ETHICS IN 2021 Consider context before defining core values. I would argue that the sector least qualified to advise what constitutes a truly ethical business what ethics such a business should advocate is religion. It would seem that many people agree with me. A recent study found that ministers of religion no longer rank in the top […]

ETHICS IN 2021 Consider context before defining core values. I would argue that the sector least qualified to advise what constitutes a truly ethical business what ethics such a business should advocate is religion. It would seem that many people agree with me. A recent study found that ministers of religion no longer rank in the top 10 professions in terms of trust. One of the erroneous notions perpetrated by many religions is that ethical or values are absolute – when, in fact, values are almost always relative. In ‘western’ nations, a high value is placed on individualism, while many Asian cultures discourage individuality instead of prioritising the collective. In Islamic cultures, a business might be viewed as more ethical if it actively aligns itself with the Muslim faith. In Western countries, aligning a business with any faith is fraught with danger. There are few values or ethical standards that are viewed…