Ethical issue

Definition

An ethical issue is a situation or problem that requires an individual or organization to choose between alternatives that must be evaluated as right (ethical) or wrong (unethical). It often involves a decision where the options affect the well-being of others or the society as a whole.

Related terms

Business Ethics:

The study and examination of moral and ethical problems that arise in a business environment.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): A business model in which companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their operations and interactions with stakeholders.

Stakeholders:

Individuals or groups that have an interest, claim, or stake in a company, its activities, and its achievements