Can Christian ethics be used to engage business? A (South) African consideration

Abstract

Business enterprises are in a position to exert a significant influence on society
 – particularly in the context of developing countries. Businesses no longer
 simply influence shareholders, employees and customers, but also play a role in
 strengthening (or weakening) political institutions and contributing to the wellbeing
 of other stakeholders. The result is that business enterprises are increasingly
 accountable to a growing number of stakeholders. In this article the possibility
 of utilising Christian ethics to engage business is investigated. The question is
 whether it is at all possible for the church to address the business world by applying
 its particular ethical resources, and – should this be possible – what form such
 engagements could take.

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