http://www.artipot.com/dir/business/ethics/ Latest Ethics articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/192443/sarbanes-oxley-act-questionable-if-it-really-helped-or-hurt-securities-market-in-us.htm Sarbanes Oxley was a federal act that was originally passed to protect individual shareholder's rights, but some argue it was actually more harmful than positive. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:08:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/192443/sarbanes-oxley-act-questionable-if-it-really-helped-or-hurt-securities-market-in-us.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/172481/business-ethics-a-quiz-with-many-right-answers.htm This Business Ethics quiz has many right answers. It is not intended to make you feel stupid or unethical. It is intended to raise your consciousness about what it takes to be ethical in today's world. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:45:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/172481/business-ethics-a-quiz-with-many-right-answers.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/171790/your-personal-code-of-ethics-how-does-it-work-in-todays-world.htm Philosophies of life abound and playing them out results in different outcomes. This article takes a look at four common ethical philosophies and illustrates how adoptin just one philosophy towards life may not be sufficient. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:13:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/171790/your-personal-code-of-ethics-how-does-it-work-in-todays-world.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/169941/when-in-business-remember-your-values-and-your-principles.htm Often when people start a new business they do it with all the best intentions in the world. But you will find yourself dealing with difficult customers, employees, and situations. No matter what you need to remember your own values and principles. They will help to get you through it all. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:18:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/169941/when-in-business-remember-your-values-and-your-principles.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/166194/business-ethics-why-they-are-important-for-a-company-and-its-success.htm Business ethics is an interesting branch of business theory, primarily because of the fact that they are inherently interesting in a market economy. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:18:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/166194/business-ethics-why-they-are-important-for-a-company-and-its-success.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/156958/integrity-on-the-internet.htm Integrity in the world of internet marketing is becoming more and more difficult to find. Discover why integrity is essential to true prosperity and success as an internet marketing business owner. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:12:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/156958/integrity-on-the-internet.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/151968/personal-leadership-makes-trust-possible.htm Leadership is sorely needed today, including right in our own lives. Learn about personal leadership, including tips that will enable trust to flourish in all your relationships. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:19:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/151968/personal-leadership-makes-trust-possible.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/150263/business-ethics-five-things-you-need-to-know.htm Learn about five common issues in business ethics and avoid an ethical misstep. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:31:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/150263/business-ethics-five-things-you-need-to-know.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/149630/business-ethics-three-tips-to-stay-in-integrity-with-yourself.htm With all the ethical misdeeds abounding in the world today, here are three simple things you can do to toe the ethical line. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:02:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/149630/business-ethics-three-tips-to-stay-in-integrity-with-yourself.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/145437/the-importance-of-business-ethics.htm Running a business requires adequate consideration to a number of issues outside the traditional scope of making money, of which ethics is most certainly one. As our business grows and becomes more significant, we impact on the lives and circumstances of people in ways we can only imagine. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:25:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/145437/the-importance-of-business-ethics.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/137833/employers-protection-against-the-ridiculous.htm A look at what has lead the UK to have such a strict health and safety policy when it comes to the working environment. Tue, 20 May 2008 04:14:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/137833/employers-protection-against-the-ridiculous.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/127789/the-dos-and-donts-of-using-office-furniture.htm A look at how staff have a habit of mis-using office furniture and some tips on how to avoid the wrath of your colleagues. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:48:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/127789/the-dos-and-donts-of-using-office-furniture.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/125972/retracting-sales-based-on-the-talmud.htm The Talmud cites an incident that allows a seller to retract a sales based on the circumstances surrounding the sale. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:04:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/125972/retracting-sales-based-on-the-talmud.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/120986/avoiding-a-hostile-workplace-fairness-in-employee-discipline.htm The environment of your workplace is vital to employee satisfaction, reduction of turnover, and productivity. It is also vital to the legal stability of your business. A hostile work environment can be the basis for many types of employee complaints and causes of legal action Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:03:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/120986/avoiding-a-hostile-workplace-fairness-in-employee-discipline.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/107493/should-mega-churches-run-their-business-like-a-corporation.htm Recently my son, who is a minister with a master in divinity from the South Western Baptist Theological Seminary, in Dallas, Texas was fired from his job. He had put years of service into the biggest First Southern Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas as their Video Production Engineer. