ETHICS 4

• World's major religions


  • Judaism
  • Christianity
  • Islam
  • Hinduism
  • Buddhism
  • Confucianism
  • Taoism
  • Shintoism
• Religious ethics


  A different approach that provides new horizons for thinking about business
• In our global world, business means dealing with people of different religions, and ignoring or misinterpreting religious ethical approaches can cause serious problems
• Jewish business ethics


  A form of applied Jewish ethics that examines ethical issues that arise in a business environment
• In the Torah, there are over 100 Mitzvot (613 total) concerning the fitness of one's money than concerning the fitness of food
• The first question asked in one's judgment in the next world is "were you honest in business?"
• Treatment of workers in Judaism

  Jews are obligated to pay their workers on time, strive to pay their workers a living wage, and to treat their workers with dignity and respect
• Not wasting time at work in Judaism

  Employees should avoid spending too much time online (e.g., Facebook) or another diversion when at their work
• The Golden Rule in Christianity


  "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets."
• Stewardship in Christianity


  Christian businessmen and women are called by God to conduct their business according to the sacred standard that transcends traditional business ethics. After God created the earth and everything in it, God appointed mankind to be stewards of the earth.
• Trust in Christianity


  Christian business professionals depend on the Lord's leadership for their business. We actively pursue God's blessing upon our work by praying and trusting him to provide strategic direction, resources, and earnings.
• Justice in Christianity


  The Lord delights in justice. Therefore, we must conduct business fairly. We must not cheat our employees. Instead, we pay them fair wages and ensure that their work conditions are appropriate.
• Diligence in Christianity


  The Lord expected us to productively use whatever knowledge and resources He has given to us, no matter how great or small. Idleness or laziness has no place in the life of a Christian business professional.
• Generosity in Christianity


  Christian business professionals go beyond worldly expectations to help the least of society. We do things such as hire refugees or ex-convicts, open store in unsafe city neighborhoods to reach people with the gospel, and donate large earnings to charitable organizations instead of reinvesting it in our own organization.
• Business ethics in Islam

  No fraud or deceit, sellers must avoid making too many oaths, mutual consent is necessary, the Prophet forbade monopolies, free enterprise, hoarding merchandise to increase the prices is forbidden
• Honesty in Islam


  Islam requires its adherents to be honest in their dealing with Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Betraying the trust is considered one of the signs of hypocrisy.
• Truthfulness in Islam


  The Prophet said, "The seller and the buyer have the right to keep or to return goods as long as they have not parted: and if both parties speak the truth and describe the defects and qualities of the goods, their transaction will be deprived of all blessings."
• Proficiency in Islam


  A Muslim, no matter what his occupation may be, must carry out his duties with efficiency and to the best of his ability, making efficiency his guiding principle in all his endeavors.
• Ethical principles of Hinduism

  • ahimsa (Non-violence)
  • detachment (abandonment of the fruits of the action)
  • truthfulness
  • not to steal
  • self-control
  • discipline
  • appropriate words and thoughts
  • motivation to achieve the goal
• Karma in Hinduism


  A person has the right to do his karma but not to think of its fruits.
• Work Hard, No Excuses in Buddhism

  "Too cold, too hot, too late: can always be the excuses to those who do not want to work. They let their chance pass by."
• Work Hard but Rest Well in Buddhism


  "None can live without a toil" and a craft that provides your needs is a blessing indeed. But if you toil without rest, fatigue and wariness will overtake you, and you will be denied of the joy that comes from the labor's end.
• Be Mindful in Buddhism


  "You will always be getting praise and blame, but do not let either affect the poise of the mind: follow the calmness, the absence of pride."
• The Eightfold Path in Buddhism

  • Prajña Ditthi (Right Understanding)
  • Prajña Sankappa (Right Thought)
  • Sila Vaca (Right Speech)
  • Sila Kammanta (Right Action)
  • Sila Ajiva (Right Livelihood)
  • Samadhi Vayama (Right Effort)
  • Samadhi Sati (Right mindfulness)
  • Samadhi Samandhi (Right Concentration)
• Discover your World in Buddhism


  "Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it."
• Serve Others in Buddhism


  "The most valuable service is one rendered to our fellow humans,"
• Be at Present in Buddhism


  "Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment."
• Good Behavior in Taoism


  Good behavior improves the world as a whole: Cultivate the Tao within oneself, and one's virtue will be perfected
• Be at Present


  Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment
• Taoism


  A spiritual, philosophical, and religious tradition of Chinese origin that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao
• Good Behavior


  • Cultivate the Tao within oneself, and one's virtue will be perfected
  • Cultivate it within the household: virtue will be abundant
  • Cultivate it within the neighborhood: virtue will be enduring
  • Cultivate it within the nation: virtue will be overflowing
  • Cultivate it within the world: virtue will be universal
• Leadership by Example


  The best way to lead is by example and with minimal intervention
• Leadership by Example


  • I take no action and the people are of themselves transformed
  • I love tranquility and the people are of themselves rectified
  • I don't engage in affairs and the people of themselves become rich
  • I have no desires and the people of themselves become simple
• Embrace Change


  You can only lose what you cling on
• Take One Step at a Time

  A jug fills drop by drop
• Confucianism


  An ethical philosophy characterized by the promotion of virtues, encompassed by the 5 constants
• Confucian Virtues


  • Ren – benevolence, humaneness
  • Yi – righteousness or justice
  • Li – proper rite
  • Zhi – knowledge
  • Xin – integrity
• Other Confucian Virtues


  • Yong – bravery
  • Wen – kind and gentle
  • Liang – good, kindhearted
  • Gong – respectful, reverent
  • Jian – frugal
  • Rang – modestly, self- effacing
• Shintoism


  An ethic religion of the people of Japan that emphasizes everything has a soul or spirit
• Superiority of Groups


  The whole group works better and it is expected to be able to connect with numen of the universe in a direct way, the members of the group individually are not related to the force in the same way