Ethical Business Behavior Anglo-American and Primark

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Abstract In this essay is to discuss Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by using Anglo-American and Primark as examples. Both companies have a strict policies on ethical behavior which can be used as a catalyst in how to conduct business ethically. Some of the key things I will emphasize what is meant by ethical business. Then I will analyze is how Anglo American and Primark apply ethics into their business. Moreover, The costs and benefits to an organization when they behave ethically. Lastly, I will choose one component from Svensson & Woods's model from "A Model of Business Ethics" and discuss how it is relevant for Anglo-American. Ethical Business Behavior Ethical business behavior refers to an organization actions and policies that are synergetic with "doing the right thing" (Sethi, 2003). In order for an organization to function ethically they must establish principles and set boundaries for employees and the other companies that they are involved in business with. Society as a whole is responsible to conduct business ethically. Parallel to the formula that we use for inventing the laws that a society created to promote specific behaviors and actions that are appropriate to build trust and relationship, it is similar in corporations' behavior. According to Svensson & Woods "Society does have expectations of business and of its business leaders" (Svensson & Woods, 2008, p. 306). Ethical business behavior is a combination of values and normative ethics, which drive an organization. When analyzing Anglo-American and Primark for this case study. These two organizations provide excellent examples and strategies on how to practice a strong ethical business behaviors. These companies' executives invested ample time and money on promoting an acceptable ethical behaviors for their organizations. Even

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