Generally I like to consider myself a person of high moral standing. I have a strong conscience that prevents me from making a ton of mistakes. My family never discussed ethics, but morals were a common topic. I’m sure one can wiki or Google the definitions of both ethics and morals and would feel generally that they walk hand and hand; I however do not believe they do. Personally I believe ethics is a practice beginning with good morals, I say that not to imply that someone corrupt morally could never grasp the concept of ethics, but I do believe having good morals makes that transition and decision making process easier.

Now throw in the term Business and you have three concepts circling, which vary from institution to institution, as well as from person to person. I argue that business and ethics are not friendly concepts, so how do I tie these vague concepts together; by being responsible for my own actions. I would love to save every corporation from the corrupt practices that produced The Enron’s of the world, but I can only be responsible for my own wrong doings. Change starts from within, not just in business but in life I hold myself to higher standard. In the broad scheme of things, Yasmiene will auction the next slot on my resume to the highest bidder, just as long as I can look at myself in the mirror everyday…. And that’s how I find the balance, by only choosing decision that I can live with later.