Philosophy 2074F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Business Game, Golden Rule, Ethical Dilemma
14 Dec 2014
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Falsehood ceases to be falsehood when it is understood on all sides that the truth is not expected to be spoken ethics of business (cid:0)game ethics ethics of normal life (cid:0)ethics of religion. Most executives are almost compelled to deceive in the interests of their companies or themselves. If they only tell truth, he is ignoring opportunities permitted under the rules and is at a heavy disadvantage in his business dealings. Before any executive can make profitable use of the strategy of the bluff he needs to make sure that in bluffing he will not lose self-respect or become emotionally disturbed. During reconciliation, must feel that his bluffs are ethically justified. Business has the impersonal character of a game demands both special strategy and un understanding of its special ethics. E. g. employee will lie about their ages to get a better job.
