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From theory to practice in business ethics
Siltaoja, Marjo Lamsa, Anna-Maija
Siltaoja, Marjo
Lamsa, Anna-Maija
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"Indeed, the abstract language used by moral philosophers is not always readily transferrable to practical business life. Abstract principles of ethical theories are not easily applicable to practical dilemmas and problems. However, ethical issues are at present in business life as much as in any other areas of human life – and need to be properly solved. In addition, practical decision making of businesses involves and is firmly integrated to a vast amount of societal implications which influence other members of society and increasingly globally. All these issues increase the need for understanding ethics and its application in business. Recent developments Business ethics scholars have taken seriously the criticism Hasnas (1998) refers to. There seems to be an increasing consensus regarding the significance of business ethics. Business ethics issues are not only increasingly discussed by academics but also by people in practical business life (Crane and Matten, 2004, p. 13). Theories are discussed from more diverse perspectives than earlier including contributions from various contexts and cultures.
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2011-04-11
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