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Managing to be ethical: Debunking five business ethics myths
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In this paper, the authors identify five common myths about business ethics and provide responses that are grounded in theory, research, and business examples, and recommend that ethical conduct be managed proactively via explicit ethical leadership and conscious management of the organization's ethical culture.Abstract:
Executive Summary In the aftermath of recent corporate scandals, managers and researchers have turned their attention to questions of ethics management. We identify five common myths about business ethics and provide responses that are grounded in theory, research, and business examples. Although the scientific study of business ethics is relatively new, theory and research exist that can guide executives who are trying to better manage their employees' and their own ethical behavior. We recommend that ethical conduct be managed proactively via explicit ethical leadership and conscious management of the organization's ethical culture.read more
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