A business ethics questionnaireneeds to touch on the conflicting moral issues in the business realm.

An ideal business ethics questionnaireshould not offend the reader by asking leading questions that they might find difficult to answer. Business has expanded over the years and due to globalization business has been done across several nations. Societies across the world are all different and so when doing business with each other, various business ethics come into play and so doing business is no longer black and white. A business ethics questionnaire can be used to get various ethical views. Sample Business Ethics Questionnaire

Answer the following questions as accurately as possible and to the best of your knowledge. Do you think that business ethics should only be determined by law? ___________________________________________________ Are there any major ethical issues that majorly affect the world of business? ___________________________________________________ Do you think that business ethics is based on individuals morals only? ___________________________________________________ Do you think it is important to have business ethics? ___________________________________________________ Do you think that business ethics make doing business more complicated or less complicated? ___________________________________________________ Are you self employed or employed?

What do you think of the ethics in your business environment? ___________________________________________________ Please rate the business ethics in your business environment using the key provided? 5- Excellent 4- good 3- average

4- poor 5- unsatisfactory. Do you think the government does enough to regulate business ethics? ___________________________________________________ Do you think that business ethics differ in various countries or societies? ___________________________________________________ How would you describe business ethics? What is IBE? What is business ethics?

What is IBE's approach to business ethics? What is the difference between business ethics and an ethical business? How does business ethics relate to Corporate Responsibility

How does business ethics relate to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)? What is professional ethics?

What is corporate ethics? What are some examples of business ethics issues? What are some of the newer business ethics concerns? What are ethical dilemmas? How do you know you have made the right ethical decision? Who are a company's stakeholders? What relevance does ethics have to business? What factors are encouraging companies to address ethics?

Is ethics just another burden on companies or does it pay to be ethical? Do small and medium sized companies (SMEs) need codes? How does a company start to address ethics? What are core values? How do you translate values into action? How does an ethical code differ from a code of conduct? Why produce a code? How many companies have a code? How might companies go about producing a code? What might a code look like? Are all codes the same? Is having a code enough? Can companies achieve accreditation for their ethics? Who in a company is responsible for business ethics? Where can I find out more about business ethics?

</< div> http://www.manavadhikar.net 1) What, in your opinion, does Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) mean? 2) Do you think it is important for corporations to understand the social setting committing themselves to social initiatives tainable environment

within which they operate and contribute positively to it? 3) To what extent has your own knowledge and awareness of CSR increased in the last five years?

66 3) The CSR strategy of a corporation impacts its reputation

4) The CSR practices of a company contribute to its profits 5) In the recent past, have you noticed companies marketing their products in the name of CSR? 6) Whizz, a producer of detergent, states that for every packet sold, a certain portion of the cost price is set aside for an orphanage. Would you purchase Whizz instead of your usual detergent? 67 7) What are the reasons for the answer you provided in (6) 8) WeaveIndia is a small organization that works with weavers from rural areas across India, making garments that are stylish and modern, while supporting the dying trade in distant villages. These garments come at an extra price when at all

compared to ones sold by larger corporations, but do not differ in quality and style. Would you spare the extra money to support these rural weavers and buy from WeaveIndia on a regular basis? 9) What are the reasons for the answer you provided in (8) would after all be contributing to a good cause m not sure if the money is reaching the weavers 10) A high CSR rating for a corporation will make a positive impression on me 68 11) Corporations are not profit making machines and have a duty/responsibility towards society 12) As a consumer who is aware of organizations and their irresponsible behavior at

times, tick three of the below actions that you feel are most harmful to society (Please specify) ironment

13) Have you ever purchased a product or availed of a service, simply because a companys CSR practices, or a particular CSR campaign that was being carried out at the time? 69 14) The following are a few factors that influence purchasing behavior. Based on your viewpoint, rank them from 1-5, (one being the most important and 5 being the least). mpany

