Moral Pluralism in Business Ethics Education: It Is about Time

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Title: Moral Pluralism in Business Ethics Education: It Is about Time
Language: English
Authors: Burton, Brian K., Dunn, Craig P., Goldsby, Michael
Source: Journal of Management Education. 2006 30(1):90-105.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 16
Publication Date: 2006
Document Type: Journal Articles
Opinion Papers
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Ethics, Teaching Methods, Moral Values, Business Administration, Instructional Materials, Decision Making, Philosophy
DOI: 10.1177/1052562905280837
ISSN: 1052-5629
Abstract: The teaching of business ethics is almost inherently pluralistic, but little evidence of explicitly pluralistic approaches exists in teaching materials besides the available decision-making frameworks. In this article, it is argued that the field needs to acknowledge and adopt pluralism as the standard pedagogical approach, whether the individual teacher uses a philosophical approach or a more applied approach, to best serve students and society. Examples of teaching approaches are offered, including attempts instructors have made to teach ethics in a pluralistic manner. (Contains 3 tables.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 20
Entry Date: 2008
Accession Number: EJ797906
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The teaching of business ethics is almost inherently pluralistic, but little evidence of explicitly pluralistic approaches exists in teaching materials besides the available decision-making frameworks. In this article, it is argued that the field needs to acknowledge and adopt pluralism as the standard pedagogical approach, whether the individual teacher uses a philosophical approach or a more applied approach, to best serve students and society. Examples of teaching approaches are offered, including attempts instructors have made to teach ethics in a pluralistic manner. (Contains 3 tables.)
ISSN:1052-5629
DOI:10.1177/1052562905280837