Business Ethics, Economic Theory and Business Practice

9 Pages Posted: 25 Feb 2011

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Chendrayan Chendroyaperumal

affiliation not provided to SSRN (deceased); Anna University of Technology Chennai - Saveetha Engineering College

Megala J

Saveetha Engineering College; Anna University - Department of Technology

Date Written: February 24, 2011

Abstract

In essence the survival of the mankind depends on the economic activities or business activities of a country. The quality of life in a country, in turn, depends on the ethical practices in business. Hence business ethics is being given increasing scholarly attention these days. Business practices are primarily guided by the economic and management theories. This paper attempts to show that economic theory lays the foundation for justification for unethical business policies and practices.

Keywords: Ethics, Business Ethics, Business Practice, Economic Theory

Suggested Citation

Chendroyaperumal, Chendrayan and Megala, J., Business Ethics, Economic Theory and Business Practice (February 24, 2011). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1768955 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1768955

Chendrayan Chendroyaperumal (Contact Author)

affiliation not provided to SSRN (deceased)

Anna University of Technology Chennai - Saveetha Engineering College ( email )

Chennai, TN Tamil Nadu 602105
India
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HOME PAGE: http://www.saveetha.ac.in

J. Megala

Saveetha Engineering College ( email )

Chennai
India
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HOME PAGE: http://www.saveetha.ac.in

Anna University - Department of Technology

Chennai, Tindivanam 604001
India

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