Can Management Ethics Be Taught Ethically? A Levinasian Exploration

Courses in business ethics3 are part of most Higher Education programmes in Management and Business Studies. Such courses are commonly aimed at providing students with knowledge about ethics, usually in the form of a set of ethical and meta-ethical theories which are presented as ‘tools’ for ethical decision making. This reveals an approach to the teaching of management and business ethics which is based upon a cognitive view of moral education – one which sees ethical knowledge as at least a necessary condition for moral action – and in which it is assumed that ethical practice in management and business follows from the application of ethical knowledge. In this paper we ask whether the teaching of management and business ethics can be done differently and, more importantly, whether it can be done in an ethical manner, one which focuses on possibilities for being ethical rather than knowing ethics. Our explorations are informed by the work of Emmanuel Levinas and centre on the idea that responsibility is the first reality of the (ethical) self. Through a discussion of the notions of ‘the face’ and ‘the third part’ (le tiers) we explore how ethical subjectivity might be possible. We then ask what it might mean to organise a curriculum for management and business ethics around the ‘experience’ of responsibility-for-the-Other

Responsible management: Engaging moral reflexive practice through threshold concepts

YesIn this conceptual paper we argue that, to date, principles of responsible management have not impacted practice as anticipated because of a disconnect between knowledge and practice. This disconnect means that an awareness of ethical concerns, by itself, does not help students take personal responsibility for their actions. We suggest that an abstract knowledge of principles has to be supplemented by an engaged understanding of the responsibility of managers and leaders to actively challenge irresponsible practices. We argue that a form of moral reflexive practice drawing on an understanding of threshold concepts is central to responsible management, and provides a gateway to transformative learning. Our conceptual argument leads to implications for management and professional education

PERAN MEKANISME GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DAN BUDAYA ORGANISASI DALAM MENCIPTAKAN KECERDASAN KOLEKTIF UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEUNGGULAN BERSAING DAN KINERJA BERKELANJUTAN (Studi Pada Perusahaan Publik yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia)

This study examined the role of good corporate governance mechanisms and corporate culture in creating a collective intelligence that will drive competitive advantage and sustainable performance based on the Resource Based View and agency theory. The GCG mechanism is proxied by board independence, managerial ownership, performance-based compensation system and corporate social responsibility. This study proposed a new proposition that is the collective intelligence which is proxied with ethical business innovation and harmonious collaboration. This study empirically tested two models with 16 hypotheses. The first empirical model examined the relation between GCG mechanisms, corporate culture, knowledge management, collective intelligence and business performance. The second empirical model examined the relation between GCG mechanisms, corporate culture, knowledge management, collective intelligence and social performance. The data was collected by mail survey of public companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange that represented by the ranks of top management. Testing hypotheses using structural equation modeling and lead to the conclusion that the GCG mechanism is able to create a collective intelligence that can drive competitive advantage and sustainable performance. Strategic research findings suggest that board independence is more powerful in creating ethical business innovations that will enhance ethical business best practice and ultimately drive business performance. While corporate social responsibility is more powerful in creating harmonious collaboration that will enhance the reputation and ultimately encourage corporate social performance. Creativity is a dimension of corporate culture that is more powerful influencing knowledge creation that can promote ethical business innovation, while empowerment is more powerful influencing knowledge sharing that can encourage harmonious collaboration. Thus, the collective intelligence that proxied with ethical business innovation and harmonious collaboration can explain the relationship between good corporate governance mechanisms and sustainable performance

Defining Corporate Social Responsibility: A Systems Approach For Socially Responsible Capitalism

Although the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been advocated for decades and is commonly employed by corporations globally, agreement on how CSR should be defined and implemented remains a contentious debate amongst academia, businesses and society. This gap is problematic for corporations because they are increasingly being required to align with societal norms while generating financial returns. In order to remedy this problem, the following definition is presented: corporate social responsibility is a business system that enables the production and distribution of wealth for the betterment of its stakeholders through the implementation and integration of ethical systems and sustainable management practices. Many of the concepts in the proposed definition are commonplace amongst CSR practitioners and organizations, the validations for the key segments – production and distribution of wealth, stakeholder management, ethical systems, sustainable management practices – coupled with the application of a systems approach and other business practices make the definition unique and conclusive. An in depth review of the definition and supporting concepts will provide the needed vision and knowledge to enable corporations to successfully manage CSR strategies

Structural model of corporate social responsibility. An empirical study on Mexican SMEs

[Abstract] Companies are increasingly aware of their role with regard to social responsibility in its three pillars: economic, social and environmental, with their different stakeholders. Facing the dilemma of choosing the model of social responsibility they should adopt, taking care of their organizational culture and their employees, with a global vision that the business world requires. However, it is not an easy task for small and medium enterprises, mainly because of their economic shortcomings in human resources and knowledge of how to be a socially responsible company. But they are aware that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an opportunity for development and differentiation in the market. Therefore, the objective of this research is to build, identify and validate a model of Social Responsibility in small and medium enterprises in Guanajuato, Mexico (CSRSMEs), on a sample of 226 SMEs, using as a basis the methodology of the international standard of Ethical and Socially Responsible Management System (SGE21). A quantitative approach was used and, a descriptive analysis, exploratory factor analysis and the structural equation modeling was applied. The results determine that the most relevant variables for being socially responsible are human capital, clients, supply chain, social environment and impact on the community, and organizational governance: Legality and Management System. It is drawn from this work that the flexibility of the so-called Ethical and Socially Responsible Management System has the empirical foundations needed. That is, from the perspective of the company’s management to consider the CSRSMEs model an opportunity to adopt and evaluate the areas of social responsibility management of any business structure in the SMEs in Mexico

