Identify reasons why the study of ethics is important.Identify ethical issues within a case description

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Why Study Ethics?

After reading this chapter, you will be able to:

Identify reasons why the study of ethics is important;

Explain the nature and meaning of business ethics;

Explain the difference between ethical values and other values;

Clarify the difference between ethics and the law;

Describe the distinction between ethics and ethos;

Distinguish between personal morality, virtues, and social ethics;

Identify ethical issues within a case description.