Last week's presentation went very well. Great job Alex and Easton! The idea of ethics is one that plays a large role in our everyday lives. Everyone has their own background, values and experiences guiding the decisions they make and the people they are. Ethics helps keep everyone's character in check by providing a universal idea of what is right and wrong in normal society.
When asked the question in class "What does ethics look like or feel like to you?" my response was that ethics is the application of integrity. Integrity to me is honesty in every aspect of life. Not taking advantage of a situation where someone else may be hurt. Making sure that other's opportunities are equal to, if not greater than, the opportunities I have. Being a sales person, I don't think ethics is applied enough. I do my best to make sure to never lie to get a larger sale or take advantage of a customer for my own gain. I make sure that I treat every customer how I would want another sales person to treat my mother or sister. Hopefully that sales strategy (although it has been known to lose me sales and commission) will pay off in the future.
As a sales associate also I can relate to what you are saying. In the business world, generally, ethics seem to not be the first priority. I think it's great that you are doing your part to ensure that it is there though!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliment - I really thought your answer to what ethics is was well-thought out and very appropriate.
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