“A business is successful to the extent that it provides a product or service that contributes to happiness in all of its forms.” — Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Business ethics is not just a concept or a topic that should be confined in the boundary walls of the company. It must be extended to clients, colleagues, staff, people and surrounding in general. It is how you portray yourself to the outside world and it shows in your actions.
When business ethics are strong, employees are mentally satisfied which makes them more productive as they are able to focus all their energy on work. It means the company follows processes and there is a code of conduct in the organization. At Copper Mobile, the management demonstrated highest value to time which automatically ensures that employees are on time for all meetings. Employees are empathetic towards other people’s time.
Good business ethics are draws clients to the company. It creates a good standing in the eyes of the client and leaves them with a good experience. An experience that they will share with the world which is helpful for the company’s future.
Business ethics also brings more and more clients to the company. When we deliver on time, clients are willing to come back to us with more work. Respecting each other’s time is important. The client knows we will never be late with in delivering the product or sharing the mobile app build. This brings about more business and a greater edge over competitors. At Copper Mobile, we promote values that will improve the quality of life of an individual.
When the organization practices good business ethics, it raises the standards of the industry. It creates a standing in the market which open doors for more clients and better opportunities.
Clients are not only interested in profit making companies but they want someone who follows processes, is punctual, keeps their word and demonstrates passion and respect.
Good business ethics includes encouraging employees to learn and grow as much as they want. It is giving flexibility to the employees yet ensuring they are not exploiting the system. A good business ethic means ensuring that your employees are happy with the work and removing blockers if any exist.
Overall, the long term effects of good business ethics translate to success and profits for a company.