Religious business ethics and political liberalism: an integrative approach

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Religious business ethics are consistent with the idea of political liberalism if businesses are purely private, but are inappropriate if businesses are purely public. Since corporations are considered quasi-public, religious business ethics are inappropriate in some situations based on the context of political liberalism. Thus, managers can still invoke upon religious sources for promoting specific business policies.

Liberalism, Religion and ethics, Religious ethics

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The Golden Rule as a universal ethical norm

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Paul Ricoeur, in his article titled 'The Golden Rule: Exegetical and Theological Perplexities,' correctly argued that the Golden Rule should be considered as a universal ethical standard for both Christians and non-Christians. However, business commentators have proposed the adoption of the Platinum Rule, a revision of the Golden Rule whereby the desires of the other person are absolutely considered.

Golden rule

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An Examination of the Legal and Ethical Public Policy Consideration Underlying DES Market Share Liability

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Issues discussed concern the legal and ethical aspects of product liability laws and market share liability. The article focuses on issues of negligence, business ethics, and the liability of the pharmaceutical industry in the case of 'Sindell v. Abbot Laboratories.'

United States, Case studies, Legal ethics, Toxic torts, Market share liability

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