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Business Ethics versus Ethics in Business?

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This chapter poses the question: Is there a contradiction between business ethics and ethics in business? and proposes a reconstruction of some features of L. Kohlberg’ s theory in order to find the answer. The relationship between Kohlberg’s conventional and post-conventional levels is viewed within the framework of the conflict between egocentrism and decentering defined by Piaget. After reviewing several studies containing guidelines designed according to this perspective, the chapter proposes that the relationship between the two levels be re-thought by establishing a dialogue between deontological ethics and the ethics of virtue. The conclusion drawn indicates that the difference between business ethics and ethics in business should not be considered a contradiction but a means of clarifying and complementing a process of personal and organizational development.

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Lozano, J.M. (1995). Business Ethics versus Ethics in Business?. In: Von Weltzien Hoivik, H., Føllesdal, A. (eds) Ethics and Consultancy: European Perspectives. Issues in Business Ethics, vol 7. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0251-3_19

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