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Ethics Quote by Aruna Roy

“The internal and external ethics of an organization must be the same; you cannot talk about minimum wages for poor people and not pay minimum wages to your own workers.” quote by Aruna Roy
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“The internal and external ethics of an organization must be the same; you cannot talk about minimum wages for poor people and not pay minimum wages to your own workers.”

Aruna Roy

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public Lecture on Labor Rights, 2012

Ethics must align internally and externally; organizations should practice what they preach regarding wages.

In simple terms: Organizations should match their stated values with actions.

Key Takeaway

Align policies with practice.

Themes

ethics labor fairness

Mood

critical reflective

Type

ethical policy

When to use this quote

  • company policy drafting
  • employee negotiations
  • public advocacy
  • budget planning

Key Concepts

corporate responsibility social justice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can companies ensure ethical consistency?
  • What mechanisms enforce fair wages?
A Different Perspective

Implementation may be costly and face resistance.

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