Ethical Business Practices

Ethical Business Practices

In the current business climate it appears that ethics is a second or third thought. In some cases it seems as though business ethics is non-existent. In order to be successful in any business, whether brick and mortar or home based, we... [more]

In the current business climate it appears that ethics is a second or third thought. In some cases it seems as though business ethics is non-existent. In order to be successful in any business, whether brick and mortar or home based, we find ourselves questioning; should I go for the fast buck and not give a rats diddly about my customer? Or should I run a clean and honest operation and build it slowly with long term growth in mind?

A recent study is suggesting that moral behavior may be encouraged with nothing more than clean smells. The Brigham Young University professor found a "dramatic improvement in ethical behavior with just a few spritzes of citrus-scented Windex." "The researchers see implications for workplaces, retail stores and other organizations that have relied on traditional surveillance and security measures to enforce rules. [] Perhaps the findings could...  
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