PBS TASK PROJECT

This is a task in the Ethics of Organizations: public and private; domestic and international. The aim of the task is to understand some of the basic ethical concepts in professional life. Whether we think so or not, business managers, civil servants, advertisers, sales representatives and employers are all practical philosophers. They may not think explicitly in terms of philosophical arguments and theories, but every strategic decision they make is based on philosophical assumptions that can be articulated and assessed. This task examines some of the central philosophical issues that arise in the course of professional life, including truth; manipulation; trust; freedom; integrity; responsibility; and discrimination.