Business Ethics in East Central Europe

Business Ethics in East Central Europe
Author: Peter Koslowski
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 155
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3642608833

The transformation process from the planned to the market economy in the East Central European countries is a laboratory of applying economic theory and business ethics to an enormous historical transition in the economic and political system. Authors from the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia analyse the economic, philosophical and political problems of the transition process. They discuss the economic and legal questions of the privatization of socialized property, examine critically whether pure Liberalism has been and is able to cope with the transition problems, and investigate the role and impact of business ethics in the transition process. This volume contributes to the theory of the role of business ethics in periods of institutional change.

East European Culture and Business Ethics

East European Culture and Business Ethics
Author: Iulian Warter
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781536191189

"This book concentrates on some leading questions in business ethics research in the last two decades and tries to find explanations concerning cultural issues. It focuses on the alignment or congruence between business ethics and cultural contexts with a special emphasis on Eastern European countries. The core of this book is doing business in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) in order to throw light on the cultural issues related to business ethics. Its primary purpose is a finer view of the impact of national, organizational and professional cultures in business ethics. The general questions encountered in this book are related to the nexus between culture and ethics in (CEE), national, organizational and professional cultures' link to (CEE) countries' ethics. The aim of this book is a deeper understanding of the cultural differences in Central and Eastern Europe. This might help organizations provide better opportunities for doing business across a wide cultural spectrum. With the increase of global mobility, cultural and ethical issues become more and more important. Multi-national corporations might garner a competitive advantage when they understand the importance of local culture and ethics. International business professionals may benefit from a deeper understanding of cultural values that affect the perceptions of individuals during negotiation and decision-making across cultures. Multinational companies that do not take into consideration or minimize the importance of cultural and ethical issues expose themselves to a higher risk of failure. The expectation of the authors of this book is that the conclusions would help alert international business scholars and practitioners of the need to thoroughly understand the cultural issues influencing ethics"--

A Companion to Business Ethics

A Companion to Business Ethics
Author: Robert E. Frederick
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2008-04-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470998385

In a series of articles specifically commissioned for this volume, some of today's most distinguished business ethicists survey the main areas of interest and concern in the field of business ethics. Sections of the book cover topics such as the often easy relation between business ethics and capitalism, the link between business ethics and ethical theory, how ethics applies to specific problems in the business world, the connection between business ethics and related academic disciplines, and the practice of business ethics in modern corporations. Includes extensive, accessible discussion of all of the main areas of interest and debate in business ethics Features all original contributions by distinguished authors in business ethics Includes an annotated table of contents, bibliographies of the relevant literature and a list of internet sources of material on business ethics Perfect, comprehensive book for use in business ethics courses

Understanding National Culture and Ethics in Organizations

Understanding National Culture and Ethics in Organizations
Author: Iulian Warter
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2020-09-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1838670246

Understanding National Culture and Ethics in Organisations: A Study of Eastern and Central Europe reveals some leading questions in business research, linking ethics and national culture, with a particular emphasis on Eastern European countries.

The European Difference

The European Difference
Author: László Zsolnai
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1461555957

The European Difference: Business Ethics in the Community of European Management Schools aims to present the business ethics provisions, programs and experiences of member universities of the Community of European Management Schools (CEMS). This book also attempts to demonstrate the distinctiveness and cultural integrity of European business ethics. Not surprisingly, the character and the level of development of business ethics in the represented European countries are diverse. However, common characteristics can be discovered in the business ethics experiences described in this volume. One principal theme that emerges is that European business ethics is deeply rooted in culture and less influenced by abstract principles and ideas. Some critical distance from the mainstream American approach to business ethics is also a common characteristic of contributions in this book. This book was born from the fruitful exchange of the CEMS Inter-faculty Group in Business Ethics. CEMS was founded in 1988 as an association of top-level schools of management education throughout Europe, and inter-faculty groups were established to develop joint teaching materials and to encourage collaboration among the researchers at the various CEMS schools.

