The golden rule gr says treat others as you want to be treated. This is a valuable lesson that we need to use from kindergarten through retirement when were interacting with others. He wasnt a christian, but he was so impressed with jesus words that he had them inscribed in gold on the walls in his home. When coworkers start being uncivil to one another, it can lead to effects on the. But it can be found in different guises in all world religions, as well as in. The golden rule for email is to reply within 24 hours, and preferably within the same working day. Consider reading works that are based on the golden rule. Sep 16, 2019 give yourself daily reminders about the role of the golden rule in your life. In a few months, i have a rather comprehensive book.
This principle takes a meet me in the middle approach, meaning you might look to find the middle ground between a ignoring the fraud and continuing business as usual and b quitting as to not be around the. The golden rules of accounting require that you ascertain the type of account in question. Paying taxes has and always will be a social responsibility. The golden rule is found in numerous cultures, religions, ethical systems, secular philosophies, indigenous native traditions, and even in the mathematical sciences e. The golden rule is closely associated with christian ethics though its origins go further back and graces asian culture as well. Gr is the most important principle in this book and perhaps the most important rule of life. The golden rules of business ethics are the pillars that hold the success of every vibrant and successful business. The realtor pledge incorporates the golden rule and so does the code of ethics shouing the value placed on this ethical behavior. Tricia ryan shared this insight, practice golden rule management. The golden rule principle in an african ethics, and kants. Whenever i think about interacting with people, i think about the golden rule, do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Dont combine 1 acting to do a to x with 2 not consenting.
Living the golden rule is something youll find as a standard held as important by many cultures dating back thousands of years of humankind. Each one of us is responsible for acting at work following a code of ethics. The golden rule is a solid basis for a responsible applied ethics in both theory and practice. Oct 25, 2011 these ceos have not discovered a new concept.
Understanding the golden rulerigorous introduction to the. Pdf whether there is the golden rule in aristotles ethics. As it turns out, following the golden rule will help you to go far in life and in business as well. An unethical website, golden rule malpractice and the. Ethics and the golden rule offers two introductory chapters, the first is simpler and the second more technical. In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.
People who study applied ethics, while searching for ideas to help live better lives, are often relativisticarguing that values vary depending on the point of view of the observer. Sep 11, 2016 as it turns out, following the golden rule will help you to go far in life and in business as well. Its a lot easier to put these words on your wall than it is to live. This maxim, known as the golden rule of ethics, is sometimes portrayed as an exclusively christian concept. And because it crosses so many traditions and philosophies, the golden rule possesses tremendous moral authority and reveals a profound unity underlying. Now, let me explain why i believe the golden rule should be the one rule to guide through your ethical dilemmas. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. That is a very simple summary of the golden rule gr.
In fact, business ethics is the tonic that adds flavour to the overall corporate image of modern businesses. He gives us the golden rule to expose the folly of trying to be justified by. This new collection contains specially commissioned essays which take a fresh look at this guiding principle from a comparative perspective. Prosper by combining sound management and social vision amacom new york. I became a goldenrule junkie in 1968, after hearing a talk by the oxford philosopher r.
The gr tries to connect you with the other person that you are dealing with in a very mutual way. Aristotle did not need to tell about the golden rule, because the very. The golden rule is the principle of treating others as you want to be treated. Each account type has its rule that needs to be applied to account for the transactions. Normally we interpret the golden rule as telling us how to act. The golden rule is sometimes stated in a negative way. In so doing it attempts to clarify exactly what the rule means and how it can fit into a universal code of morality. I went on to write a masters thesis and then a doctoral dissertation on gr, and then many articles and parts of books. The realtor pledge, code of ethics and the golden rule. Many of us operate with this rule in mind, but how do we know what we would like done unto us is what others want done unto them. When people ask me where i get my ethical principles without any god or bible, i always cite the golden rule. This rule of conduct is a summary of the christians duty to his neighbour and states a fundamental ethical principle. As children, we learn to treat others how we want to be treated. If you act in a given way toward another, and yet are unwilling to be treated that way in the same circumstances, then you violate the rule.
Many regard it as the most concise and general principle of ethics. If your response email is complicated, just send an email confirming receipt and letting them know that you will get back to them. Attributed to aristotle, this golden expresses that the best answer exists between two extremes of a situation. Golden rule ethics nursing continuing education ceu.
The rule, often stated as do unto others as you would have. Put simply, it states that the most correct way to behave is to treat all others as one would want to be treated oneself for example, you dont like to be stolen from, so you shouldnt steal from others. The phenomenon of globalization of markets has been accompanied by calls for a globalization of ethical norms. None of us can say that we have perfectly upheld this rule of doing unto others as we would have them do to us. The most familiar version of the golden rule says, do unto others as you would. The golden ruletreat others as you would want to be treatedis a pillar of most of the worlds great religions. Oct 25, 2007 an introduction to the concept of the golden rule. Treating people with respect and dignity is a very valuable tool. Golden rules of business ethics reputational compliance. Ethics and the golden rule by harry j gensler, hardcover. This ethical dictum is a part of most of the worlds religions and has been considered by numerous religious figures and philosophers over the centuries. You cannot make any reasonable headway in business if you do not appreciate the importance of business ethics.
