Julie Tappero’s article, “In business, ethics really DO matter”, takes a look at the basics of business ethics. She delves into the significance of business ethics, explaining why its crucial to develop ethical behavior in the workplace.

Without integrity, transparency, and a proper code of conduct, companies will find themselves facing discontented employees. If managers or other individuals in positions of leadership adopt shady conduct, it trickles down to the employees, who then feel no motivation to respect business ethics.

One particular passage that pointed this out was: “Ethical behavior needs to be modeled by the company’s leadership. As children look to their parents to see how they are to behave, so do our employees look to us.”

Tappero’s article reflects the importance of how a C.E.O. or managers’ actions and sense of conduct affects the “moral compass” of the company. In order to promote transparency, honest communication, and fairness, one must begin at the top.

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http://kpbj.com/headlines/human_resources/2011-09-03/in_business_ethics_really_do_matter