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Qualitative studies are an important component of business ethics research. This large amount of research covers a wide array of factors and influences on ethical decision making published between 2004 and 2014. Following the methodology of past critical reviews, this work provides a synopsis of the diverse array of qualitative studies in ethical decision making within the business ethics literature. We highlight the distinct and investigative nature of qualitative research, synthesize and summarize findings, and suggest opportunities for future research. We conclude with a recommendation for developing qualitative studies in business ethics and a call for an increased openness when considering this valuable and underrepresented strategy of inquiry.

We examine the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI)

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This study examines the influences of cross‐country institutional pressures on multinational enterprises' corporate social responsibility (CSR). Building on institutional and stakeholder theory, we propose that different formal and informal environments have direct impacts on firm CSR. Specifically, we investigate informal institutions as they relate to self‐transcendent and self‐enhancement values. We propose that the firm's consideration of multiple stakeholder expectations moderates these complex formal and informal institutional relationships. Utilizing hierarchical linear modeling, this study analyzes institutional constraints on nearly 1,000 firms in 47 different countries. The empirical results reveal that informal values that are aligned with the firm's strategies and stakeholder desires have a strong impact on firms' CSR actions. Multiple stakeholder consideration strengthens this important relationship. These findings provide insight on how managers can utilize informal institutions to meet the global challenge of satisfying profit needs and still maintain social responsibility.