Q What is IBE? AIBE was established in 1986 to encourage high standards of corporate and business behaviour and the sharing of good practice. IBE is a registered charity, funded by corporate, association and individual subscribers. IBE's work is based on a programme of research, publications and events covering national and international issues of business conduct. We assist organisations wishing to encourage a culture based on ethical values and provide a forum for the exchange of problems and solutions. This web site contains further information about the Institute and its subscribers. The Institute also has numerous links with similar bodies overseas. >>Top Q What is business ethics? A Business ethics is the application of ethical values to business behaviour. It applies to any and all aspects of business conduct, from boardroom strategies and how companies treat their employees and suppliers to sales techniques and accounting practices. Ethics goes beyond the legal requirements for a company and is, therefore, about discretionary decisions and behaviour guided by values. Business ethics is relevant both to the conduct of individuals and to the conduct of the organisation as a whole. >>Top

Q What is IBE's approach to business ethics? A The Institute of Business Ethics aims to demystify the topic of business ethics and to make it practical and tangible. IBE focuses on how ethical values and standards apply to the world of business. It takes a practical rather than an academic or philosophical approach to helping with ethical dilemmas that organisations and their employees face. >>Top Q What is the difference between business ethics and an ethical business? A Business ethicsrelates to how any organisation conducts its business in order to make profit or achieve other goals. Any organisation can seek to do business in a way that is guided by ethical values. Whether an organisation is judged to be anethical businesshowever, may involve a subjective assessment of any of the following: the products and services it offers, its founding priorities, goals and values, its philanthropy, its reputation among its stakeholders, the way it treats customers and staff etc.

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AIf business ethics is about the application of ethical values, CR is the expression of those values both within core business strategies and as a set of commitments and obligations made to its stakeholders. CR is about an organisation's approach to what it is responsible for, to whom it is responsible, and why, and this will be underpinned by its ethical values and by the policies and programmes in place to make those values operational.

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Q How does business ethics relate to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)? AAn organisation's core ethical values and standards should underpin everything that it does and the way its employees conduct their everyday business. Business ethics is about "doing things ethically". How an organisation approaches the social and environmental impacts of its business operations and its voluntary contribution to the wellbeing of the global and local communities in which it operates, is often known as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); it is often about "doing ethical things". The IBE believes that an organisation cannot be genuinely responsible without an embedded and inherent culture that is based on ethical values such as trust, openness, respect and integrity. This is why the IBE prefers to talk about Corporate Responsibility (CR) as a wider, concern, rather than using the more limiting 'social' tag.

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Q What is professional ethics? A Professional ethics relates to how people behave in relation to their chosen career. Doctors, lawyers, accountants, engineers and other professionals are expected to behave a certain way or follow specific codes of conduct. This helps to guard against their actions bringing their profession into disrepute. Living up to professional ethics can lead to dilemmas in the workplace. An example might be where a professional duty to 'whistleblow' conflicts with a sense of loyalty to a company. Professional ethical standards should always be followed. >>Top

Q What is corporate ethics? A This term refers narrowly to the application of ethical values internally to business practices ie within a corporation. The term business ethics often embraces considerations of the role that business has to play in society as a whole and its wider, external responsibilities.

>>Top Q What are some examples of business ethics issues? A Some of the key issues addressed in current codes of business ethics are bribery & corruption; gifts & hospitality; conflicts of interest; diversity; health and safety, environmental stewardship and political donations & lobbying. According to IBE/MORI research published in October 2006, the three major areas of public concern are speaking out/whistleblowing (32 %), environmental responsibility (32 %) and discrimination in treatment of people (31 %). Executive pay (27 %) and harassment and bullying in the workplace (25 %) also cause the public concern.

