Egoism
promotion of the individual pleasure through goods or career success
Utilitarianism
the option which best maximizes pleasure and minimizes pain for all involved
Deontological reasoning
the keeping of moral rules such as "Don't harm others
Christianity operates on the notion that...
ethics (the study of human character) logically follows theology (the study of God's character)
The ultimate goal of Christian ethics is to...
emulate God's character, not for human happiness or fulfillment
We learn God's character by...
studying the scriptures
We interpret the scripture through..
the unlimited lens of Christ and the Holy Spirit
Three divine characteristics of God
Holy
Love
Just
Holiness
the concept of single minded devotion to God and absolute ethical purity
So long as business is a means of _____, the concept of holiness is not violated
honoring god rather than an end in itself
What holiness abhors is when ____. When your career, wealth and desire to please others becomes more important, then _____
business, or any other human activity becomes an idol. ...god has been displaced from primary.
Substantive rights
own property
bodily safety
prompt payment for work completed
to be told the truth or right to citizen
copyright or patent protection
bankrupt
pay appropriate tax rates
Integrated Christian approach:
Duties include:
Keep promises
tell the truth
make restitution for harm done
respect legitimate human authority
respect the rights of others be responsible stewards of human resources
show concern for the poor
maintain health family relationships
Integrated Christian approach:
Rights to include:
freedom of choice
equal protection
dignity
due process
own property
life
be told the truth
For the love of ___ is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the ___, and pierced themselves through with many ___.
money
faith
sorrows
1 Timothy 6:10
Honesty in commercial dealings does what?
Builds trust
fosters community
respects the dignity of others
Employees are not abstract financial interests but what?
human beings whose relationships are far more complex than just an exchange of money for task performance
Rank of employee motivators
achievement
recognition
challenging work
opportunity for advancement
possibility of job growth
responsibility
income
Theory C 4 components
dignity
reciprocity
servant leadership
gift
Christians are called to be ___ and move across ___
intentional
ethnic, gender, age and religious lines
Like ____, we are not to be mastered by property but to master it. We are to love people and use things rather than use people and love things.
Paul
The ____ teach that all mankind was created by God and in the image of God
Scriptures
The foundation of Christian ethics in not rules but what
the changeless character of God
Sin makes us ____ rather than seeking God
self seeking
What is our job in making decisions?
to line up the lenses of holiness, justice and love so that they align as much as possible
What does Jesus say our greatest duty is
love the Lord you God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Matthew 22:37-38
How much were the settlements made in discrimination lawsuits with Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley and Smith Barney
$200 million
Deuteronmy 8:10-18 warns us from using ____as a false security
wealth
Social Responsibility
an organizations obligation to maximize its positive effects and minimize its negative effects on stakeholders
Egoism
promotion of the individual pleasure through goods or career success
Utilitarianism
the option which best maximizes pleasure and minimizes pain for all involved
Deontological reasoning
the keeping of moral rules such as "Don't harm others
Christianity operates on the notion that...
ethics (the study of human character) logically follows theology (the study of God's character)
The ultimate goal of Christian ethics is to...
emulate God's character, not for human happiness or fulfillment
We learn God's character by...
studying the scriptures
We interpret the scripture through..
the unlimited lens of Christ and the Holy Spirit
Three divine characteristics of God
Holy
Love
Just
Holiness
the concept of single minded devotion to God and absolute ethical purity
So long as business is a means of _____, the concept of holiness is not violated
honoring god rather than an end in itself
What holiness abhors is when ____. When your career, wealth and desire to please others becomes more important, then _____
business, or any other human activity becomes an idol. ...god has been displaced from primary.
Substantive rights
own property
bodily safety
prompt payment for work completed
to be told the truth or right to citizen
copyright or patent protection
bankrupt
pay appropriate tax rates
Integrated Christian approach:
Duties include:
Keep promises
tell the truth
make restitution for harm done
respect legitimate human authority
respect the rights of others be responsible stewards of human resources
show concern for the poor
maintain health family relationships
Integrated Christian approach:
Rights to include:
freedom of choice
equal protection
dignity
due process
own property
life
be told the truth
For the love of ___ is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the ___, and pierced themselves through with many ___.
money
faith
sorrows
1 Timothy 6:10
Honesty in commercial dealings does what?
Builds trust
fosters community
respects the dignity of others
Employees are not abstract financial interests but what?
human beings whose relationships are far more complex than just an exchange of money for task performance
Rank of employee motivators
achievement
recognition
challenging work
opportunity for advancement
possibility of job growth
responsibility
income
Theory C 4 components
dignity
reciprocity
servant leadership
gift
Christians are called to be ___ and move across ___
intentional
ethnic, gender, age and religious lines
Like ____, we are not to be mastered by property but to master it. We are to love people and use things rather than use people and love things.
Paul
The ____ teach that all mankind was created by God and in the image of God
Scriptures
The foundation of Christian ethics in not rules but what
the changeless character of God
Sin makes us ____ rather than seeking God
self seeking
What is our job in making decisions?
to line up the lenses of holiness, justice and love so that they align as much as possible
What does Jesus say our greatest duty is
love the Lord you God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Matthew 22:37-38
How much were the settlements made in discrimination lawsuits with Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley and Smith Barney
$200 million
Deuteronmy 8:10-18 warns us from using ____as a false security
wealth
Social Responsibility
an organizations obligation to maximize its positive effects and minimize its negative effects on stakeholders