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During a day at work, people make many decisions. Do you believe there is a difference between a business decision and an ethical decision or are they one in the same? Give a specific example of a decision that you have had to make at work and discuss its relation to being an ethical decision, business decision, or both.

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This solution discusses the differences between business decisions and ethical decisions. This solution also provides examples of decisions that have been made in the work environment in relation to ethical and/or business decision-making.

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1. In my opinion, they are both intertwined together. All business decisions need to be ethical decisions. No business decision should be an unethical decision, as it would do more harm to the company and to others than good. Every business decision made should be based on sound ethical and moral principles. By doing so, management ...

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