is just and fair conduct which goes beyond observing laws and government regulations. It means adhering to moral principles, being guided by particular values, and behaving in a way people ought to act. The set of principles called ethics may be written or unwritten codes or principles governing a professional or human activity. Business ethics concerns itself with the relationship between business objectives, practices, and techniques and the good of society.
Business ethics refer to the socially determined moral principles which should govern business activities. A few examples of Environmental Protection in India (Steps by the Government) . Laws: The directive principles of state policy in the Constitution of India lay emphasis on protection of environment. Some of the laws enacted are as under: i.
The Wildlife Protection Act, ii. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, amended in and iii. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, amended in and iv. The Environment (Protection) Act, v.
The Forests (Conservation Act, amended in vi. The Hazardous Wastes Act, . Regulations: Administrative orders/policy guidelines have been laid down by the government. A separate Department of Environment, Government of India was created in .
. Certain regulatory bodies or quasi-judicial authorities have been established such as: National Afforestation and Eco-development Board, and National Wastelands Development Board . Manufacturing units have been closed in cities. High Court of Delhi ordered shifting of manufacturing units out of Delhi and closing them.
Similarly, courts have ordered removal of foundaries from Agra city, and shifting of manufacturing factories from Kanpur. . Various programmes on environment education, and seminars on creating awareness and resource are being organised regularly. .
Government has also laid down Environment Action Plan (EAP). business ethics are: charging fair prices from customers, using fair weights for measurement of commodities, giving fair treatment to workers and earning reasonable profits. A businessperson behaves ethically when her or his actions are upright and serve the interest of society. This, of course, also applies to those not in business.
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