The Golden Rule - Presentation

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BSAD 574 Business Ethics Values

THE GOLDEN RULE


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Group Members

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Elizabeth Makota2

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Takudzwa Mandizha3

Walter Busangavanye

Francis Maredza


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1. RELIGIOUS CONTEXT

The Greatest CommandmentChristianity / Bible : Matthew 22.36-40

22:36 Master, which [is] the greatcommandment in the law?

22:37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt lovethe Lord thy God with all thy heart, and withall thy soul, and with all thy mind.


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(Contd)

22:38 This is the first and great commandment.

22:39 And the second [is] like unto it, Thoushalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

22:40 On these two commandments hang all thelaw and the prophets.


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The Golden Rule : Definition

The Golden rule is an ethical

that states One has a right t

treatment, and a responsibil

ensure justice for others. It icalled the ethics of reciproc


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The Golden Rule or the ethic of reciprocity is found in

scriptures of nearly every religion. It is often regarded

most concise and general principle of ethics.

1. Islam No one of you is a believer until he loves for his neig

he loves for himself.

2. Judaism What is hateful to you, do not do to your fellow m

3. Buddhism Hurt not others with that which pains yourself.

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3.Christianity (Matthew 7:12(New International Version (NIV))

So in everything, do to otherswhat you would have them do toyou, for this sums up the Law andthe Prophets.

Love Your Enemies(Luke 6 vs 27-35)


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Luke 6 vs 27-35

6:27 But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to

them which hate you,

6:28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them whichdespitefully use you.

6:29 And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer alsothe other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not [to takethy] coat also.

6:30 Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him thattaketh away thy goods ask [them] not again.

6:31 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also tothem likewise.


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Contd

6:32 For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for

sinners also love those that love them.

6:33 And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thankhave ye? for sinners also do even the same.

6:34 And if ye lend [to them] of whom ye hope to receive, whatthank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as muchagain.

6:35 But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping fornothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be thechildren of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to]the evil.


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2. HOW DOES IT RELATE IN BUSINESS ETHICS?

Business Ethics are moral principles that guide the way busines

behaves and the way we treat other people, i.e., treating peop

all fairness, in good a way, doing good deeds.

The Golden Rule imposes on each of us an independent,enduring moral obligation to help and be kind to others eventhey ignore their similar obligations to us.

The Golden Rule is not a rule of investment: do unto others

they will do unto to you.


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In business, politics, and even personal relationship

it is often an advantage to evoke the kind of fear-

induced respect sought by every street hood.

At the heart of the Golden Rule is compassion and

consideration for othersthe ability to put oneself

in their shoes and consider how they might feel

about a given act. It reduces the tendency to

exploit those in a weaker position.


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Every reputable profession needs to hold a specia

position of trust within society. That is to recognize

continued public trust is based on the commitmenhigh ethical standards within the company and tha

speaks to the equally high standards of the individ

within the company. This all begins at the top. If in

is not there it will not exist long at the lower levels

the responsibility of the person at the top to make known by example and character that nothing less

be tolerated.


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Each employee should deal fairly with all counter-part

vendors, competitors, and other employees at all time

goes back to the golden rule. There are no ethics thathere sometimes but not there sometimes. There are n

'business' ethics. Around the world religious and cultu

differences may vary but the golden rule stands solid.


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And lastly and just as importantly pay pro

attention to and act on all complaints. Th

includes but is not limited to customers,

suppliers and employees. They will do th

part in keeping you honest.


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