Mar 11, 20 the golden rule seems a simple concept at first, but without a complete understanding of its complexities, it can be and has been easily mischaracterized. The golden rule, known also as the ethic of reciprocity, is arguably the most consistent, most prevalent and most universal ethical principle in history. If you dont want to be treated a certain way, then dont treat others that way. The golden rule, utilitarianism, and the deontological are all approaches that have to deal with morality and ethics. Jesus is not giving us the golden rule so that we might attempt to earn our salvation by our good works.
An unethical website, golden rule malpractice and the worst antibullying program ever april 18, 2014 january 6, 2015 jack marshall the golden rule is a valuable ethics tool. One can then read any combination of further chapters, in any order, depending on ones interests. Other phrasings include do unto others as youd have them do unto you, do as youd be done by, and dont do to others what you want not done to yourself. Ethics and the golden rule 1st edition harry j gensler. Gr can be derived from the consistency requirements of our previous chapter. But those who use it often do so without full realization of the rule itself and what it stands for. Jan 10, 2010 the city of flagstaff, arizona passed a resolution making flagstaff a golden rule city in the golden rule state of arizona in november of 2008. Parliament of the worlds religions towards a global ethic pdf. Jan, 2011 this is an integrity guideline for any situation. The golden rule, known also as the ethic of reciprocity, is considered to be a key reference point for the development of a global ethic.
Pdf the phenomenon of globalization of markets has been accompanied by calls for a. One of the oldest and most universal moral precepts is the golden rule. Introduction in the area of business management, the ethical discernment of decision makers plays a. The rule, often stated as do unto others as you would have others do unto you, has long been used and referenced in the business literature. You wouldnt like to be murdered, so dont murder, and so on. He golden rule gr says treat others as you want to be treated. In its negative form, do not do to others what you would not like done to yourselves, it occurs in the 2ndcentury documents didache and. Jesus wants us to come to this humbling realization. The golden rule is arguably the most consistent and most prevalent ethical teaching in history. The golden rule requires that we treat others only as we consent to being treated in the same situation. It can be considered an ethic of reciprocity in some religions, although. Applying the golden rule imagine yourself on the receiving end of the action in the exact place of the other person which includes having the other persons likes and dislikes. It can be considered an ethic of reciprocity in some religions, although different religions treat it differently. Give respect, get results book is a how to book to implement giving respect to an employee and getting results from doing so.
It comes in different guises, but it basically boils down to treating others as youd expect them to treat you, showing respect for one another and upholding one anothers dignity. The golden rule principle in an african ethics, and kants categorical imperative a comparative study on the foundation of morality 1 by godwin azenabor abstract. The golden rule internet encyclopedia of philosophy. Harry gensler does a great job delving into potential objections to the golden rule, then pulling the objections apart to make clear why this concept should govern our behavior. One principle often referred to in such calls is the socalled golden rule. Golden rule and the global ethic scarboro missions. The gr tries to connect you with the other person that you are dealing with in a. Put simply, it states that the most correct way to behave is to treat all others as one would want to be treated oneself. The question is whether there exists a universal core to ethics consisting of a fundamental ethical principle across cultures. The golden rule is a moral idea that governs the basis of many codes of conduct throughout history. If you want to be treated a certain way, then treat others that same way. Reciprocity means acting in a way thats cooperative and benefits all who are involved.
The gr analogue, by contrast, forbids combining an act toward another with a desire about how id be treated in the same situation. When its fresh in your mind, your actions will be directed about it. Nov 06, 2012 the golden ruletreat others as you would want to be treatedis a pillar of most of the worlds great religions. Moral philosophy has barely taken notice of the golden rule in its own terms. More from entrepreneur get heaping discounts to books you love delivered straight to your inbox. The golden rule is a useful tool for moral living that also counters the relativism since its a globally accepted norm that can be defended rationally. The city of flagstaff, arizona passed a resolution making flagstaff a golden rule city in the golden rule state of arizona in november of 2008.
Its also sometimes called the ethic of reciprocity. The golden rule is found in numerous cultures, religions, ethical systems, secular philosophies, indigenous native traditions, and even in the. Keep a few by your bedside table to remind you about it regularly. Kants second and third criticisms merge insofar as they concern. In fact, business ethics is the tonic that adds flavour to the overall corporate image of modern businesses in this article are the views of business leaders on what.
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