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BA 616 Business Ethics
Definition of Christian Ethics
A system of values based upon the Judeo/Christian Scriptures
Principles of behavior in concordance with the behaviors of Christian teachings
Standards of thought and behavior as taught by Jesus.
Discussion
What are some of the “ethical” attributes presented in the teachings of Jesus?
What are some ethical attributes presented in the teachings of other religious persons?
Quotes about Christian Ethics
Quotes on Christian Ethics
Recognize the value of work
“And when you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap your field right up to its edge, nor shall you gather the gleanings after your harvest. You shall leave them for the poor and for the sojourner: I am the Lord your God.” (Leviticus 23:22).
Do not give the poor the food, rather allow the poor to work for themselves
Discussion
What are examples of the value of work?
Today, some U.S. state governors are trying to get those “able bodied” individuals to work for welfare. They are meeting great resistance politically, why do you think this is?
The value of work
Confirmed by Elton Mayo
Fulfills social, psychological and economic needs of the individual
“If a man will not work, he shall not eat” (2 Thessalonians 3:10)
Christian Ethics
The fruit of a people that have inwardly committed their lives to Christ and are outwardly aligning their actions with His teachings.
“May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands” (Psalms. 90:17).
Employees with a Christian Code of Ethics
Welcome accountability
Happy to show their efforts
A system of checks and balances
Sees possible training moment
Fosters collaboration with management
“Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense” (Proverbs 12:11)
Employees with a Christian Code of Ethics
Not motivated by greed
Work is its own reward
Measure success in a non-monetary way
Seek payment for the work they do
Money is second to obedience
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters” (Colossians 3:23).
Employees with a Christian Code of Ethics
Are highly productive
Are work focused
Work hard throughout the day
Find value in completing assigned tasks
Understand that they are there to work
“Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor” (Proverbs 12:24).
Employees with a Christian Code of Ethics
Have a strong work ethic
Believe in a Biblical perspective of work
Reliable
Recognize the value of work
Relate their job to their faith
“All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty” (Proverbs 14:23)
Employees with a Christian Code of Ethics
Bring a cooperative spirit to the workplace
Supportive of management
Strong contributor to teams
Are kind to everyone in the workplace
Relates well to customers
“In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us” (Titus 2:7-8).
Employees with a Christian Code of Ethics
Do not find their joy in temporal things
Understand that God wants them to work
They bring joy to the workplace, they do not seek to find joy in the workplace
Flexible, easy to motivate
“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans” (Proverbs 16:3).
Benefits of a Christian Work Ethic
We should work cheerfully, without complaint because we are working for the Lord.
A good work ethic can also be a witness to others
The world takes notice of our efforts and wonders why we do what we do.
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16).
A Christian Work Ethic is not
A license to be a workaholic.
We do not work merely to amass worldly wealth.
We also do not work ourselves into the ground or to the extent that our health is damaged or our families suffer.
“but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal” (Matthew 6:20)
The Protestant Work Ethic
A sociological theory, stating the value attached to hard work, thrift, and efficiency in one’s worldly calling, which, especially in the Calvinist view, were deemed signs of an individual’s election, or eternal salvation.
Components of The Protestant Work Ethic
All men must work, even the rich, because to work is God’s will.
It was the duty of men to serve as God's instruments here on earth, to reshape the world in the fashion of the Kingdom of God.
Men were not to lust after wealth, but were to reinvest the profits of their labor into financing further ventures.
Earnings were to be reinvested over and over again.
Seek unlimited profits is good
Major forces in the Protestant Work Ethic – John Calvin
1509-1564
Born in France, lived throughout Europe
Studied for the priesthood, but dropped out
Developed the Calvinist branch of Protestant Church
Credited with developing the Protestant Work Ethic
Major forces in the Protestant Work Ethic - Max Weber
German sociologist Max Weber, in The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (1904–05), held that the Protestant ethic was an important factor in the economic success of Protestant groups in the early stages of European capitalism; because worldly success could be interpreted as a sign of eternal salvation, it was vigorously pursued
Discussion
Do you believe the Protestant Work Ethic is still valid today?
What is your opinion of the Protestant Work Ethic
