Name: Joy Dee Mere Cabarrubias Subject: Business Ethics

Grade & Section: Grade 12- ABM Generous

WEEK 2
The Core Principles Underlying Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency
in Business Operation and Stewardship

Activity 1
A: TRUE OR FALSE
1. True
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. True

B. Directions:
SITUATION FAIRNESS ACCOUNTABILITY TRANSPARENCY
1. Cindy, the treasurer, accommodates the 
inquiries as to the cash on hand of their
cooperative.
2. While fixing his table, Arthur accidentally 
dropped the electronic calculator provided by the
company.
3. XYZ Enterprises gave all its employees 13th 
month pay.
4. Sonia and Rita fought inside the office. Hence, 
both were suspended for three days.

5. The cashier took her noon break but forgot to 

lock her drawer. To her dismay, all her collections
the whole morning were stolen.
6. The employee discovered that his/her salary 
was short by P1,000 and asked the payroll officer
who, in turn, showed him/her the records.

7. The purchaser of the company paid the exact 

amount for the supplies.
8. The teller was short by P2,000. 
9. The driver forgot to get the baggage. 
10. The boss shows the receipt to 
the accountant.

ACTIVITY 3: CASE STUDY

1. What do you think has molded the fair, honest and cheerful behavior of Mang Eugenio?
 - The experience on his job has molded the honest and cheerful behavior of Mang Eugenio.
He is molded by love. He loves his job and he is passionate about his job that’s why even at
that age he still carry-on the positiveness and happiness for as long as he lived. He is also
aware that the world is a cruel place to some and that he wanted to give his passengers a
short time to be able to gather peace and love.
2. What lesson have you learned from the good example of Mang Eugenio?

- The lesson that we can learn from Mang Eugenio is to make the situation better than
what is given and to value the job and what it offers. Do not only act because of the benefits
that a person is wishing to acquire just like the kindness with a smile that Mang Eugenio
showed his passengers which is a genuine act of kindness. One must act because it is ethical,
and it is right. One must act because he or she wants to be ethical not because he is forced
to do it.
3. In school, how can you teach and train students in fair, honest and ethical behavior?

- Create activities that would let the students experience situations that encourages them
to do good on basis of what is morally correct and what should be done to make situations
better that would help them in the future. Be a role model to each one of what they should
become. Show or teach students that we can be ethical in both hearts and minds not only by
the words we speak but also by the actions we commit.

REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET

1. I could show fairness by Treat others as you would like to be handled. Take it in turns. Tell it
as it is. Stick to the guidelines. Consider the impact of your decisions on others. Listen to people
with an open mind. Don't blame anyone for your mistakes. Take care not to take advantage of
others. Playing favorites isn't a good idea.
2. I could show accountability by Set a good example and be the first to keep yourself
accountable. Practice giving and receiving reviews. Make it a practice to be accountable.
Recognize that delaying feedback exacerbates the issue.
2. I could show transparency by Trust employees to make decisions. Don’t keep responsibilities
and job functions a secret. Share results. Know where to draw the line. Hire the right people.
Establish open communication channels.

WEEK 3
Code of Ethics in Business

LESSON 1: ETHICS IN BUSINESS

ACTIVITY 1: Finding the ETHICAL or UNETHICAL.

1. ETH
2. ETH
3. UNETH
4. UNETH
 5. UNETH
6. UNETH
7. UNETH
8. ETH
9. UNETH
10. UNETH

ACTIVITY 2: Finding the LIE and TRUTH.

