When it comes to business, it's a dog eat dog world in the US. I have experienced first hand how fast pace and possibly barbaric it can be. I believe this is a field that can use some ethics.
When I saw business being conducted in Japan, I've noticed a huge change in behavior compared to the way business is conducted in America. The way individuals in Japan conduct business is very harmonious, delicate, and precise. Through their actions and behavior I saw a more noble and harmonious business ethic that I believe could also work in the western world.
Of course it's obvious the Japanese work ethic is very different from that in the US. In Japan business man treat their job as if part of a family. They even have their own assign seating and spend after hours with their company drinking. The heavy use of business cards and level of bowing is also apparent. I observed their actions and wondered what if that could be useful in the western world.
The Business ethics I believe that could be useful from Japan that could be a great business ethics in the US is: the use of politeness and consideration of authority or company rank; how individuals should talk one at a time and with large pauses to not overlook ideas; and most importantly to not argue ideas, instead discuss ways to innovate or reinforce ideas. For example, when a person states their idea, another person could build upon that idea or improve it without offending the person who came up with that idea. In further detail, imagine if a person talks about how improving the wing design of a plane can improve performance. Another person sees it and talks about how they believe the idea could create more drag, so instead they offers their suggestions, new idea, or solution. In this discussion no one is arguing, everyone is stating their ideas and stating ideas in consideration of the ideas of others. It creates a harmonious environment that promotes respect, comfort and innovation. I believe this business ethic can be extremely useful here in the United States.
An interesting video I found on this topic(added 8/21/16):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC2wyBmfCTY
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