ABSTRACT
The values that guide our behaviors are called ethics. Many ethical guidelines of the past have become the laws and regulations of today. Businesses stress their ethical considerations in their promotional material or mission statements, but what do they really mean? They all state that they have a commitment to business ethics, but how should a client interpret a business’ professional code of ethics and what should that code state? Ethical behavior goes beyond knowing what is right and what is wrong. It is simply doing what is right. The purpose of ethical business practices is to provide, in conjunction with laws, a structure that will promote and protect the greatest interests of the profession and the public from illegal or unethical performance. Making ethical choices in business ensures legal behavior and promotes a strong public image.