1. TRUTH
2. TRUTH
3. LIE
4. TRUTH
5. LIE

ACTIVITY 3
Ethical Issues:
in Finance in Human Resource in Sales and in Production
Management Marketing

2. encountered 3. overweight 1. 5. honesty in prices 1. destruction of

misleading financial applicants are not habitats
reports allowed

7. fraud on securities 4. hiring limited to 6. truthfulness in 8. harm to

religious affiliations advertising environment

9. manipulation in 10. exaggerated

prices advertisements

LESSON 2: CODE OF ETHICS IN BUSINESS

ACTIVITY 1: CASE ANALYSIS

Question: If you were the COO, what would you do? Why?
- It gives me great joy to have the opportunity to become the COO. I believe that with my drive,
energy, superior organizational abilities and charisma, I can be a great COO and ensure that it runs
like a well-oiled machine. It would be a challenge, a privilege and an extraordinary opportunity for
personal growth to be able to take charge of the day-to-day operations of such an important
company — all things that appeal to me enormously and that will inspire me to do the best job that I
can possibly do to help. Once I learned a management role within the store, I had the opportunity to
rearrange the layout of our electronics department. The company provided recommended layout
options, but I researched some of the best methods of attracting customers into the department. I
decided on an ergonomic flow that really pulled customers into that area of the store. Sales in the
department increased by 5% over the next two months.

ACTIVITY 2
Our Core Values:
Accountability-The capability to explain and be answerable for decisions and actions taken by self
and/or subordinates.
Responsibility-Being capable of making rational decisions on one’s own, therefore, being answerable
for one’s behavior.
Diversity-Embracing difference, variety or multiformity of the workforce.
Decisiveness-Making decisions that are firm and beyond doubt; leading to conclusiveness.
Leadership-Directing the performance of others in the organization and showing the way.
Our Vision: Create a World that Works Better. to look forward by providing high-quality shoes and
handbags that are worth their money, as well as unrivaled customer service
Our Values: We value each and every individual. We behave in a moral and considerate manner.
Our Mission:
 develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for our consumers
through the efficient use of our resources and in collaboration with our business partners;
 create a fulfilling workplace for our employees built on trust, mutual respect, and
appreciation of their diversity;
 value the role we play in our communities, as a socially and environmentally committed
organization;
 generate economic value through superior growth and profitability.
Our Principles:
1st: At all times, we should be truthful
2nd: Work on "the work in progress" should be eliminated.
3rd: creating awe-inspiring experiences for our users

WEEK 4
Classical Philosophies and their implications in Business Practices

ACTIVITY 1:
Philosophers Business Philosophies
Socrates “Dare to disagree”

Plato “Excellence is not a gift but a skill that takes

practice we do not act ‘rightly’ because we are
‘excellent’ in fact we achieve ‘excellence’ by
acting `rightly’

Aristotle “The secret of business is to know something that

nobody else know”
Immanuel Kant “ The business of philosophy is not to give rules,
but to analyze the private judgements of
common reason”

Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill “ Utilarianism”

ACTIVITY 2
1. Aristotle’s philosophy- If you are in a food industry business and you are doing well don’t
give your recipe to other people because it’s your secret to have a better business.
 2. Plato’s philosophy- In the business there`s no such thing that is perfect in daily business. We
are learning different thing in daily just like someone criticize your meal and you will learn and fix
that negative thoughts on your product.
3. Socrates’ philosophy-In a business you shouldn’t keep on accepting offers for example
someone offers you a product for business and you know that it is just a waste of money if you buy it
so you should learn to disagree sometimes.
4. Immanuel Kant’s philosophy- If you are in a fast food business you need to accept feedbacks
from the customer that will help you what to change and what to implement.
5. Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill’s philosophy- In a liquor business there is a 2 day
liquor ban implemented the next day so the thing is you can sell your product fast because the
majority of people benefited from it. Don’t restrict the customers if there is no ordinance yet.

REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET

A.
I have learned that Aristotle’s philosophy influences business practices in
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I have learned that Plato’s philosophy influences business practices in
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I have learned that Socrates’ philosophy influences business practices in
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I have learned that Immanuel Kant’s philosophy influences business practices in
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I have learned that Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill’s philosophies influence business practices
in
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B.

