Ethic Reflection Paper

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Ethics Reflection Paper Debra James STR/581 Tuesday, March 26, 2012 Allen Sutton, Instructor Ethics Reflection Paper Throughout day to day dealings individuals exercising ethical conduct and good moral judgment in decision making is the expectation of most. However, this theory becomes complex based on individual perception of right and wrong, value, morality, integrity, and honesty. This creates ethical dilemmas based on cultural, ethnicity, social, and economical differences. Some consider doing right ethical when others approve or sanction of their actions; others deem it morally acceptable to act unethical when their actions are not visibly realized. Associating individual ethical conduct to organizational ethics has a major influence in the decision making process, because personal biases interfere or clash in the development of organizational objectives. The purpose of this paper is to explain the role of ethics and social responsibility in developing a strategic plan, considering stakeholder needs, and explain how ethical perspective has evolved throughout the program. According to Pearce and Robinson, ethics is the moral principles that reflect society’s beliefs about the actions of an individual or group that are right and wrong. An organizations ethical responsibility is defined as the company’s notion of right and proper business behavior, obligations that transcend legal requirements (Pearce and Robinson, 2008). Ethics provides a platform where companies have the ability to achieve set objectives, goals, and fulfill their overall organizational mission and vision by establishing a decisive roadmap and course of action. Ethics as it relates to strategic planning links every aspect of the organization to one unified common goal companywide for implementation. The roadmap of ethics aids in minimizing personal agendas different established
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