Answer to Question #201921 in English for Hareem

Question

An internship executive is studying submissions for next year’s class. Is it legal or ethical to look at an applicant’s public Facebook or Twitter page and use information he finds there in making her/his decision?

Questions.

1. Is the situation described an ethical issue? Or, is it a business dispute?

2. What principles of the Code of Ethics does it relate to and how/why?

3. Indicate the Category for the Code of Ethics.

4. Indicate the Principles of the Code of Ethics.

Answer 1

1. Is the situation described an ethical issue? Or, is it a business dispute?

It is a business dispute.

2. What principles of the Code of Ethics does it relate to and how/why?

• Honesty.
• Integrity.
• Promise-Keeping & Trustworthiness.
• Loyalty.
• Fairness.
• Concern for Others.
• Respect for Others.
• Law Abiding.

Why?

It enhances the law by outlining acceptable behaviors beyond government control. Corporations establish business ethics to promote integrity among their employees and gain trust from key stakeholders, such as investors and consumers. While corporate ethics programs have become common, the quality varies.

3. Indicate the Category for the Code of Ethics.

Law abiding

4. Indicate the Principles of the Code of Ethics.

Ethical executives abide by laws, rules and regulations relating to their business activities.