Online research in philosophy

The European Legacy, Volume 17, Issue 3, Page 407-408, June 2012.

The current focus on corporate culture in managerial theory, on character development in business ethics, and on the work—family relationship in family studies calls for an integrating concept to help us explore the relationship of work, family, and fundamental values. The ancient Greek concept of the oikos offers a basic framework for understanding the ensemble of emotional commitments and faith values underlying ethical action in organizational life. Examination of the interrelationships among the arenas of work, family and faith directs us (...) to the importance of ecclesiologies, faith concepts, and family forms for business ethics. (shrink)