Summary

Congratulations! You’ve made excellent progress in your understanding of moral philosophies and social responsibility in business ethics. Through the exploration of ethical theories like utilitarianism and deontology, and real-world applications of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), you’ve learned how ethical decision-making is not just about compliance—but about creating long-term value for people, planet, and profit.

In the next topic, we’ll dive deeper into how business ethics and corporate responsibility intersect and complement each other. You’ll explore how ethical principles are integrated with strategic responsibilities such as stakeholder engagement, sustainability, governance, and corporate citizenship. This topic will help you see the bigger picture—how ethical reasoning works alongside practical responsibilities to shape responsible organizations that lead with integrity and create shared value. Get ready to connect the dots between ethics, leadership, and responsible business transformation. See you in Topic 4: Complementary Concepts of Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibility!