Ethics (from the Ancient Greek ἠθικός or "ethikos" meaning "Theory of living") is one of the five major branches of philosophy, which attempts to understand the nature of morality; to distinguish that which is right from that which is wrong. The Western tradition of ethics is sometimes called moral philosophy. Ethics in plain words means studying and analyzing right from wrong; good from bad.
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Company - A CPA and management consultant firm specializing in social responsibility audits, with informational articles online detailing how to perform social responsibility audits.
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Compliance Officer Association (ECOA) - Information for managers of ethics, compliance and business conduct programs.
Corporate Policy - An independent ethics centre, working with businesses and with other organizations involved in business ethics, building programs and addressing current issues
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AccountAbility - The Institute of Social and Ethical Accountability, an international organisation committed to enhancing the performance of organisations in social and ethical accountability and sustainable development. Includes news, reports, resources and dialogues on corporate accountability issues.
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American National Business Hall of Fame - A nonprofit business ethics organization that honors exemplary business leaders and educates students and business groups on their visionary management methods. Includes education and research programs, and an academic Journal.
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Babson College Business Ethics Program - Integrates the study of fundamental ethical principles with the environment of business and business education. Includes case studies and essays concerning ethical issues.
Baha'i Business Forum of the Americas - Non-profit organization for those seeking to apply Baha'i spiritual principles and ethical values to business practice. Details of activities, events, publications and discussion forum.
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BizEthics.org - Resource for information about Business Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Environmental Sustainability Issues.
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BRASS - Centre for business relationships, accountability, sustainability and society at Cardiff University. Research centre with online resources including reports, news and website links.
Business Ethics at Wharton - Comprehensive list of ethics resources including articles and research papers. [Some content requires free registration]
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Business Ethics Guidelines and Resources Center - Ethics website for George S. May's International Company. Includes 6 practical steps for ethical decision making, as well as a number of ethics articles and recommended resources.
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Business for Social Responsibility - Organization for businesses interested in ethical conduct and policies that allow commercial success.
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BusinessEthics.ca - Clearing house for business ethics resources, both Canadian and international. Includes articles, case studies, consultants and news.
Caux Round Table - An international network of business leaders working to promote a moral capitalism.
Center for Business Ethics at Bentley College - Provides an international forum for the advancement of business ethics. The Center is committed to developing strategies for ethical business conduct and providing a bridge between theoretical research and practical business activity.
Center for Ethical Business Cultures - Research group assisting business leaders in creating ethical and profitable business cultures at the enterprise, community, and global levels. Site provides overview of research areas, publications and topical papers, appearances in the news, and related links.
Center for Ethics and Business - An academic site for discussing issues related to conducting business ethically.
Center for Ethics, Capital Markets, and Political Economy - Examining political economic concepts and practices in an interactive forum and using communications technology to generate a public discussion which can give voice to the moral consensus as it relates to issues of political economy.
Centre for Business and Public Sector Ethics - Academic research centre using its own lateral methodology to look at complex ethical, social and environmental issues. Details publications, research, staff and associates. Based in Cambridge.
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Centre for Social Markets - Non-profit organization promoting responsible entrepreneurship, business ethics, accountability, sustainable development, and human rights. Information on services, membership, research and publications. Offices in India and the UK.
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Complete Guide to Ethics Management - An Ethics Toolkit for Managers
Comprehensive Ethics Site - Designed primarily to be used by ethics instructors and their students. It is intended to provide updates on current literature, both popular and professional, that relates to ethics. Moral Theory and Applied Ethics: Ethical Relativism, Bioethics, Euthanasia, Religion, Gender Equality, Racial Equality, Sexual Orientation, Poverty, World Hunger, Virtue Ethics, Animal Rights, Environmental Ethics and Military Ethics.
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Corporate Ethics and International Business - Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development (NFSD) article about international business ethics and the responsibilities of modern corporations to society.
Council of Ethical Organizations - A non-profit, non-partisan organization promoting ethical and legal conduct in business, government and the professions. Details of events, membership, publications and services.
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CSR Data Networks - Portal on corporate social responsibility information. Includes news, articles, tips, chat, events and newsletter. Based in UK.
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Darden School of Business - The Olsson Center for Applied Ethics - Academic center for the study of ethics. Serves as a critical resource for executives, scholars, students, and Darden alumni who are working to integrate ethical thinking into business decision-making.
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Department of Trade and Industry CSR Department - Provides information about corporate social responsibility, UK policy and legislation, as well as news and online resources.
E-Ethics Center - Colorado State University's Ethics Centre, provides downloadable powerpoint slides on business ethics issues, case studies and an ethics training game.
Ethical Impact Business Ethics - Information on ethical leadership and values, with an emphasis on accountability, responsibility and profitability. Also includes information on Ethics events.
