Question

1.) Examine Starbucks Company Code of ethics “Ethics & Compliance” by separating the statements that relate to deontological norms versus those that relate to teleological norms. If you find norms that combine both, you will create a third list and briefly explain why or how this norm can be considered both deontological and teleological.

Answer 1

"Place the integrity of the profession and the interests of clients above your own interests," is a common code of ethics in businesses. This code of ethics relates to deontological norms versus those that relate to teleological norms. The deontological norms judges' morality of an action based on rules and it is informed by the actions rather than the consequences. Teleological norms emphasis that moral obligation is based on what is good or desirable

The statement "place the integrity" is deontological since integrity is one of the rules of any organization and it is tailored to doing that which is right at any given time

The statement "place the integrity of the profession and the interests of clients above your own interests," is a teleological norm since it is informed by doing the right thing by acting in the best interest of the client and professionalism. Acting in the best interest of the client ensures that better consequences are attained compared to self-interest