Economic criteria versus ethical criteria toward resolving a basic dilemma in business

Today's headlines suggest that economic criteria alone is the basis for business decision-making. This paper argues that while profitability is a legitimate end of business, it must be moderated by ethical considerations. But can business be both successfuland ethical? Practical examples highli...

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Authors: O'Neil, Robert F. (Author) ; Pienta, Darlene A. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V 1994
In: Journal of business ethics
Year: 1994, Volume: 13, Issue: 1, Pages: 71-78
Further subjects:B Ethical Behavior
B Ethical Consideration
B Ethical Responsibility
B Ethic Dilemma
B Economic Growth
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