JOURNAL OF BUSINESS ETHICS
Scope & Guideline
Navigating the complexities of ethics in the business world.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Ethical Analysis in Business Practices:
The journal focuses on the ethical implications of business decisions, exploring how ethical frameworks can be integrated into corporate strategies and operations. - Social Justice and Corporate Responsibility:
A significant emphasis is placed on the intersection of business practices with social justice, particularly in underrepresented communities, highlighting the role of businesses in advocating for equitable outcomes. - Impact of Legislation on Ethical Standards:
The journal examines how legal frameworks influence ethical business conduct, especially regarding whistleblower protections and labor rights, especially in specific regional contexts like South Africa. - Cultural Perspectives on Business Ethics:
The inclusion of diverse cultural viewpoints, particularly from African contexts, enriches the discourse on business ethics, adding depth to understanding ethical behavior in various socio-economic environments. - Human Resource Management and Ethics:
Exploring the ethical dimensions of HR practices, the journal discusses how organizational policies can either promote or hinder ethical behavior among employees.
Trending and Emerging
- Whistleblower Protections and Ethical Legislation:
There is a growing emphasis on the legal and ethical challenges faced by whistleblowers, particularly in South Africa, reflecting a broader concern for protecting individuals who expose unethical practices. - Intersection of Business and Social Justice:
The journal is increasingly focusing on how businesses engage with social justice issues, indicating a trend towards examining corporate roles in addressing societal inequalities. - Autoethnography as a Research Methodology:
The use of autoethnographic approaches to explore personal narratives and their implications for understanding business ethics is emerging as a significant trend, providing deeper insights into individual experiences within organizational contexts. - Organizational Empathy and Ethics:
There is a notable trend towards exploring how organizations can cultivate empathy as a core value, reflecting a shift towards human-centric approaches in business ethics. - Non-Financial Performance Metrics:
An increasing focus on non-financial metrics in assessing corporate performance indicates a trend towards evaluating businesses based on ethical and social impact, rather than solely financial outcomes.
Declining or Waning
- General Corporate Governance:
There has been a noticeable decline in articles focused on traditional corporate governance structures and practices, with a shift towards more nuanced discussions of ethics and social responsibility. - Economic Impacts without Ethical Considerations:
Papers that solely discuss economic outcomes without integrating ethical considerations are becoming less frequent, indicating a shift towards holistic approaches that consider both profit and ethical implications. - Global Comparisons of Business Ethics:
Comparative studies of business ethics across different global contexts seem to be waning, as the journal increasingly focuses on specific regional issues, particularly within Africa.
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