Module 2 - SLP Business Ethics and Consequentialism

Module 2 - SLP Business Ethics and Consequentialism

Taking Rights out of Human Rights by Tasioulas John

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“James Griffin's new book is arguably the most significant philosophical meditation on human rights to emerge in the human rights-intoxicated era inaugurated by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. His starting point is an unflattering, almost Maclntyrean, portrayal of the "debasement” of contemporary human rights discourse, according to which the term "human right" has become "nearly criterion less"1

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The Study made by (Tasioulas John, 2010) pointed that (Griffen James, 2008), presented debatably most important thought to human rights in the period of human right intoxication which was initiated by Universal Declaration of Human Rights. But in the study the initial point is reflects the “degradation” of dialogue currently occurring on human rights and the study has made the term “human right” almost less important.

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“The aim of this undertaking is to endow the term 'human right' with a more determinate sense, i.e. to enhance the determinateness of the criteria governing its use.”

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The study of (Tasioulas John, 2010) aims to enhance the importance of human rights in order to improve the use of these rights.

Implementing Ethical Leadership: Current Challenges and Solutions by Thompson, C Elizabeth Thach, and Morelli

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There is a growing view in the industrialized world that business is part of the larger society and, therefore, has responsibility beyond maximizing profits (Thompson et.al, 2010)

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The purpose of business is not only to maximize the profit but the emerging views in the world of industrialization about business are that now this activity has to do more rather than only making profit as it belongs to large societies. Kaptein et al (2005)

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Furthermore, (Thompson et.al, 2010) highlighted that the study of (Kaptein et al, 2005) who estimated that during one year in a public organization with 1,000 employees, 340 employees observed instances of sexual harassment or conduct creating a hostile work environment, 260 witnessed false or misleading information being given to the public or media, and 110 employees witnessed an offer of improper gifts, favors, or entertainment to influence others. Based on these alarming estimates, it is vital that employees, managers, and corporate leaders are aware of what constitutes unethical behavior and complete their due diligence in uncovering unethical acts. More importantly, it is imperative that organizations implement ethical policies and practices to safeguard not only employees, customers, and other key stakeholders, but their own reputation.

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(Thompson et.al, 2010)'s reflects that (Kaptein et al, 2005) made an empirical investigation on sexual harassment and according to them 340 employees among 1000 employees faced sexual harassment in a public organization on annual basis. They further reveals that 260 misleads media and 110 employees observed a chance to have gifts , unofficial favors or other factors in order to control others. These alarming results emphasize that the people working in an organization know about these unethical business activities and they should perform their duties beyond these ...