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‘Biblical Scriptures Underlying Six Ethical Models Influencing Organizational Practices’

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The recent frauds in organizations have been a point for reflection among researchers and practitioners regarding the lack of morality in certain decision-making. We argue for a modification of decision-making models that has been accepted in organizations with stronger links with ethics and morality. With this aim we propose a return to the base value of Christianity, supported by Bible scriptures, underlying six dominant ethical approaches that drive practices in organizations.

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  1. Anderson Graduate School of Management, University of California, Riverside, CA, 92521, USA

    Waymond Rodgers

  2. Social and Law Sciences School, Carlos III University of Getafe, Madrid, Spain

    Susana Gago

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Rodgers, W., Gago, S. ‘Biblical Scriptures Underlying Six Ethical Models Influencing Organizational Practices’. J Bus Ethics 64, 125–136 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-005-0657-7

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