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The Intersection of Business Ethics and Golf: Insights from Executives

A striking 97% of executives believe that golf is a valuable tool for establishing business relationships. Yet, this study reveals a paradox: while 82% admit to cheating on the course, 86% also acknowledge unethical behavior in business. Many executives, regardless of age, place a high value on integrity, stating that how one plays golf reflects their business conduct. This article explores the ethical implications of golf in business, the reasons behind unethical actions, and highlights a prevailing culture that values character in both arenas.

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The Intersection of Business Ethics and Golf: Insights from Executives

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  1. Business Ethics & Golf • 97 % of executives believe golf is a good way to establish business relationships • 87% bet money on golf (especially 55+) • 82% of Executives admit to cheating on the golf course • 87% have played with a someone who cheated • 86% admit to cheating in business • 82% say they hate people who cheat when they play golf • 59% of executives believe how a person plays golf is similar to how they conduct business • 73%: shows a person’s “true” character • 67%: person cheating in golf would cheat in business • 57%: hot head on course would have temper in office • 10% of men, 19% women, feign sick to play golf • 11% would rather hit hole-in-one than see son hit a home-run From: Starwood Hotels’ Study: www.hotelonline.com/News/PR2002_2nd/June02_HOTGolf.html

  2. Reasons Business People Act Unethically • Desired outcome • Self-serving • Image (look better) • Flawed / different ethical framework. • Justifying / rationalizing • Lack of consequences • Peer expectations / culture • Help others • Direction from superior • Unclear (awareness) ethics • Survival • Rebellion • Harm others / revenge / pleasure • Competitiveness

  3. 6 Reasons Business People Act Unethically • Rationalization • Bad role models in the organization • Peer pressure • Difficulty in defining what is ethical • Corporate culture • Pressure from Superiors From: “What is Ethical: Politics, Circumstances, Excuses Can Blur What is Right” by Michael S. Jones, ABC News.com, Feb. 21, 2002

  4. Plasma International. • Utility • Cost / benefit • $.90 is high payment context • Rights • PI right to make a profit • Patients right to uncontaminated blood • Know all costs • Protect company information • Care • Paying Africans • Justice • No regulation on price of blood • Same price for all?

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