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Q What are some of the newer business ethics concerns? ASupply chain management is becoming an increasingly important issue for companies, as consumers learn more about the potential environmental and social impact of the products they purchase. Other, recent concerns include customer data protection, work-home balance and the responsible treatment of suppliers. As well as being asked to identify and address their wider impacts on society, companies have been under pressure to consider "product responsibility": for example regarding fast food companies and the nutritional value of their products and alcohol companies regarding 'binge drinking' by young people. >>Top

Q What are ethical dilemmas? A An ethical dilemma involves a situation that makes a person question what is the 'right' or 'wrong' thing to do. Ethical dilemmas make individuals think about their obligations, duties or responsibilities. These dilemmas can be highly complex and difficult to resolve. Easier dilemmas involve a 'right' versus 'wrong' answer. A majority of people will agree, for example, that it is morally unacceptable to pretend that someone else's work is their own. However, complex ethical dilemmas involve a decision between right and right. An example might be where you uncover a friend's misdemeanour: You have a duty to your employer to report it, but also a duty to be loyal to your friend in a situation that could lead to his or her dismissal. More resources regarding dilemmas can be found here >> >>Top

Q How do you know you have made the right ethical decision? A Some companies provide employees with 'ethical tests'to help them to make decisions. These might involve a series of questions to ask yourself, such as: is it legal? Is it consistent with the company's code of business ethics? What would my mother think? How would I feel about it being on the front page of tomorrow's newspapers? IBE's 2003 publication Developing a Code of Business Ethics contains examples of corporate ethical tests. >>Top Q Who are a company's stakeholders? A Stakeholders are those groups "who can affect or [are] affected by the achievement of the firm's objectives" (Freeman, 1984). There are a number of ways of categorising stakeholder groups. The IBE distinguishes between 'stakeholders' and 'other interested/influential parties'. Stakeholders are defined as those groups with whom the organisation has a financial relationship within its day-to-day business. Stakeholders are typically the organisation's employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders and government (regional and national and regulators). 'Interested parties' are those often very influential groups with whom the organisation may have dealings but where no direct financial relationship exists. Examples of interested parties are the media, non-governmental and campaigning organisations, competitors and local communities in which businesses operate.

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Q What relevance do ethics have to business? A Ethical values play an increasingly important role in business today. Firstly, companies do not operate in a vacuum, but are part of a society which expects a certain standard of behaviour from businesses. According to Ipsos MORI research in September 2006, 83% of the British public say that a company's social responsibility is an important factor when deciding which product or service to purchase. At the same time, 67% believe that industry and commerce do not pay enough attention to their social responsibilities. Companies require what is often called 'a license to operate'. In other words, they need the approval of society in order to continue doing business. People expect companies to look after their staff and tell customers the truth. They also increasingly expect companies to address their environmental impacts and make sure that the people who make their products are treated fairly, wherever the company operates.

Secondly, ethical values are relevant in providing guidance to staff in situations where the right thing to do is unclear. Employers can not take for granted that their staff understand what ethical standards are expected of them in carrying out their work on behalf of the company. Provision of guidance is therefore essential.

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Q What factors are encouraging companies to address ethics? AA series of external and internal factors are putting pressure on companies and other organisations to address their ethics. These include the increasing influence of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs); a pervasive media in search of stories; the knock-on effect of corporate accountancy scandals such as Enron and WorldCom; increasing legislation and the growth of Socially Responsible Investment (SRI), as well as changing consumer and employee expectations. Recent legislation such as the revised Companies Act (2006) and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (2002) also have an impact. >>Top

Q Is ethics just another burden on companies or does it pay to be ethical? AThere are a number of commonsense arguments that ethical business practice positively affects company performance. For example, if employees are being treated well. it is likely that workplace productivity will increase. Similarly, the provision of a responsive customer service may result in increased customer loyalty. A 2003 IBE reportfound that during 1997-2001 those companies with a code of ethics for at least five years outperformed a similar sized group who said they did not have a code, on financial performance measures. A 2007 IBE reportsuggests that companies that provide training on business ethics outperform those that have a code but provide no training.

