Ethical Dilemmas In Management: An African Perspective

Abiodun, Abolaji Joachim; Oyeniyi, Joseph Omotayo

doi:10.15209/jbsge.v6i2.203

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“…Behaving ethically implies doing what is morally right (Okafor 2011;Riley 2012). According to Abiodun and Oyeniyi (2014), ethics is based on broad principles of integrity, transparency, accountability, responsibility and fairness, and focuses on internal stakeholder issues such as product quality, customer satisfaction, employee wages and benefits, and local community and environmental responsibilities. Ethics is also viewed as the moral values and principles that guide action and behaviour (Emerson 2009 Business ethics is basically the study of morality and standards of business conduct.…”

Section: Aspects Of Business Ethicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…According to Abiodun and Oyeniyi (2014), business decisions and behaviour may be judged ethical or unethical, depending on whether the decisions and actions promote or threaten the values and standards of individuals and the societies in which a business operates. However, ethical standards are not static ideals but dynamic patterns of human conduct.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Each of these persons comes into the workplace with different values, goals and perceptions of acceptable behaviour. This diverse background creates ethical challenges for individuals as well as managers (Abiodun & Oyeniyi 2014). Businesses have realised that ethical misconduct can be very costly not only for the organisation but also to society as a whole (Abiodun & Oyeniyi 2014).…”

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“…This diverse background creates ethical challenges for individuals as well as managers (Abiodun & Oyeniyi 2014). Businesses have realised that ethical misconduct can be very costly not only for the organisation but also to society as a whole (Abiodun & Oyeniyi 2014). Furthermore, today's customers have become increasingly mindful of the reputation of the businesses they patronise.…”

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“…Open Access own business interests (Abiodun & Oyeniyi 2014) if they are to survive and remain competitive.…”

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Ethical practices of small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries: Literature analysis

Turyakira

2018

SAJEMS

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Background: There is increasing pressure on business organisations to behave ethically, in addition to running their operations in the most economical, efficient and effective manner possible to increase performance. Customers have also become increasingly mindful of the reputation of the businesses they patronise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have become the worst affected since they lack the funds, strategic information and relevant alliances to implement ethical practices. Aim: This article aims at evaluating the aspects of business ethics, significance of business ethics to SMEs, ethical dilemmas and challenges of SMEs, particularly in developing countries, and suggests strategies to address ethical dilemmas and challenges. Methods: The background literature review on ethical practices in SMEs in the context of developing countries was conducted on several journal articles. Peer-reviewed articles in recent journals were analysed to identify the aspects of business ethics, significance of business ethics to SMEs, ethical dilemmas and challenges of SMEs and the proposed strategies to address ethical dilemmas and challenges thereof. Results and conclusion: It is clear that business enterprises can no longer afford to disregard business ethics. There are continuous business failures as a result of unethical practices, especially those associated with employees and top executives. This article has added to the body of existing literature on ethical practices of SMEs in developing countries. As such, SME owners and managers can use the findings of this article to design ethical policy frameworks and guidelines to improve their reputations and competitiveness.

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Section: Aspects Of Business Ethicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Aspects Of Business Ethicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Open Access own business interests (Abiodun & Oyeniyi 2014) if they are to survive and remain competitive.…”

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Ethical practices of small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries: Literature analysis

Turyakira

2018

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Do Ethical Practices Have Impact on the Sustainability of Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Kenya? A Systematic Review of Literature

Ngugi

2024

Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics

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Ethical dilemmas in education: a case study of challenges faced by secondary school leaders in Kenya

Oduol

Cornforth

2019

JEA

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to question the usefulness of Euro-Western concepts of principled ethical behaviour for school leaders in non-Euro-Western countries by examining the dilemmas faced by Kenyan educational leaders. Design/methodology/approach A single, multi-site case study methodological approach was used, and data gathered by means of semi-structured interviews with stakeholders: school principals, boards of governors, heads of department, school bursars and parents. Findings Findings highlighted the importance of contextual variables in influencing leaders’ decisions, indicative of the tension between liberal and communitarian ethical approaches. Although similar dilemmas were encountered to those working in euro-western contexts, Kenyan educational leaders faced the additional challenge of working with cultural values of Ubuntu: care for the whole community, harmonious working relationships, loyalty to one’s kin and respect of seniority. Furthermore, the problems they encountered were often life-threatening resulting from poverty, and HIV/Aids. Originality/value This paper contributes to the literature on ethics in educational leadership by proposing that the adoption of euro-western ethical standards and perspectives in non-Euro-Western countries is problematic, unless mitigated by a dialogic approach.

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Ethical Dilemmas In Management: An African Perspective

Cited by 11 publications

References 7 publications

Ethical practices of small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries: Literature analysis

Ethical practices of small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries: Literature analysis

Do Ethical Practices Have Impact on the Sustainability of Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Kenya? A Systematic Review of Literature

Ethical dilemmas in education: a case study of challenges faced by secondary school leaders in Kenya

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