5-5 Ethical Origins o Societal ethics standards that members of society use when dealing with each other. Based on values and standards found in society's legal rules, norm and mores Codified in the form oflaw and society customs Norms dictate how people should behave Societal ethics vary based on a given society. Strong beliefs in one country may differ elsewhere Example: bribes are an accepted business practice in some countries " win/MeGraw-HHill CThe McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc, 2000Irwin/McGraw-Hill ©The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2000 5-5 Ethical Origins ⚫Societal Ethics: standards that members of society use when dealing with each other. ◼ Based on values and standardsfound in society’s legal rules, norm, and mores. ◼ Codified in the form of law and society customs. ◼ Norms dictate how people should behave. ⚫Societal ethics vary based on a given society. ◼ Strong beliefs in one country may differ elsewhere. ◼ Example: bribes are an accepted business practice in some countries