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smichel8 — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:26:08 +0000

Business Ethics: A European Review

Volume 17 Issue 2 Page 138-148, April 2008

To cite this article: Maria Krambia-Kapardis, Anastasios Zopiatis (2008) Uncharted territory: investigating individual business ethics in Cyprus
Business Ethics: A European Review 17 (2) , 138–148 doi:10.1111/j.1467-8608.2008.00527.x

The research purpose of the study is to investigate and identify correlates of ethical behaviour and attitudes of individuals currently working or pursuing a business-related graduate degree in Cyprus. Analysis of the quantitative questionnaire revealed that the majority of the respondents had a concept of ‘ethical behaviour’, consider ethics important, and hold attitudes that are conducive to ethical behaviour in business. In addition, findings revealed significant differences in three correlates: age, gender and position. Finally, reflecting the findings, the authors suggest specific actions that aim to improve ethical decision making in the Cyprus business environment.

Business Ethics: A European Review

Volume 17 Issue 2 Page 121-137, April 2008

To cite this article: Ayfer Hortacsu, E. Nur Ozkan Gunay (2008) Vignettes to identify the ethical domain of an emerging country’s banking sector: the experience of Turkey
Business Ethics: A European Review 17 (2) , 121–137 doi:10.1111/j.1467-8608.2008.00526.x

The fiduciary dimension of the banking business creates a high potential for ethical violations and financial fraud leading to systemic crisis, regardless of national boundaries. In emerging markets, the lack of adequate legal and regulatory systems in the financial sector facilitates the exploitation of a ‘free moral space’. The moral integrity of bank managers, as guardians of others’ money, is crucial to the sustainability of the system. This study aims to assess the ethicality of some banking practices as perceived by top bank managers in Turkey, an emerging market. To this purpose 22 sector-specific vignettes that describe possible misconduct were developed and a field survey conducted. Vignettes were mailed to top managers of all the banks. The response rate was 29%. The findings, on the whole, indicate a high level of ethical awareness on the part of banks’ top managers. The respondents’ approval threshold is higher when the stockholder demands to be successful in the short run, at the expense of the customers and the other stakeholders of the bank. Another finding is that the respondents do not consider extending partial treatment to those with whom the manager has a care relationship as a violation of ethical norms.

Business Ethics: A European Review

Volume 17 Issue 2 Page 109-120, April 2008

To cite this article: Chris Hackley, Rungpaka Amy Tiwsakul, Lutz Preuss (2008) An ethical evaluation of product placement: a deceptive practice?
Business Ethics: A European Review 17 (2) , 109–120 doi:10.1111/j.1467-8608.2008.00525.x

Product placement, the practice of placing brands into non-advertising media, is a growing marketing phenomenon, which has received relatively little attention from business ethicists. Such attention is timely because the UK regulatory framework for television product placement is under review at the time of writing. In this paper, we seek to locate product placement in relation to traditional frameworks of marketing ethics. We suggest that this location is problematic because product placement is a form of marketing communication in which the message, the sender and the precise intention behind a brand seen in a television (TV) show, movie or computer game are often implicit. We suggest that the possibilities for an ethically principled regulation of product placement rest on two key issues: (1) the extent to which programme makers, media owners and brand owners make their product placement strategies explicit to audiences, and (2) the degree of commercial sophistication, which regulators attribute to non-expert entertainment audiences.

Business Ethics: A European Review

Volume 17 Issue 2 Page 161-170, April 2008

To cite this article: Deon Rossouw (2008) Practising Applied Ethics with philosophical integrity: the case of Business Ethics
Business Ethics: A European Review 17 (2) , 161–170 doi:10.1111/j.1467-8608.2008.00529.x

The unprecedented growth and demand for Applied Ethics (Business Ethics, Medical Ethics, Information Ethics, Engineering Ethics, etc.) since the last quarter of the previous century, has opened up a range of new opportunities for the discipline of Philosophy. While these new opportunities have been enthusiastically seized upon by some philosophers, others have frowned upon them or rejected them outright. In order to make sense of this demand for Applied Ethics training, I will first explore in general why this demand for Applied Ethics developed. I will then use the example of Business Ethics to demonstrate and discuss some of the suspicions contemplated by philosophers who regard Applied Ethics as a dangerous and deceitful temptation that potentially can corrupt Philosophy, and that philosophers should at best avoid or at least be very careful of. I will assess the legitimacy and seriousness of these concerns and objections with regard to Business Ethics and then outline an Aristotelian approach to Business Ethics that I believe can be practised with philosophical integrity.

