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.”
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.
Align policies with practice.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- company policy drafting
- employee negotiations
- public advocacy
- budget planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can companies ensure ethical consistency?
- What mechanisms enforce fair wages?
Implementation may be costly and face resistance.