What moral actions can apply to both individuals and corporations?

Question

Please don't just list the Ten Commandments:
-thou shalt not ...blah blah blah

Answer 1

There are multiple relationships with this respect. First, you must choose an ethical theory. There are two widely accepted ethical theories:

Utilitarianian/Consequential Theory: The question of a moral act is answered by the benefits (or "utility") of the act. In other words, the ends justify the means. An act is moral based on its consequences.
-> Moral acts chosen should be those that are the greatest benefit and the minimum harm for the greatest number of people involved. "The ends justify the means," (a little oversimplified, but still descriptive).

Deontological Theory: The question of a moral act is answered according to it's obeyance to duty or universal laws/rights. In other words, an act is right based on how well it fits or satisfies our duties towards one another.
-> Moral acts chosen are those that you would want to be universally accepted. "Do onto others as you would have them do onto you," (also oversimplified).

I always prefered Deontological theories. In deontological theory, there are multiple duties:
-> Employee has duties to Employer
-> Employer has duties to Employee
-> Organizations have duties to Society
-> Employees have duties to Society
Indeed, one could write multiple books on the subject. Please refine your question and e-mail it to me if you have anything more specific in mind. I found "Computer Ethics" by Deborah Jones to be a very good book that goes into detail on Professional Ethics.

Answer 2

I would think: don't step on anyone on the way up; don't 'cheat' anyone or any organization; keep your word; don't manipulate to get your own way; don't 'use' (take advantage of) people; don't promote anything you would not like your family to do; (the 'little guys' are how you got to be 'big buys'); don't expect anything you are not willing to give/do yourself; ... (Is this the kind of thing you're looking for?)

Answer 3

i found that what they called professional ethics was in essence common courtesy (mutual respect if you will).
it seems to fit the question.......if you want a list .....well homey don't play dat!