Ethics - Moral Philosophy

MORAL PHILOSOPHY <Tab/>Virtue ethics descends from the classical Hellenistic tradition represented by Plato and Aristotle, in which the cultivation of virtuous traits of character is viewed as morality's primary function.<Tab/> I believe that virtue ethics is a moral philosophy best suited for making business decisions. Most theories do not emphasize the agents or actors who perform actions, have motives, and follow principles. We all make …showed first 75 words of 553 total…

…showed last 75 words of 553 total…corporate life and an expanding entrepreneurial segment of the economy, companies need more than ever to have a clear understanding of their purpose in order to make work meaningful and thereby attract, retain and motivate outstanding people. (Collins & Porras, 1994) WORKS CITED Gilbert, Daniel R., Daniel R Gilbert, and Daniel R. Gilbert. Ethics Through Corporate Strategy. New York: Oxford University Press, 1996. Collins, James C, Porras, Jerry I Built to Last. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1994