BUSINESS ETHICS QUARTERLY

Scope & Guideline

Exploring the Intersection of Ethics and Enterprise

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of BUSINESS ETHICS QUARTERLY with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN1052-150x
PublisherCAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited Kingdom
TypeJournal
Converge1993, from 1996 to 2024
AbbreviationBUS ETHICS Q / Bus. Ethics Q.
Frequency4 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
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AddressEDINBURGH BLDG, SHAFTESBURY RD, CB2 8RU CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND

Aims and Scopes

BUSINESS ETHICS QUARTERLY focuses on the intersection of ethical theory and business practice, aiming to explore how ethical considerations can be integrated into business decision-making and organizational cultures.
  1. Ethical Frameworks in Business:
    The journal emphasizes the application of various ethical frameworks, such as virtue ethics, deontological ethics, and consequentialism, to real-world business scenarios, aiming to provide insights on moral decision-making.
  2. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):
    A significant focus is placed on CSR, examining how businesses can operate responsibly while balancing profit-making and societal impact, and exploring the evolving definitions and practices of corporate responsibility.
  3. Stakeholder Engagement:
    The journal explores the dynamics of stakeholder theory, emphasizing the importance of engaging diverse stakeholder groups in ethical business practices and decision-making.
  4. Intersection of Technology and Ethics:
    There is a growing interest in how technological advancements, such as AI and digital platforms, impact ethical considerations in business, including issues of data transparency, algorithmic fairness, and digital nudging.
  5. Cultural and Social Justice Perspectives:
    The journal addresses themes of social justice, exploring how business practices intersect with issues of race, gender, and socioeconomic inequality, and advocating for more inclusive and equitable business models.
Recent publications in BUSINESS ETHICS QUARTERLY highlight several emerging themes that reflect contemporary challenges and evolving perspectives in the field of business ethics.
  1. Human-Centered Approaches:
    There is a rising trend towards human-centered approaches in business ethics, particularly in the context of AI and digital transformation, emphasizing the need for ethical considerations that prioritize human welfare and dignity.
  2. Moral and Ethical Implications of Technology:
    Recent papers increasingly explore the moral implications of technology in business, focusing on issues such as algorithmic accountability, digital nudging, and the ethical responsibilities of organizations in tech-driven environments.
  3. Social Justice and Equity in Business Practices:
    Emerging themes highlight the importance of addressing social justice and equity within business practices, with a growing focus on the ethical responsibilities of corporations in combating systemic inequalities.
  4. Ethics of Leadership and Organizational Culture:
    There is a trend towards examining the ethical dimensions of leadership and organizational culture, including the role of authenticity, moral hypocrisy, and ethical decision-making in fostering a positive workplace environment.
  5. Integrative Ethical Frameworks:
    The journal is increasingly publishing works that propose integrative ethical frameworks, combining various ethical theories and practical insights to address complex ethical dilemmas in business.

Declining or Waning

While certain themes continue to dominate the discourse in BUSINESS ETHICS QUARTERLY, others seem to be losing traction over recent years, reflecting shifts in the business ethics landscape.
  1. Traditional Business Ethics Models:
    There is a noticeable decline in papers focused solely on traditional business ethics models, which often emphasize rigid compliance and rule-following, as the discourse shifts towards more nuanced and context-driven approaches.
  2. Purely Theoretical Contributions:
    The journal appears to be moving away from papers that offer purely theoretical contributions without practical implications, favoring research that connects theory with actionable insights for practitioners.
  3. Environmental Ethics as a Standalone Theme:
    While environmental ethics remains important, it is less frequently addressed as a standalone theme compared to integrated approaches that consider environmental sustainability within broader business ethics discussions.

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