CS 405/605-01: Introduction to Database Management Systems

Logical and physical aspects of database management systems are surveyed. Data models including entity-relationship (ER) and relational models are presented. Physical implementation (data organization and indexing) methods are discussed. Query languages including SQL, relational algebra, relational calculus, and QBE are studied. Students will gain experience in creating and manipulating a database, and gain knowledge on professional and ethical responsibility and on the importance of privacy/security of data

Cross-Country Ethical Dilemmas in Business: A Descriptive Framework

As businesses span the globe, multinational and translational companies conduct their business operations in foreign settings, especially in developing countries and in countries in transition from Communist regimes. This poses new challenges to expatriate managers and to home-based staff in charge of foreign affiliates. They are called on to determine the right versus the wrong, the good versus the bad over international business transactions, negotiations, advertisement and supply chain management taking place in foreign settings. As most of the time, businessmen lack a certain degree of cultural awareness and knowledge, managing ethical diversity over cross-country business transactions ends up to be a major challenge for business people. This paper’s aim is to provide an introductory sketch on the cross-country issues facing international business, through detailed description of their level of disclosure (Political, Corporate, Internal) diverse areas and connected situations. The pros and cons of the traditional paradigms used by business people in dealing with such circumstances (Universalism and Relativism) will be weighed. In addition examples of “irresponsible business practices” resulting from cultural misunderstandings, ignorance and lack of contextualization on the behalf of business people will be provided.Business ethics, Cross-country ethical dilemmas, Corporate Social responsibility, Diversity

CS 405/605-02: Introduction to Database Management Systems

This course will cover the following topics: (1) Logical and physical aspects of database management systems (2) Data models including entity-relationship (ER) and relational models (#) Physical implementation (data organization and indexing) methods. (3) Query languages including SQL and relational algebra. (4) High level concepts: transactions, relation normalization, and security and privacy. Students will gain experience in creating and manipulating a database, and gain knowledge on professional and ethical responsibility and on the importance of privacy/security of data

A Knowledge Management Perspective of Generative Artificial Intelligence

In this editorial, revisiting Alavi and Leidner (2001) as a conceptual lens, we consider the organizational implications of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) from a knowledge management (KM) perspective. We examine how GenAI impacts the processes of knowledge creation, storage, transfer, and application, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges this technology presents. In knowledge creation, GenAI enhances information processing and cognitive functions, fostering individual and organizational learning. However, it also introduces risks like AI bias and reduced human socialization, potentially marginalizing junior knowledge workers. For knowledge storage and retrieval, GenAI’s ability to quickly access vast knowledge bases significantly changes employee interactions with KM systems. This raises questions about balancing human-derived tacit knowledge with AI-generated explicit knowledge. The paper also explores GenAI’s role in knowledge transfer, particularly in training and cultivating a learning culture. Challenges include an overreliance on AI and risks in disseminating sensitive information. In terms of knowledge application, GenAI is seen as a tool to boost productivity and innovation, but issues like knowledge misapplication, intellectual property, and ethical considerations are critical. Conclusively, the paper argues for a balanced approach to integrating GenAI into KM processes. It advocates for harmonizing GenAI’s capabilities with human insights to effectively manage knowledge in contemporary organizations, ensuring both technological advances and ethical responsibility

THE IMPACT OF ORGANIZATIONAL ETHICAL CLIMATE ON EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION IN KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT PROCESS, IN GUILAN ORGANIZATION OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS AND FINANCE, AND TAX DEPARTMENT

Abstract In recent years, knowledge management has been used as an essential strategy to develop providing organizational intellectual capital. Organizational intellectual capital can be obtained, both individually and collectively, in a process to create, store, share, acquisition, and deployment of individual and organizational knowledge. However, some organizations, despite of concerns that are due to incidence of individual selfishness, will just focus on development of public interest. Various aspect of individual and peripheral vision about knowledge management, essentially will lead to moral conflicts and ethical culture in the organization. The purpose of this study will be investigating the impact of organizational ethical climate on employees' perceptions of value, as well as their activities in knowledge management. The results indicate that there is a variety of organizational ethical climate in the organization, and their impact on employee's behavior, as well as their participation in knowledge management activities is different; and as well as it suggests that ethical culture is the most important priority of knowledge management in an organization, that lack of attention to it will lead to knowledge accumulation and potential not using this resource in the organization. The studied universe of this paper is Employees of Guilan Organization of Economic Affairs and Finance, and Tax Department. Research method is descriptive -correlation method, and the method of data analyzing is inferential. In addition, data collection is based on field method and its tool is questionnaire. Samples have been selected through simple random sampling, and the research hypotheses have been analyzed by regression-correlation coefficient test and applying SPSS software; and after investigating it revealed that there is a positive relationship between ethical climate based on responsibility, and ethical climate based on moral and professional principles and employees participation in knowledge management process, and conversely, there is a , 2014 6 gement studies Vol.2, no. SINGAPOREAN JOuRNAl Of buSINESS EcONOmIcS, ANd mANA 9 negative relationship between selfish ethical climate and employee participation in knowledge management process