A Succinct Theory of Business Ethics
The whole book compressed into a framework you can carry into any decision at work.
- Decision framework
- Tests for hard cases
- Common rationalisations
- Practical heuristics
Normative ethics is about discovering what is right and marking it off from what is wrong. The code you end up with should not be relative to time, person or place: whatever hat you happen to be wearing, the same rules apply.
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Common rationalisations
"Everyone does it." "It's not technically illegal." "No one is really harmed." "I was told to." "Just this once." Each is a signal to slow down, not a reason to proceed.
One code, every context
Honesty, integrity, loyalty, fairness, respect for law and respect for others — applied to family, customers, competitors and strangers alike.
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