Business Ethics: A European Review

Volume 17 Issue 2 Page 196-209, April 2008

To cite this article: Scott J. Vitell, Abhijit Patwardhan (2008) The role of moral intensity and moral philosophy in ethical decision making: a cross-cultural comparison of China and the European Union
Business Ethics: A European Review 17 (2) , 196–209 doi:10.1111/j.1467-8608.2008.00531.x

The present study uses cross-cultural samples of marketing practitioners from two European Union (EU) nations (the United Kingdom and Spain) and China to examine the relationships between moral intensity, personal moral philosophies and ethical decision making. Additionally, cross-cultural comparisons were made regarding intentions, personal moral philosophies and moral intensity. Results indicate that both samples tend to use the perceived harm construct (e.g. magnitude of consequences, probability of effect, temporal immediacy and concentration of effect) to determine intentions in situations involving ethical issues. However, social consensus tends to be situation-specific for both groups and proximity seems not to be used at all when making decisions in situations involving ethics. As for personal moral philosophies, idealism is only used by the EU sample; however, for both samples, the use of relativism depends upon the specific situation.

Revised Thesis

smichel8 — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:49:57 +0000

Comtemporary business ethics are not living up to social standards. Social values are not being taken into consideration which leaves one to question the real motive of businesses and why they have their business what they define thier business ethics to be. I believe the reason behind having a business is profit and recognition and through that comes power.

Revised Abstract

smichel8 — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:43:29 +0000

When forming ethical guidelines one takes in account the area where one is situated and those within that area thus focusing on those people yet if that were true, why are there problems? Business ethics seem to correlate “age, gender and position”, there being room for error and without any regulatory procedures, problems can continue to escalate. The need to put ethics into effect for businesses will take some time so campaigns are being set up to make this much needed change happen faster. Communication is also an aspect for businesses to succeed in order to keep businesses sustainable. Consumers are working with coporations to gain a trust that helps the businesses reputation which then helps a businesses success accordingly.

Revised Bibliography

smichel8 — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:32:05 +0000

Business Ethics: A European Review 17 (2) , 138–148 doi:10.1111/j.1467-8608.2008.00527.xDeon Rossouw (2008) Practising Applied Ethics with philosophical integrity: the case of Business Ethics
Business Ethics: A European Review 17 (2) , 161–170 doi:10.1111/j.1467-8608.2008.00529.x

Maria Krambia-Kapardis, Anastasios Zopiatis (2008) Uncharted territory: investigating individual business ethics in Cyprus

Podnar, Klement. Journal of Marketing Communications, Jun2008, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p75-81, 7p; DOI: 10.1080/13527260701856350; (AN 31334361)

Scott J. Vitell, Abhijit Patwardhan (2008) The role of moral intensity and moral philosophy in ethical decision making: a cross-cultural comparison of China and the European Union
Business Ethics: A European Review 17 (2) , 196–209 doi:10.1111/j.1467-8608.2008.00531.x

Stoll, M. L. Backlash Hits Business Ethics: Finding Effective Strategies for Communicating the Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility. Journal of Business Ethics v. 78 no. 1/2 (March 2008) p. 17-24

Patterns of error

smichel8 — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:30:42 +0000

My patterns of error include improper format when it comes to creating the works cited page as well when it comes to supporting my thesis and or introduction, I either go way off topic or my essay supports a different idea that goes against what it was suppose to be about. Other than that, simple grammer errors that can be fix with profreading.

Correcting MLA Work Cited

smichel8 — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:53:22 +0000

Work Cited

Tompkins, Jane. “Indians”:Textualism, Morality, and the Problem of History.”

Critical Inquiry, Vol. 13, No.1. (Autumn. 1986), 101-109.

Intro for Essay 4

smichel8 — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:14:51 +0000

Dr. Richard Restak suggests that technology has the potential to harm ones individual freedom as though such a concept hasn’t been compromised already. A moral identity is constructed through lifelong endeavors that one must overcome if one desires to survive which includes maintaining that identity as well as reconstructing it so it helps the individual grow. Technology absorbs all the work by drawing the individual away from the challenges technology can and will do for them among other things. As technology develops, it is being made to think for the individual considering its use and convenience supposedly limiting individual development though that is only true for those that heavily depend on technology in their lives. Restak also mentions that culture, history and tragedy limits identity but what can one expect if much isn’t expected from people based on preconceived opinions that are followed by indiscretionary actions a society that depends on technology.

Preliminary Post

smichel8 — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:15:14 +0000

Plans for the revision include and I quote,”separating my revised thesis and just minimally tweaking my abstract”. All of which revolves around Aristotelian invovlement in applied business ethics.

Abstract Repost

smichel8 — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:04:10 +0000

Reference Visit

smichel8 — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:43:51 +0000

required: one reference visit, with the narrative of the visit and its results on your blog.

I visited the library and was told to visit the reference desk where one handed over a list of referencial sources based on the subject area so she can redefine and make my search easier and concise. She was impressed with what I had brought to her and helped narrow my search a little as well as helping me find books by using the call numbers and a book mark that helped me find what I needed.