Furthermore, having an ethics policy is seen to be good governance practice; it is one of the hallmarks of a well-run business. It can reassure investors and other stakeholders about the company's approach to its non-financial risks. It can also help to protect and enhance corporate reputation; it can motivate and encourage loyalty in staff and can be useful in terms of risk management.

Having an Ethics policy is also an important factor in Socially Responsible Investment criteria. Inclusion in indices such as the FTSE4Good or the Dow Jones Sustainability Index helps SRI preference.

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Q Do small and medium sized companies (SMEs) need codes? A Ethical standards are just as important to SMEs as to larger companies, but the key issues and concerns can be very different. The Find Out More Section of this website also provides some guidance for SMEs on how to tackle ethical issues. Today's multinational corporations were yesterday's SMEs, and IBE suggests that SMEs address ethical concerns as early as possible. Many companies make the mistake of only tackling ethical behaviour when problems arise. A reputation takes years to build, but can be lost overnight. In addition, SMEs are finding that having ethical policies are a condition of tendering for contracts as larger businesses extend their ethical standards to companies in their supply chains. SMEs that are familiar with these demands can have a competitive advantage.

>>Top Q How does a company start to address ethics? AIf an organisation wants to take ethics seriously, it needs to identify the core values to which it wishes to be committed and held accountable. It then needs to translate those values into guidance for all employees on how to act responsibly in different circumstances. See below for further details. >>Top Q What are core values? ACore ethical values are those regarded by a company as non-negotiable - they form the foundation for a set of corporate ethical standards and commitment and the organisation's approach to corporate responsibility. Commonly used value words found in introductions/preambles to codes of ethics include: responsibility, integrity, honesty, respect, trust, openness, fairness and transparency. Organisations may also articulate a set of business values, such as quality, profitability, efficiency, reliability and customer service. >>Top Q How do you translate values into action? AThe best way to start translating values into action is by producing a code of business ethics, often known as business principles or 'the way we work'. A codes of ethics explains the organisation's approach to ethical issues, sets out its ethical commitments and standards, and provides guidance to staff on how to react to ethical dilemmas.

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Q How does an ethical code differ from a code of conduct? AMany companies use the phrases 'ethical code' and 'code of conduct' interchangeably, whereas the IBE finds it useful to make a distinction. A code of ethics will start by setting out the values that underpin the code and will describe a company's obligation to its stakeholders. The code is publicly available and addressed to anyone with an interest in the company's activities and the way it does business. It will include details of how the company plans to implement its values and vision, as well as guidance to staff on ethical standards and how to achieve them. However, a code of conduct is generally addressed to and intended for employees alone. It usually sets out restrictions on behaviour, and will be far more compliance or rules focused than value or principle focused.

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Q Why produce a code? AHaving a code is good corporate governance practice. The Cadbury Report on Financial Aspects of Corporate Governance, published in 1992, stated that"We regard it as good practice for boards of directors to draw up codes of ethics or statements of business practice and to publish them both internally and externally". Producing a code of business ethics helps companies to understand and address ethical issues. It encourages consistent and confident behaviour amongst employees and raises awareness of company systems such as whistleblowing hotlines or corporate gift registers. >>Top

Q How many companies have codes? A IBE research in January 2007 showed that about 85% of the FTSE 100 have a code of business ethics. Preliminary findings suggest that about half of the next 250 listed companies have codes. >>Top

Q How might companies go about producing a code?

AIBE has identified eight key steps to producing a code as part of a corporate ethics programme. Developing a Code of Business Ethics, published by IBE in October 2003, gives a detailed explanation of these steps for developing and implementing a code. TheCode of Ethics sectionof this website provides further information on codes. >>Top

Q What might a code look like? A Three approaches can be identified. The first sets out the commitments an organisation makes to its relationships with is different stakeholders, such as investors, customers, employees, suppliers and business partners. The second approach highlights key issues facing the company and explains how staff should behave in these circumstances. Thirdly, some organisations use an amalgamation of the two approaches. IBE favours a stakeholder approach in identifying and considering ethical issues and concerns, but the optimal format for a code of ethics will depend on the particular organisation and its business environment.

