The ethical behaviour of companies in their business dealings has been receiving increasing attention throughout the world in the last decade and is becoming very important to modern day businesses. This research investigated the state of business ethics existing between Prospecton Brewery and its suppliers. In particular the work sought to obtain accurate information regarding the following: • The knowledge and attitudes of Prospecton Brewery Suppliers towards business ethics. • The perceptions that suppliers have of the level of business ethics practiced by Prospecton brewery. • The degree to which poor ethical practices are occurring in interactions between Prospecton brewery and suppliers. This research was largely a descriptive study. Data was obtained using a self-administered questionnaire that was posted to suppliers and returned anonymously. / Thesis (MBA)-University of Natal, Durban. 2003.