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Enron, Tyco, Krispy Kreme, and even Martha Stewart have had their share of ethical dilemmas and troubles. With the seemingly downward spiral of ethics in the United States, many people have begun to re-evaluate the definition and limitations of ethics, especially within the workplace. Stories of ethical problems and ethics surround people in everyday situations. Here, we will examine two case studies one of which is a story of wrongful conduct and the other is a story of serving best interest. In today's society, everyone is entitled to a rags-to-riches story and wealth beyond their wildest dreams, but is it worth the cost of overlooking and ignoring the importance of ethics?
Two popular unethical practices in today's workplace involve fraud and deceit. According to the Miniature Guide to Understanding the Foundations of Ethical Reasoning, "The proper role of ethical reasoning is to highlight acts of two kinds: Those which enhance the well-being of others—that warrant our......

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