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:20:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/107493/should-mega-churches-run-their-business-like-a-corporation.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/106543/fake-doctor-excuse-sin-or-savior.htm Some are beginning to think that the ethics behind buying fake doctors excuses may be surprisingly good Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:38:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/106543/fake-doctor-excuse-sin-or-savior.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/105950/what-are-business-ethics-and-what-is-their-importance.htm This article describes the importance of business ethics and how negligence towards them can have a negative impact on the business. Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:29:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/105950/what-are-business-ethics-and-what-is-their-importance.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/99453/the-importance-of-ethics-for-your-business-success.htm This article has important tips and information on how you can have success in your business. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:59:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/99453/the-importance-of-ethics-for-your-business-success.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/98679/proof-that-cheap-doesnt-always-pay.htm A look at the uneconomical use of cheap ink cartridges. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:47:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/98679/proof-that-cheap-doesnt-always-pay.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/89440/staying-focused-with-your-home-based-business-goals.htm Here are a few tips to help you stay focused when starting out with your home-based business: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:33:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/89440/staying-focused-with-your-home-based-business-goals.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/83142/what-is-etiquette-for-online-business-communication.htm Have you ever wondered if what you know about etiquette for online business communication is accurate? Consider the following paragraphs and compare what you know to the latest info on etiquette for online business communication. Sat, 29 Dec 2007 18:56:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/83142/what-is-etiquette-for-online-business-communication.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/79761/effective-credit-control-for-your-business.htm Running a business on credit is one of the most professional things you can do, whilst also becoming one of the most risky. As soon as you offer credit to your customers you are opening yourself up for severely late payment, or worse still, no payment at all, which can be crippling for any business. Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:40:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/79761/effective-credit-control-for-your-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/74909/business-ethics.htm A business of any kind, whether online or on-site ("real world"), can be like navigating a mine field, especially where ethics are concerned, so some knowledge of law and a certain degree of fair-mindedness are necessary to conduct business professionally and equitably. Ethics keep business practices well-grounded and focused on what is really important; that is, the... Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:42:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/74909/business-ethics.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/74670/equal-rights-in-the-workplace.htm How can diversity recruitment help the minority groups and who is actively seeking applications from these groups. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:04:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/74670/equal-rights-in-the-workplace.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/71450/understanding-the-world-of-tomorrow.htm Most people do not easily accept the new, mostly because of the unknown factor that people tend to call fear. It is not only as Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky had put it that "taking a new step, uttering a new world is what people fear most." Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:32:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/71450/understanding-the-world-of-tomorrow.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/68520/the-diamond-trade-in-2007-how-much-blood-remains.htm The blood diamond issue is no longer in the news, yet these diamonds still are widely traded. This insider's view, written by a jeweler, gives a present day and historical context to the diamond trade. Ultimately the consumer concerned about ethics is empowered to make informed decisions when purchasing their own diamond. Sat, 10 Nov 2007 01:09:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/68520/the-diamond-trade-in-2007-how-much-blood-remains.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/68277/never-show-up-late-to-work.htm Consistently showing up late to work sends an unprofessional message to bosses, colleagues, and clients. If you are late too often you could be fired, or develop a bad reputation that forces people to look for someone else when the services you provide are needed. Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:13:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/68277/never-show-up-late-to-work.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/67999/the-impact-of-mnes.htm The United States is the home -country for the largest amounts of foreign licensing and direct investment. Therefore, its policies understandably arouse some of the major trade unions of such outward moments. Fri, 09 Nov 2007 02:47:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/67999/the-impact-of-mnes.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/67992/the-new-consumption-patterns.htm Contemporary economic models present the typical consumer as deliberative and highly forward-looking, not subject to impulsive behavior. Fri, 09 Nov 2007 02:47:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/67992/the-new-consumption-patterns.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/67943/encouraging-ethical-behavior.htm Most authorities agree that there is room for improvement in business ethics. One of the most problematic questions raised in relation to business ethics is whether or not businesses can become more ethical in the real world. Fri, 09 Nov 2007 02:40:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/67943/encouraging-ethical-behavior.htm