Exercises
Exercise: topics for ethical values discussion
The work environment must be humane!
We should consider the environmental impact of our projects.
My perspective will be different if I am the producer or the end-consumer of the goods.
My perspective will be different if I am the supplier or the client for the service.
Western hegemony of discourse.
Western standards cannot be assumed to apply (or be relevant)
Local contexts always operate
Differing law/regulation
Different standards and values operate in each national culture, it is not for business to make all sites equal.
Monetary interests or concerns tend to dominate at the expense of intangible issues like 'the environment'.
Self interest is a concern. I need to consider my own situation when considering whether I will be an agent for change. Risks associated with being a 'whistle blower'.
Public image and perception in the media is a power force for change for some (but only some) businesses, e.g. important for Apple, not so important for Shell.
Disclosure has consequences. I might not want (or need) to take responsibility for each part of my supply chain?
The aspiration to equality may cover areas beyond the terms and conditions of an employment contract (gender, race, ethnicity, religion, etc).
We should consider the environmental impact of our projects.
My perspective will be different if I am the producer or the end-consumer of the goods.
My perspective will be different if I am the supplier or the client for the service.
Western hegemony of discourse.
Western standards cannot be assumed to apply (or be relevant)
Local contexts always operate
Differing law/regulation
Different standards and values operate in each national culture, it is not for business to make all sites equal.
Monetary interests or concerns tend to dominate at the expense of intangible issues like 'the environment'.
Self interest is a concern. I need to consider my own situation when considering whether I will be an agent for change. Risks associated with being a 'whistle blower'.
Public image and perception in the media is a power force for change for some (but only some) businesses, e.g. important for Apple, not so important for Shell.
Disclosure has consequences. I might not want (or need) to take responsibility for each part of my supply chain?
The aspiration to equality may cover areas beyond the terms and conditions of an employment contract (gender, race, ethnicity, religion, etc).
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