| Author: | Bowie, N. |
| Title: | The role of business ethics: where next? Is there a role for academics? |
| Journal: | Business Ethics
2001 : OCT, VOL. 10:4, p. 288-293 |
| Index terms: | BUSINESS ETHICS CORPORATE CULTURE ETHICS |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | The author contrasted the business ethics climate in the US with that of the UK. He highlighted the adversarial nature of US corporate cultures and the heavy emphasis on compliance-based programs, and contrasted this with the more collaborative relationships in the UK and in Europe generally which lead to partnerships with NGOs as a way to resolve ethical issues. However, the growing insistence that business ethics should pay is common to both business environments. The author raised two further issues of concern. One was the increasing professionalisation of the business ethics 'business', and the other was the reluctance of students to opt for business ethics courses. Taking these factors together suggests that the role of academics in business ethics is shrinking fast. |
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