Mapping business ethics and society: A systematic journey into research and way forward

Vinod Kumar, Sachin Kumar, Ranjan Chaudhuri, Sheshadri Chatterjee, Demetris Vrontis

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    Abstract

    While the notion of business ethics has historical roots, previous research endeavours have refrained from consolidating the existing body of knowledge on the intersection of business ethics and society. This hesitance is attributed to the intricate and diverse nature of such studies. Thus, there is a gap in the literature on synthesizing the intimate relationship between business ethics and society. This gap in research serves as the impetus and motivation for the current investigation. However, limited empirical studies are found to have been conducted in the allied areas and there are limited studies that map business ethics and society in an extensive manner. In this context, this study systematically reviewed 87 scholarly works spanning a period of over 20 years in the realm of business ethics concerning society by considering articles included in the Scopus and Web of Science databases. Through the outcomes of this inquiry, an integrative and comprehensive framework detailing the interplay between business ethics and society at individual and organizational levels is introduced, with the potential to guide forthcoming scholars and practitioners in their pursuits. In this study, themes including employees' ethical behaviour, manufacturing strategy and ethics, leadership dynamics, consumer trust and so on have not been considered as critical societal dimensions that have not been included.

    Original languageEnglish
    JournalBusiness Ethics, the Environment and Responsibility
    DOIs
    Publication statusAccepted/In press - 2024

    Keywords

    • authorship analysis
    • business ethics
    • geographical analysis
    • society
    • thematic analysis
    • theoretical lens

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