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It posits that something is wrong solely because God commands us not to do it.

Moral standards are validated by the quality of arguments or reasoning, not by authoritative bodies.

Morality is distinct from etiquette (rules for well-mannered behavior) and law (statutes and regulations), as well as from professional codes of ethics.

As a group of people working together to achieve a common purpose.

Moral questions concern behavior that affects human welfare, while factual questions are based on objective facts.

The principle of treating others as one would like to be treated.

Upbringing, behavior of those around us, cultural standards, experiences, and critical reflections.

Statutes, regulations, common law, and constitutional law.

The law cannot cover all possible human conduct and can be too blunt an instrument for adequate moral guidance.

They are often general and imprecise, necessitating personal engagement in moral reasoning.

Yes, there can be circumstances where violating the law is morally permissible or even required.

They highlighted the moral injustice behind socially accepted but discriminatory etiquette.

That the company could soon 'implode in a wave of accounting scandals.'

Atheists can lead moral lives, indicating that morality does not solely depend on religious belief.

Because not all rules are purely moral, and being part of a profession does not guarantee sound moral principles.

Expressions of justice and righteousness.

The doctrine that right and wrong are determined by what a particular society believes.

Unfair treatment of employees based on characteristics such as race, gender, or age, rather than their abilities or qualifications.

Ethics as it applies to business.

Court rulings on the requirements of the constitution and the constitutionality of legislation.

He argues that all segregation statutes are unjust as they distort the soul and damage personality, creating false senses of superiority and inferiority.

A worldview that includes moral instructions, values, and commitments.

The belief that humans are born morally flawed.

It struck down the 'separate but equal doctrine,' which permitted racially segregated schools.

By emulating the life of Jesus of Nazareth.

How should I live my life?

America’s 'Most Innovative Company.'

Whether those principles can withstand critical scrutiny.

A law enacted by legislative bodies, such as Congress or state legislatures.

He rejects an 'economy of exclusion' and criticizes blind faith in a free market that perpetuates inequality.

Writing follow-up letters, returning phone calls, and dressing appropriately.

Laws tend to reflect changes in what a society takes to be right and wrong, but they are not sufficient to establish moral standards.

They govern the conduct of members of a profession and adherence is required for membership.

As unique products of divine intervention, endowed with consciousness and the ability to love.

It may result in disapproval from peers or loss of one's license to practice.

It addresses organizational ethics as well as business ethics.

The mundane, everyday moral challenges faced by working men and women.

They can be unwritten or written, vague or specific, and may involve a mix of moral rules.

Enron created a complex structure of off-balance-sheet special-purpose entities.

Assuming the rules don't require morally impermissible conduct, there is a moral obligation to follow them.

Morality involves principles and values that govern right and wrong behavior, while etiquette and law are more about social norms and regulations.

Some believe morality is solely based on religion, which is a mistaken view.

To pledge not to advance personal interests at the expense of enterprise or society and to refrain from unethical practices.

The body of judge-made law developed from court opinions and precedents.

The 'deal machine' due to its generation of significant investment banking business.

Brokers not being legally required to act in their customers’ best interests when advising on retirement money.

It means the standard is based on social norms rather than ethical considerations.

$28 billion.

Moral standards take priority over other standards, including self-interest.

They articulate positions on political, educational, economic, and medical issues, influencing public opinion.

Whether those principles can be justified, rather than how we came to have them.

It was the largest Chapter 11 filing in U.S. history.

When they witness unethical or illegal activities that harm others and have exhausted other avenues for addressing the issue.

For example, helping a Jewish family hide from the Nazis was illegal but morally admirable.

Because breaking the law isn't always immoral, and legality doesn't guarantee morality.

Courts can rule on whether laws are compatible with the constitution and declare them invalid if they conflict.

They are legally binding rules established by boards or agencies within their statutory powers.

Etiquette refers to socially acceptable behavior, while morality involves ethical considerations.

Only two out of sixteen analysts.

Many believe that morality must be based on religion for moral guidance or incentive.

They helped manufacture Enron's fraudulent financial statements.

Yes, violations can raise moral issues, such as disrespect or perpetuating inequality.

People may act morally out of habit, personal standards, concern for others, peer approval, or to avoid punishment.

Legally, they are not obligated to help, but morally, their action could be considered wrong.

Citibank had to pay $2 billion to Enron's victimized shareholders.

Law codifies a society’s customs, ideals, norms, and moral values.

212 out of 248 members on the investigating committees.

What constitutes adequate grounds or justification for a moral standard.

They argue that moral wrongness exists independently of God's commands; God forbids actions because they are wrong, not the other way around.

To serve and love God.

Professors should not date their students.

Its auditing and consulting fees rather than its fiduciary responsibilities.

The law generally prohibits egregious affronts to moral standards but breaches can still occur.

Behavior that is of serious consequence to human welfare.

He recommended the company's stock to employees while cashing in his shares.

The stock fell from a high value to only a few pennies a share, costing employees over a billion dollars.

The firm was convicted of obstructing justice and was driven out of business.

What constitutes right and wrong (or good and bad) human conduct in a business context.

They believe that business has no ethics and consider themselves realistic.

Peer pressure, organizational culture, and personal circumstances can all impact moral decision-making.

A Roman philosopher who debated the ethical obligations of merchants in situations of market scarcity.

Any organization whose objective is to provide goods or services for profit.

To participate in planning, organizing, or directing the work of business.

Organized the shredding of incriminating Enron documents.

In Christianity: 'Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them.' (Matthew 7:12)

Profits dropped by $600 million and debts increased by$630 million.

It increased by 40%, 58%, and 89% in consecutive years.

It can be a significant source of personal satisfaction.

The study of what constitutes right and wrong, or good and bad, human conduct in a business context.

They have introduced new rules on including ethics in their curricula.

They provide guidelines for moral obligations, etiquette, and economic interests, but are not completely reliable.

As many as 9,000.

Conspiracy and multiple counts of fraud.

They guide individual behavior and decision-making, influencing what is considered right or wrong.

By implementing clear policies, providing training, and ensuring a safe environment for all employees.

Their soundness depends on the adequacy of the reasons that support or justify them.

Norms against lying, stealing, and killing.

They must be alert and assess the situation critically.

It helps individuals make justified moral judgments and distinguish right actions from wrong actions.

Most people see no real distinction between a person’s morals and a person’s ethics.

The belief that moral standards are not absolute and can vary based on culture or individual circumstances.

Morality often requires individuals to consider the welfare of others, which can conflict with self-interest.

Whether to inform buyers about additional wheat arriving in Rhodes or to sell at the best price without disclosing that information.