Business Ethics Consultant Gifts

'Do everything ethically ... within reason, of course.'

'I don't care if you are the CEO of a large oil company, you can't claim your soul as a business loss.'

Lynda stood up and walked out – but her question remained.

One of those dreadfully uncomfortable corporate moments...

"This bidder has the same name as you, and your face as their logo and you scored them top marks throughout this tender evaluation. Did you understand the conflict of interest declaration you signed?!"

An early encounter between progressive management philosophy and the law of the jungle.

'There may come a time when you feel the need to be a 'whistle blower' and it's vital that you are properly prepared.'

Ernie's pest control.

"Actually, that rule wasn't unwritten, it was redacted."

'Well, that takes care of assisted dying. Now let's return to assisted lying.'

'This time we're going to do things right. And if that doesn't work, we'll just go back to stealing.'

'One final question: Have you ever been disciplined, investigated or suspended for integrity on the job?'

"We'd better watch Cranston. He looks like a whistleblower."

'There's too much corruption in the third world.'

'Don't laugh Ms. Newborn, but I want you to proof this for 'accuracy'.'

"Sorry, we don't hire people with a history of whistle blowing."

'The question is - to what level of data do we wish to stoop.'

'You've become like a son to me, Alvin. But the company has strict rules against nepotism, so I have to let you go.'

'Nothing about the evils of corporate downsizing?'

Stoneage business ethics: 'But, hey, this 'ethics' stuff isn't carved in stone!'

"Absolutely, Senator, in my mind it was always my country first, and obscene profits second."

"Whoa! Back up a second... 'R & D' stands for 'Research & Development?' We always thought it meant 'Rip-off & Distribute!'"

'It's either the worst idea to attract new clients I've ever seen, or the best...'

'I recommend this to get rid of that stupid little voice whispering 'Don't forget to act ethical and responsible'!

'The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. That's a wonderful mission statement.'

"And once we wipe out the disease, where does that leave us?"

Sportswasher's

"Honestly, doing the right thing is going to be a big change for us."

"We need to make some cuts. We’ll start with integrity, accountability, openness, and transparency."

'We're able to cut back on legal fees by being more ethical.'

'Before we start, has everyone shed their moral baggage?'

'Now hold on, Mike. You're talking about embezzlement! And unless I'm very mistaken, that's strictly prohibited in the company's employee handbook!'

'Why yes, the resume is a very important basis for who we hire.'

'Now, at first glance, this may LOOK like a challenge.'

'You US firms think that money can buy everything...but what price an you put on loyalty, integrity, how could you compensate me for losing my friends?'