In today's business world ethics is one of the most important ideals that a company can hold. Companies are continually having unethical issues arise in their business activities; some examples include the giving of faulty documents, bribery, threatening, and the forcing of sexual activities. Unfortunately, these types of activities are happening more and more, as we have seen with companies like AIG, Enron, Fannie May and others, as people are risking their careers and positions for power and money. Unethical activity should be discouraged in our work places, schools, and all business transactions at all costs.
Considering the rise in business leaders being involved in the many unethical activities that go on in companies, there is a need for checks and balances within organizations themselves. Having an ethics policy set in place would help reduce the number of ethics violations that happen in the business world. These policies would extend to not only the leaders of companies but to all employees.
With all employees looking to help each other make ethical choices businesses will be more honest in their business dealings. The ideals of being ethical start with top management. As they show an ethical attitude those who work for them are more likely to make ethical choices as well.