Author: James O. Armstrong

To paraphrase a quotation from Patrick Henry, who of course was one of our founding fathers in America, “give me energy independence or death.”

by j_hardcastle89
Government regulation and public awareness are external forces that have increased the social responsibility of business. But business decisions are made within the company. Two contrasting philosophies, or models, define the range of management attitudes toward social responsibility; the economic and the socioeconomic model.

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
By Ismael Tabije

Business ethics is a form of applied ethics that examines just rules and principles within a commercial context; the various moral or ethical problems that can arise in a business setting; and any special duties or obligations that apply to persons who are engaged in commerce. Generally speaking, business ethics is a normative discipline, whereby particular ethical standards are advocated and then applied.