I reblog the blog, Ethical Houston, as much as possible. I firmly believe that Christian Business Ethics has a place in the resolution of our business ethical crisis. You should read this blog if you have any interest in the Protestant concept of business ethics. I subscribe to it, you should too.
James Pilant
Almighty God, we confess that we are often swept up in the tide of our generation. We have failed in our calling to be your holy people, a people set apart for your divine purpose. We live more in apathy than in passion born of hope. We are moved more by private ambition than by social justice. We dream more of privilege and benefits than service and sacrifice. Help us to make room in our hearts and lives for you. Forgive us, revive us, and res … Read More
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Almost all economic philosophies assume that people are inherently good and that they will choose to do the right thing when confronted with a choice. Free market capitalism not so much so, but the problem with a free market economy in a large company such as ours is that you cannot judge the moral integrity of every person you conduct business with. Its just not practical. That anonymity will cause people to relax their moral integrity.
I think its idealistic, yet naive, to think that people are going to act selflessly all the time. Realistically speaking, people are only going to look out for themselves and their loved ones.
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I believe the more usual assumption is that they are rational, the “rational man” theory.
I freely admit I have enormous faith in the goodness and hard working men and women of this country. Take a look at worker productivity in this nation versus any other. The hours worked stat also puts U.S. workers at the top. jp
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