Entrepreneurship and Economic Transition in Central Europe

Entrepreneurship and Economic Transition in Central Europe
Author: Jean-Paul Larçon
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1461564018

Since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, Central European economies have been moving rapidly toward a common set of goals: political democracy, market-oriented economies and integration into the European and international business community. For businesses, Central Europe offers a unique window of opportunity and, in particular, two comparative advantages: a low-cost qualified workforce and stronger growth rates than mature Western European economies. This opportunity, seized by local entrepreneurs and foreign enterprises alike, is a significant competitive threat to companies not present in the region, or who have not found alternative strategies for increased growth and competitiveness. This book addresses economic transitions in Central Europe and analyzes the problems of Central European integration in the European Union.

Illiberal Trends and Anti-EU Politics in East Central Europe

Illiberal Trends and Anti-EU Politics in East Central Europe
Author: Astrid Lorenz
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2020-10-27
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 3030546748

This open access book provides an in-depth look into the background of rule of law problems and the open defiance of EU law in East Central European countries. Current illiberal trends and anti-EU politics have the potential to undermine mutual trust between member states and fundamentally change the EU. It is therefore crucial to understand their domestic causes, context conditions, specific processes and consequences. This volume contributes to empirically informed theory-building and includes contributions from researchers from various disciplines and multiple perspectives on illiberal trends and anti-EU politics in the region. The qualitative case studies, comparative works and quantitative analyses provide a comprehensive picture of current societal, political and institutional developments in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. Through studying similarities and differences between East Central European and other EU countries, the chapters also explore whether there are regional patterns of democracy- and EU-related problems.

The Business Elites of East-Central Europe

The Business Elites of East-Central Europe
Author: Helmut Steiner
Publisher:
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2005
Genre: Business people
ISBN:

Die Resultate der dazu durchgeführten empirischen Untersuchungen dokumentieren die Gemeinsamkeiten und Unterschiede in der Rekrutierung und in den Charakteristika der Business-Eliten in den inzwischen drei neuen EU-Mitgliedsstaaten. Sie sind ein repräsentatives Zeitdokument zu den drei Ländern, aber zugleich ein Anschauungsmaterial für die generell in Osteuropa inzwischen etablierten kapitalistischen Business-Eliten. Sie bilden zugleich eine geeignete Bezugsbasis für darauf aufbauende weiterführende Forschungsarbeiten über die sich aktuell fortsetzende Ausdifferenzierung von staatlichen und privaten Managern, selbständigen Unternehmern und verschiedenen Typen von Aktionären in der osteuropäischen Kapitalistenklasse. Eine von mir für den gleichen Zeitraum durchgeführte Analyse entsprechender offizieller Statistiken und Forschungsergebnisse aus Russland erweitert den Blickwinkel auf den wichtigsten Nachfolgestaat der UdSSR und den sich damit verbindenden Vergleichsrahmen bezüglich der Gemeinsamkeiten und Unterschiede mit den drei neuen EU-Staaten. Der an der Bremer Universität lehrende Wesolowski-Schüler Zdzislaw Krasnodebski zeigt an Hand einer deutsch-polnischen Einzelfall-Studie die Einflüsse unterschiedlicher nationaler Herkunftsmuster bei den Wirtschaftsmanagern und zugleich deren zunehmende Verzahnung im beiderseitigen wirtschaftlichen Handeln

Contemporary Economic Ethics and Business Ethics

Contemporary Economic Ethics and Business Ethics
Author: Peter Koslowski
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2013-04-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3662040727

The approaches to economic ethics and business ethics in Continental Europe and those in America show considerable differences but also a shared interest in turning business ethics into a subject relevant and useful for business practice as well as for the philosophical debate on ethics. The volume collects original essays on the major approaches to economic ethics and business ethics in Germany, the USA, and Europe. It provides the reader with a comprehensive overview about the discussion on modern economic ethics and business ethics. It introduces the German approaches to economic ethics and to business ethics to the English-speaking audience.

Handbook of Research on Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibilities

Handbook of Research on Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibilities
Author: Daniel E. Palmer
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 534
Release: 2015-01-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1466674776

While skeptics once saw the concept of business ethics as an oxymoron, modern businesses are proving them wrong. Success depends not only on educating young professionals about ethical practices, but on the implementation of these practices in all aspects of a company. The Handbook of Research on Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibilities explores the fundamental concepts that keep companies successful in the era of globalization and the internet. Investigating the implementation of best practices and how ethics can be taught to the next generation of business experts, this handbook is an essential reference source for students, academics, business managers, or anyone interested in the increasingly interdisciplinary field of business ethics and its applications in the world today.