Author Description
Business ethics, as an academic discipline directed at influencing business itself, has now developed into a sophisticated interdisciplinary enquiry with its own journals, societies, and specialist practitioners. The contributors to this volume reflect on the state of, and prospects for, the field of business ethics. The book is essential reading for all interested in researching the development of business ethics. It will also be of benefit to students and business people interested in the development of business ethics as a field of study.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the current state and future trajectory of business ethics as a formal academic discipline. Christopher Cowton and Roger Crisp assemble a collection of expert contributors to evaluate how the field has evolved from theoretical inquiry into a sophisticated interdisciplinary practice. The text examines the intersection of moral philosophy and corporate application, providing a critical framework for understanding the development of ethical standards in modern commerce.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical analysis of the emergence of business ethics as a distinct field of study
- Critical reflections on the relationship between ethical theory and corporate practice
- Examination of the institutional infrastructure of the field, including journals and professional societies
- Future-oriented perspectives on the challenges and prospects for ethical research in business
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a foundational resource for those tracking the institutionalization of business ethics. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, making it a primary reference for researchers and students within the discipline.
Page Count:
224
Publication Date:
1999-01-28
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0198290314
ISBN-13:
9780198290315
Philosophy
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Ethics
Management
Business Ethics
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