Response to Ethics are an Important Process to Local Businesses by Vicki James

There was a particularly interesting article I once read called, “Don’t Make Money By Being Bad” from the Templar’s “The Rules of Money.” It featured the importance of practicing good ethics whether in business, or just life in general. Since reading it, ethics and morals have been a major part of my daily life; thus, very important to me. James commented on the importance of a companies’ “commitment to business ethics” and “demonstration of good corporate citizenship.” I think it is amazing for foundations such as the Rochester Area Business Ethics Foundation (RABEF) to encourage, promote and award local businesses for “celebrating high standards of ethics” with their ETHIE award. The beauty of the award is both participants and finalists should be commended by their exemplary effort to conduct business at the highest level. After reading the article I also found out that business ethics have a direct impact on the company’s success. It is really important for foundations like RABEF to help nurture ethics in local businesses so that it may benefit legally, through employee conduct and when interacting with other businesses.

Business Ethics