The assignment for this week is to conduct an analysis and review of the text Business Ethics by Denis Collins. The chosen chapters for analysis in this essay are chapters two and three. Chapter two discusses the historical implications of how ethics has affected businesses. It explores the concept of ethics in the past and the economic system that operated without ethical guidelines. Chapter three explains how to find ethical individuals to work for a company and how to sustain their ethical decision making once they are hired. According to Collins (2012), understanding business ethics requires a historical perspective to comprehend the evolution of the current economic and regulatory system. The idea of ethics has gradually expanded over time, with more stakeholders being granted rights in business decisions. The text analyzes the evolution of ethics through different phases, including pre-capitalist America, Adam’s Capitalism, and the industrial revolution. These moments provide insight into the development of business ethics as we know them today.
Most people consider Christopher Columbus’s quest to find a sea route to the east as the beginning of America. For some time now, European rulers had been using the land route for trade with the orient. However, due to religious differences, there was a need for another way to conduct trade. Christopher Columbus received funding and embarked on a westward voyage in search of an alternative route. Although he did not find a direct route to the orient, he discovered the largely unexplored American lands from the European perspective. He believed that the indigenous people would be easily exploitable.
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The sequential steps taken by companies conducting ethics screens, as described in this chapter, make it an interesting topic. It reminds me of the similar process I went through when joining the United States Army. They ensured my physical fitness and moral integrity. The code of ethics in the United States is nearly articulated in the oath of enlistment that we must take.
Ultimately, I am intrigued by the examination of how businesses can effectively attract and retain ethical employees. This understanding will prove invaluable when establishing my own company and seeking to recruit individuals who share our core principles.
Works Cited Civil Rights Act of 1964, Pub.L. 88-352, 78 Stat. 241 (1964) Collins, D. (2012). Business Ethics. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley
