior Ethical Decision Making : 5-10 Define the issue clearly Ethical Decision Making Corporate Social Responsibility : 5-11 Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate social responsibility the obligation toward society assumed by business maximizes it positive effects on society and minimizes it negative effects economic responsibilities - produce goods and services that society wants at a price that perpetuates the business legal responsibilities - obey local, state, federal and relevant international laws ethical responsibilities - meeting other societal expectations, not written as law voluntary responsibilities - additional behaviors that society finds desirable and that the values of the business support Pyramid Of Corporate Social Responsibility : 5-12 Pyramid Of Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate Social Responsibility (cont.) : 5-13 Corporate Social Responsibility (cont.) Contrasting views profit maximization view managers obligated to maximize the present value of the firm economic performance is an organization’s primary social responsibility business judgment rule - allows management wide latitude in policy if the policy can be justified duty to pursue profits is not absolute principled moral reasoning view ethical actions are not optional, but mandatory organizations have a wider range of responsibilities that extend beyond the production of goods and services for a profit Corproate Social Responsibility (cont.) : 5-14 Corproate Social Responsibility (cont.) Reconciliation based on the idea that ethical behavior is both right and more profitable competitive advantages of socially responsible actions, especially over the long-term avoid unnecessary and costly regulation pay dividends to the reputation of the company profits can be made from attempts to solve society’s problems Corporate Social Responsibility (cont.) : 5-15 Corporate Social Responsibility (cont.) Corporate social responsiveness the process companies follow and the actions they take in the domain of corporate social responsibility CSR1 (corporate social responsibility) - principles, philosophies, and beliefs CSR2 (corporate social responsiveness) - processes companies follow and the actions they take both CSR1 and CSR2 have their critics in academia and business stakeholder management - managers do not manage relationships with society but with stakeholders Approaches To Corporate Social Responsiveness : 5-16 Approaches To Corporate Social Responsiveness Corporate Social Responsibility (cont.) : 5-17 Corporate Social Responsibility (cont.) Strategic voluntarism corporate philanthropy has become more strategic strive to do things that matter get recognition for their contributions support causes that both capitalize on and serve their businesses community service is increasingly an employee benefit The Political Environment : 5-18 The Political Environment Competitive advantage progressive organizations realize that government may be the source of competitive advantages for an individual company or an entire industry numerous examples of public policy that assists business Corporate legitimacy motive for business involvement in the public policy process organizations are legitimate to the extent that their goals and methods are consistent with those of society domain defense - activities intended to counter challenges to the organization’s legitimacy The Political Environment (cont.) : 5-19 The Political Environment (cont.) Strategies for influencing the political environment public affairs department - monitors key events and trends, analyzes their effects on the organization, recommends organizational responses, and implements political strategies Lobbying - traditional form of influence involves political professionals or company executives who establish communication channels with regulatory bodies Political action committees (PACs) - make donations to candidates for political office companies may ask employees or shareholders for contributions to political candidates, subject to certain limitations “protection money” - donated money intended to ensure that company is not disadvantaged in the legislative process Public Affairs Department : 5-20 Activities of Public Affairs Public Affairs Department The Political Environment (cont.) : 5-21 The Political Environment (cont.) Strategies for influencing the political environment (cont.) Corporate constituency programs - organizational effort to identify, educate, and motivate individuals to take political action that could benefit the organization encourage interested stakeholders to take grassroots action probably requires the greatest commitment of organizational resources Coalition building - finding other organizations or voter groups that share political interests on a particular legislative issue combine efforts and power to influence the environment The Political Environment (cont.) : 5-22 The Political Environment (cont.) Strategies for influencing the political environment (cont.) Stonewalling - use of public relations, legal action, and administrative processes to prevent or delay the introduction of legislation and regulation that may have an adverse impact on the organization rarely changes the conditions that led to the adverse regulation consumes considerable time and money, and may boomerang Strategic retreat - response to adverse regulatory change efforts to adapt products and processes to changes in the political and social environments while minimizing the negative effects of those changes The Natural Environment : 5-23 The Natural Environment Environmental issues range of issues is broad, and the impact huge must consider a mix of technical, ethical, social, and competitive issues e.g., many technological developments used by business are contributing to the destruction of ecological ecosystems A risk society sources of risk include: excessive production of hazards ecologically unsustainable consumption of natural resources risk has proliferated due to population explosion, industrial pollution, and environmental degradation The Natural Environment (cont.) : 5-24 The Natural Environment (cont.) Ecocentric management has as its goal the creation of sustainable economic development and improvement of quality of life worldwide for all organizational stakeholders seeks to minimize negative environmental impact design for environment (DFE) - tool for creating products that are easy to recover, reuse, or recycle all environmental effects of a product are examined during the design phase assessments of inputs analysis of how consumers will use and dispose of the product Ecocentric Management : 5-25 Ecocentric Management Ecocentric Management The Natural Environment (cont.) : 5-26 The Natural Environment (cont.) Environmental agenda for the future corporations are the only organizations with the resources, technology, and global power to help create a sustainable world webs of companies with a common ecological vision can combine their efforts into high-leverage, impactful action companies beginning to acquire the motivation to solve environmental problems may represent the biggest opportunity in the history of commerce