...Charles Holme Purpose This paper aims to provide a rigorous practitioner review of the concept of CSR. The paper presents a comprehensive and sometimes challenging overview of the subject. It is about the practice and ethics of a topic of current interest. Design/methodology/approach...

...Brian J. Hurn Purpose The purpose of this paper is to emphasise the importance of the study of ethics in an international context in business courses. Design/methodology/approach The paper begins with proposed learning outcomes. It examines, using contemporary examples...

...Charles Holme Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview for senior managers of the strategic importance of ethical values in organisations working in the profit‐making and not‐for‐profit sectors. Design/methodology/approach The paper examines the principles...

...Rowena Crosbie Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore ethics at work and present the inherent challenges facing both leaders and learning professionals in encouraging ethical behavior. Design/methodology/approach Survey results are presented that reveal large numbers...

...K.T. Connor Purpose Ethics in organizations has become a critical issue, one which requires an accurate assessment of ethical vision and of the alignment among various elements of the organization. Moreover, the sensitive nature of the concept requires a measurement methodology which...

...Geetu Orme; Carolann Ashton Businesses cannot ignore ethics. Indeed, for some ethics has been added to their corporate values. But help is needed by businesses in integrating ethical practices and competencies. Initially this requires an increased and shared understanding of ethics in business...

..., example and model have spread throughout the world. Some main forces explaining the provenance of corporate governance are provided before discussing the US Treadway and COSO Reports. Concerns with business ethics also are a factor. These reports in turn influenced the Cadbury Report and the “sons...

...Norman Jackson; Pippa Carter Speculates on what a retrospective view of the next ten years of the development of business ethics might look like. First characterizes management knowledge as transient and recyclable, in the nature of a fashionable commodity. Puts forward a retrospective view based...

...Patrick Maclagan Business and management ethics have assumed a high profile in recent years. This has sometimes provoked a sceptical, even cynical, reaction from those who express doubt concerning the feasibility or relevance of teaching the subject. Addresses some common misconceptions and offers...