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I have a paper due that is based on the relationship between business ethics, social responsibility, and sustainability. I also have to include an example of an existing company. I'm only looking for a couple hundred words to start and I'll finish it up.

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A corporation is expected to behave ethically in all aspects of business to employees, customers, retailers, and society. This is type of behavior is called business ethics; the right way to do business and in the process maintain and commit to the socially responsibilities of society.

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Business ethics is similar to corporate ethics in terms of ethical principles and ethical problems within corporations. Corporate ethics refers to the right way to do business (Hasnas, 1998). Thus, there is a high expectation for managers to behave ethically in business. They have ethical obligations to manage morally and treat employees fairly and with respect. ...

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