WEEK 5
The Impact of the Belief System in the Business Setting

ACTIVITY 1
A.
Religion Business practices/principles

Christianity
Strict adherence to contracts;
Compliance with regulations;
Compliance with regulations; Fair wages to
workers.

Judaism  the legitimacy of business activity and

profit;
 the divine origin and ordination of wealth
(and hence the limits and obligations of
human ownership);
 the preeminent position in decision
making given to the protection and
preservation (sanctity) of human life;
 the protection of consumers from
commercial harm;
 the avoidance of fraud and
misrepresentation in sales transactions;
 the moral requirement to go beyond the
letter of the law. 
Islam freedom, justice, manners and consideration of
others needs and interests whereas the
disapproved business conducts are riba, fraud,
dishonesty and dealing in prohibited
commodities. 
Buddhism  Define the goal
 Rely on cause and effect
 Develop empathy and compassion for
the customer
 Be mindful of impermanence and be
flexible and innovative
 Follow ethical principles and respect for
colleagues and customers

Hinduism  Dharma (way of life), Artha (wealth and

prosperity), Kama (desire) and Moksha
(liberation).

B.
Which religions are similar? In what way?
- Both Christianity and Islam are both Monotheism religions which means that both religions have
their beliefs that there is only one God that is existing. Islam is a religion that considers Allah as their
God and saviour. Christians use the Bible as their holy book.

C.
(My Religion) – Roman Catholic
Two best practices that I follow:
1. The Dignity of the Human Person and the Sanctity of Life
2. Support for the Family.

REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET

1. Define belief system using your own words. (5 points)
- The stories we tell ourselves to describe our personal sense of reality are known as belief systems.
Every human being has a belief system that they use to make sense of the world around them, and it
is through this process that we individually “make sense” of the world.
2. Complete these statements: (5 points each)
I have learned that the business practices of Christianity are
- Be clear with what you want. When you find “it,” take the leap. Be forbearing and love those who
criticize you. Always go beyond what is required. Keep your promises and be careful with what you
say.
I have learned that the business practices of Judaism are
- By exploring the meanings of the prayers, or the literature of the Holocaust, or the laws of
Shabbat, we give ourselves permission for those things to become part of ourselves.
I have learned that the business practices of Hinduism are
- how Hinduism save itself from prophet and his business of one boss and many servants.
I have learned that the business practices of Islam are
- teaches that God is one, merciful, all-powerful, and unique, and has guided humanity through
prophets, revealed scriptures, and natural signs.
I have learned that the business practices of Buddhism are
- Theravada Buddhism emphasises attaining self-liberation through one's own efforts. Meditation
and concentration are vital elements of the way to enlightenment. The ideal road is to dedicate
oneself to full-time monastic life.

WEEK 6
Filipino Values System and Its Effect to Business

ACTIVITY 1
A.
SITUATIONS BUSINESS PRACTICES
1. The daughter of a prominent businessman fell Utang na Loob
into the pool and drowned. Good thing, a man
saw the incident and quickly saved the young girl.
The businessman-father hired him as his personal
driver.

2. Serge, the clerk, was caught by the treasurer Delicadeza

while opening the vault. He just walked away as
if nothing had happened and
acted innocently the days thereafter.

3. There was a job vacancy at MNOP Corporation. Padrino system

Two applicants (A and B) submitted their resume,
and only A was qualified. However, it was B who
was hired, being the godson of the accounting
manager.
4. Candy wants to ask for a discount from the Amor propio
boutique owner but is hesitant because she is
thinking other customers could hear and might
think that she is poor.
5. Sally lent P5,000 to her friend Beth to be paid Hiya
on the 30th of the month. On the due date, Solly
did not have the courage to approach Beth
because they are close friends.

B.
Bahala Na
-I find out about a mall sale and decides to shop to my heart’s content. I end up spending my savings
without setting aside an amount for my monthly expenses. When asked how I’ll pay for the other
bills, I shrug and says “Bahala na kung saan ko kukunin yung pera.”
Ningas-cogon
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Mañana Habit