Business Ethics- Homework ES

1- Describe a situation that you have been involved in that tested your ethical behavior . What were your alternatives

Answer : Ethics is the science that studies what humans should do in the various circumstances in which they find themselves (Durkheim Gross , Jones Lalande , 2004 ,

.229 . One such situation wherein an ethical behavior can be tested in the workplace is during hiring new employees . Discrimination is one of the most important things that employers have to avoid when screening applicants for a position in their company . People should never practice discrimination . The

best way to screen employees is to consider their over-all qualifications for the position they are applying for . If an employer prefers a specific group or type of person , these preferences should be well-stated in the company 's policies but they should still keep in mind that the preferences must still be one that is legally accepted and undiscriminating

2- Were the actions that you took legal ? Were they balanced and fair to all parties involved

Answer : As an employer , I would definitely abide by the law and would not practice discrimination to any of my employees or future employees I understand that this would not be fair to everyone . A person 's capabilities are not supposed to be based on his or her race , color , and cultural background . Everyone should be given the same chances to allow them to prove themselves and what they are capable of . It is important to recognize the law and follow it...