International trainer, consultant, and founder of The Toxic Workplace, Tara Powers partners with organizations interested in improving their company culture to boost their bottom line. If you're ready to make changes in your business that will make employees happy AND make you money, check out www.PowersResourceCenter.com.
What is more important to this next generation of leaders is HOW you do business, HOW you make money and the impact business has on society.
Here are some examples:
- Nearly 20% of Harvard's 2009 MBA class signed the MBA Oath which states that they will act responsibly, ethically and for the greater good of society rather than striving for only their personal ambitions.
- At Columbia Business School, all students pledge to honor a code which states they will not lie, cheat or steal OR tolerate anyone who does.
Can I get a big OH YEAH!!
It's not only responsible but crucial that businesses study and consider their impact on workers, community, and society. Once armed with that information ~ they can choose to do the right thing, even if it costs more. This is the definition of business ethics and what I believe can and will positively change our communities, our environment, our country, and our world.
Still not sold on the importance of managing business ethics in your organization? Check out this list of benefits that may surprise you.
5 Benefits of Managing Ethics
1. A Focus on Business Ethics Has Substantially Improved Society and Working Conditions
If it wasn't for ethical standards being set, children would still be working in factories, 16 hour work days would be the norm, discrimination, abuse, and unfair labor practices would still be part of doing business. What's important to recognize is that change is happening and new standards are now being set. This is good for all of us.
2. Having a Code of Ethics Provides a Morale Compass During Tough Times
By having a code of ethics, it provides you a tool to make consistent decisions about what is right and wrong. This is especially helpful when making decisions in times of conflict.
3. Ethics Support Employee Growth and Provide Meaning to the Work They Do
By running an ethical operation, employees feel like they are contributing to society in a positive way. This sense of accountability provides meaning and context to what they do on a daily basis.
4. Ethics Programs Can Align with Personal Values and Improve Performance
If clear ethics are consistently communicated in your organization and discussions take place on how they align with personal values, it can develop motivation and collaboration in your organization. Employees that feel strong alignment with their personal values and the ethics of an organization react with strong commitment and performance.
If clear ethics are consistently communicated in your organization and discussions take place on how they align with personal values, it can develop motivation and collaboration in your organization. Employees that feel strong alignment with their personal values and the ethics of an organization react with strong commitment and performance.
5. Clear Business Ethics Can Promote a Strong Public Image and Goodwill
Aligning behaviors with values is important in developing a positive image for your business. Today's savvy consumer is doing more research and watching more closely how businesses conduct themselves and if they truly "walk the talk". Consistently applying ethical values to everyday business decisions is the foundation to building a truly successful and socially responsible business.
© 2009 Powers Resource Center
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