An Aristotelian approach to ethical corporate leadership
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Aristotle's theory of moral virtue and his views in 'Nicomachean Ethics' and the 'Politics' provide an ethical approach to corporate leadership and to determining a just distribution of corporate goods. The corporate leaders need to think in political terms and take decisions on the basis of their specific needs. Practical wisdom can help them to determine the factors that are good for the whole corporation, while justice in the distribution of goods is possible through fairness. Each contending party should adopt a fair view of the others' claim and reach a moderate and balanced settlement.
Publication Name: Business & Professional Ethics Journal
Subject: Philosophy and religion
ISSN: 0277-2027
Year: 1995
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A voice from the past: Aristotle on the mission of the firm
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This article uses Aristotle's theory of causation to understand the role of business enterprises and the purpose of their mission statements in the modern world. Topics addressed include strategic management, as well as the purpose and cause of a corporation.
Publication Name: Business & Professional Ethics Journal
Subject: Philosophy and religion
ISSN: 0277-2027
Year: 2000
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Emotions and practical reasoning: implications for business ethics
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The author argues that experience in making moral judgments is a requisite component of comprehensive managerial training. It is posited that since managerial judgments function as workplace perceptions, the need for them to be morally founded is intensified.
Publication Name: Business & Professional Ethics Journal
Subject: Philosophy and religion
ISSN: 0277-2027
Year: 1998
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