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Business Ethics in The Philippines

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The plurality of languages and ethnicities, the geographic fragmentation, the predominant Roman Catholic religion, together with the still relatively short experience in nationhood account for a very peculiar understanding of "business ethics" in the Philippines. The rapid growth and liberalization of the economy, coupled with the inequitable distribution of wealth, the destruction of the environment and corruption are the main ethical concerns. Businesspersons and the academe endeavor to find creative solutions for these unique challenges.

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  1. University of Asia & the Pacific, P.O. Box 478, Greenhills Post Office, San Juan, Metro-Manila, Philippines

    Alejo José G. Sison

  2. Philosophy Department, Ateneo de Manila University, P.O. Box 154, Manila, Philippines

    Antonette Palma- Angeles

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Sison, A.J.G., Palma- Angeles, A. Business Ethics in The Philippines. Journal of Business Ethics 16, 1519–1528 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1005854829315

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