O selo pró-ética: uma parceria entre os setores público e privado em prol da ética

Abstract

This research analyzes what is the proposal of anti-corruption business ethics present in the ProÉtica Seal based on the evaluation and recognition criteria of companies with the Pro-Ética Seal in 2017. The Pro-Ética was created in 2010 by the Controladoria-Geral da União (CGU) and the Instituto Ethos de Empresas e Responsabilidade Social to promote the adoption of integrity practices and prevention of corruption in the public and private corporate environment. The objective is to analyze the criteria of ethical practices proposed an encouraged by the Pro-Ética Seal 2017. For the theoretical foundation studies are used in the field of business Ética and moral philosophy. Regarding the methodological procedures, the qualitative approach and the case study method were used: Selo Pró-Ética 2017. The documentary and electronic research was adopted to collect data about the origin of the Pro-Ética Seal, its evaluation methodology, companies recognized in 2017 and ethical business practices. In 2017, the Pro-Ética edition received 375 registrations and after the evaluation process approved and recognized 23 companies as Pro-Ética, these companies proved to have an affirmative position to prevent and combat corrupt and illegal practices. The study concludes that companies need to invest in integrity and accountability practices that provide benefits to organizations and society that minimize and, above all, avoid harm to society and the environment.