WHAT IS NOT BUSINESS ETHICS?

It is also equally important to clarify what is not ethics.

Ethics is Different From Religion

Though all religions preach high ethical/moral standards generally, they do not address all the types of problems people confront today. For instance, cyber crimes and environment-related issues are totally new in the context of most religions. Moreover, many persons today do not subscribe to religious beliefs and have turned agnostics. But ethics applies to all people, irrespective of their religious affiliations.

Ethics Is Not Synonymous With Law

Generally, a good legal system may incorporate many moral/ethical standards. However, there are several instances where law deviates from what is ethical. Legal systems may vary ...

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