The IBE Illustrative Code of Business Ethics, published within Developing a Code of Business Ethics(2003), provides an example of what topics a code might cover. It is important for an organisation to produce its own, unique code and to select the most appropriate format for its business.

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Q Are all codes the same? A While there are certain issues that most organisations will want to address in their code, it is vitally important that a corporate code is designed to reflect the needs, circumstances and challenges of an individual business. One size does not fit all. The ethical issues facing a multinational oil company are very different from those facing a UK-based management consultancy. It is also important to involve employees in the process of developing a code. If the policy and code are to work, a company's approach has to reflect the concerns of its employees and other stakeholders. Many codes of ethics can be found on the websites of large companies and other organisations. The IBE has an extensive database and library of codes.

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Q Is having a code enough? ASimply drawing up and publishing a code is never enough. After all, Enron had a code. A code of ethics or an ethics policy must be strongly embedded in an organisation's culture in order to be effective in influencing behaviour and decision making at all levels of an organisation. It must be supported by a programme of communication, training and leadership example. This means, among other things:

all staff are trained on values, standards and use of the code, managers at all levels take responsibility for code awareness and implementation among their staff, ethical values are incorporated into corporate strategy and the organisation regularly reports on their ethical performance the Board should endorse and support the ethics policy and top-managers should set an example with their own behaviour the organisation should ensure that employees can make enquiries on ethical issues, raise concerns and report misconduct, for example, through an internal or external speak-up line. organisations should monitor the effectiveness of their ethics policy and review the policy regularly. IBE's 2006 publication 'Making Business Ethics Work - the foundations of effective embedding'provides details of best practice in embedding an ethics policy. Also published in 2006 by IBE, 'Living Up To Our Values: developing ethical assurance'outlines what companies can do to live up to their ethical commitments set out in their corporate code of ethics.

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Q Can companies achieve accreditation for their ethics?

ACompanies are coming under greater pressure to address and be seen to address social, environmental and ethical issues. In response, some look for external standards and verification. The IBE does not offer accreditation, but the IBE's 2002 publication Demonstrating Corporate Values - Which Standard for Your Company?explores a range of external standards and the pros and cons of each approach. A list of selected standards and guidelines can be found by clicking here.

In 'Living Up To Our Values: developing ethical assurance' (2006), the IBE suggests that organisations begin by assuring their ethical performance against the standards set by their own code of ethics. >>Top Q Who in a company is responsible for business ethics? AThe responsibility for the company's ethical policies and/or ethics code may rest with a human resources department, company secretary, CSR manager, risk manager, compliance officer or internal auditor. Increasingly, organisations are establishing responsibility at board level through committees such as Audit Committees or dedicated Ethics Committees. Top-management are expected show a commitment to the company's ethics code and set an example with their own behaviour. Often, middle managers are given operational responsibility for implementing and upholding the organisations' code of ethics. For a company to operate in line with a set of ethical values, all employees must take responsibility for their own ethical behaviour. However, they must be supported in this by their employer. In the USA most large companies employ one or more Ethics Officers and this is an established profession. In the UK, the person responsbile for the programme is likeley to be found in the Company Secretary's office. >>Top

Q Where can I find out more about business ethics? A The IBE provides generic and bespoke training courses, including a one day Understanding Business Ethics. We also endeavour to assistwith any enquiries we receive on business ethics issues and programmes. Have a look round our web site for more information including details of IBE publications, research projects and events. The web site also contains weekly updates on ethics news and feature stories from around the world, and our find out more section will give you further resources. If your question isn't answered here, try using the Search function, or email us ibe 2012 | T: +44 (0)20 7798 6040 | F: +44 (0)20 7798 6044 | E: info@ibe.org.uk

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