Nowadays, more and more attention is being paid to“business ethics". But what doe

s it mean？ What is the importance of ethics in business？

Business ethics is not about personality, though a good personality is valuable. Ethics is the primary element and prerequisite for successful business. No matter what you do, you should think of business as a matter of integrity. Nowadays, the slip in ethics and the absence of social responsibility, especially integrity, have led to a crisis in business, seriously influencing social development.

Events resulting from a loss of trust are being seen now and then and they affect the society in many unfortunate ways. Most people know the importance of business ethics, but still some people don't honor them. We often hear media reports on problems in business, such as adding harmful materials to products. These behaviors cause much damage to consumers, who spend money but do not get quality commodities, especially when these commodities do great harm to their health. It is difficult for people to forget the case in which some children consumed unsafe milk powder produced by a few immoral businesses, and their health suffered serious damage as a result. People can't bear this kind of behavior. and the businesses responsible must be closed down and the related personal be published.

1.What is the primary component for a prosperous business？

A.Good management

B.Business ethics

C.Reliable credit status

2.What is the influence of losing integrity？

A.Hinder social development

B.Worsen the company's reputation

C.Reduce people's trust between each other

3.What is people's attitude towards business ethics？

A.All people pay attention to business ethics

B.Most people attach importance to it and follow it

C.Lots of people know its importance but still some don't honor it

4.Which of the following items is NOT mentioned in this passage？

A.The absence of ethics has led to a crisis in business world

B.Manufacturers' immoral behaviors do little harm to consumers

C.Media is important for people to know more about commodities

5.What is the author's attitude toward immoral behaviors in business？

A.Critical

B.Affirmative

C.Indifferent