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Ethics Glossary - List of terms and their meanings, used in ethics discussions.
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Ethics in Economics Quarterly - Published by the Council for Ethics in Economics, an association of leaders in business, higher education, religion and other professions working together to strengthen the ethical fabric of business and economic life.
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Ethics in Information Technology - Explores ethics issues as they relate to work place situations in information technology, general technology and the world wide web.
Ethics Quality- - This site defines a particular paradigm of ethics and ethics management that is worth reading and possibly worth pursuing.
Ethics Resource Center (ERC) - A nonprofit organization working to be a catalyst in fostering ethical practices in individuals and institutions through programs and publications in business and organizational ethics, global integrity and character development.
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Ethikos - Bi-monthly publication that examines ethical and compliance issues in business, using case studies about corporate ethics and compliance programs. From Rutgers University.
European Baha'i Business Forum - A global, professional non-profit association promoting moral and ethical values in business. EBBF vision is to enhance the well-being and prosperity of humankind.
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Foundations Study Guide: Business Ethics - Provides a history and explanation of the field, as well as a suggested reading list.
Human Rights Research and Education Center - Offers interdisciplinary studies in globalization, justice, business ethics and corporate stakeholder relations. Details of publications, events, program, courses and news.
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IMC Northern California - A not-for-profit, professional association founded to set standards of professionalism and ethics for the management consulting profession.
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Institute for Business and Professional Ethics -- DePaul University - Links, publications and other resources from forum to encourage ethical deliberation in decision-makers by stirring the moral conscience and imagination.
Institute for Global Ethics - an independent, nonprofit, nonsectarian, and nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting awareness and discussion of global ethics.
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Institute of Business Ethics in London - Information and links, primarily in Europe.
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International Business Ethics Institute - Fostering Global business practices which promote equitable economic development, resource sustainability and just forms of government.
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International Forum on Management, Ethics and Spirituality - Academic research group focused on the integration of ethical and/or spiritual values at work. Fimes is an international network headquartered at HEC Montreal Business School.
Jewish Business Ethics: An Introductory Perspective - This article deals with the subject of business ethics from the perspective of Jewish Law.
Journal of Business Ethics - The standard journal for Business Ethics that every student, professor and business person should consult. Tables of contents and periodically-refreshed article samples are available at this site, as are subscription and article submission information.
Masters in Responsibility and Business Practice - University of Bath (UK) School of Management and the New Academy of Business.
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MHC International Limited - A European based firm promoting social development and corporate social responsibility, business ethics.
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National Ethics Bureau - Promotes consumer confidence by providing unbiased verification of business credentials and confirmation of ethical conduct for professional advisors nationwide.
Net Impact - A community of business school students and alumni who believe that businesses have not only a financial responsibility but also a social responsibility to their stakeholders.
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Santa Clara University - Markkula Center for Applied Ethics - Business ethics subsection of the site. Provides a framework for ethical decision making and cases that raise typical ethical dilemmas confronted by young people.
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Seeing Things Whole - Non-profit network working to bridge the gap between faith and organisational life. Includes essays, research, news and downloadable resources.
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Society for Business Ethics - International organisation of academics conducting research in business ethics. Information on mission, newsletter, events, membership and quarterly journal.
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Starting Points in Business Ethics - Provides suggested readings as a starting point in learning about business ethics.
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Summary of academic work - Professional working papers (some in PDF format) on contradictory or difficult issues in multinational corporate expansion or management. Dr. Andrew King, Stern NYU.
The Center for Business Ethics - Located at the University of St. Thomas, Houston. Details of events, director, research programs, Hugo Mann ethics contest and working papers.
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The Defense Industry Initiative on Business Ethics and Conduct - A consortium of U.S. defense industry contractors which subscribes to a set of principles for achieving high standards of business ethics and conduct.
The Ethical Company Organisation - Aim is to establish an overall benchmark standard for 21st century Corporate Social Responsibility, regarding human rights, animal welfare and the environment.
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The Ethics Institute of South Africa - Independent, non-partisan organisation that promotes and advances ethical practices in South Africa. Information on newsletter, membership, services, events and forum.
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The Institute for Business, Technology and Ethics - Seeks to promote good business through appropriate technology and sound ethics. Details of bi-monthly newsletter, membership, corporate sponsors and ethical checklists.
The London Benchmarking Group - A group of eighty international businesses who area seeking to manage, measure and report on their involvement in the community. Details of members, benchmarking model and membership.
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The Prudential Business Ethics Center at Rutgers - Supports conferences, lectures, courses and research to provide a grounding in ethics for the business community. Details of events, research, press coverage and news. Based in New Jersey.
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