Choose one of Confucius's teachings and describe how that principle relates to your personal ethical perspective. Does it support your perspective or contrast with your perspective? How does this principle compare to one of the other ethical perspectives covered in Chapter One (Utilitarianism, Altruism, etc.)? Is it quite similar or quite different? Be sure to cite your sources.

Choose one of Confucius's teachings and describe how that principle relates to your personal ethical perspective. Does it support your perspective or contrast with your perspective? How does this principle compare to one of the other ethical perspectives covered in Chapter One (Utilitarianism, Altruism, etc.)? Is it quite similar or quite different? Be sure to cite your sources.

Principles of Management

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Chapter5: Ethics, Corporate Responsibility, And Sustainability

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Problem 5CRQ: Can an individual be ethical without using ethical principles described in the chapter? Explain.

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