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Individual values and business ethics

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The necessity for considering individual values when attempting to institutionalize ethics is discussed. Techniques for individual values examination are outlined in the context of their organizational application. Suggestions are made concerning possible mechanisms through which organizations can encourage individual values awareness and concluding remarks emphasize the importance of managerial commitment to the overall effort.

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  1. Department of Management, DePaul University, 25 E. Jackson, 60604, Chicago, IL, USA

    Ray Coye

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Dr. Coye is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Management at DePaul University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon, an MBA from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and a B.Sc. from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He teaches and conducts research in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management.

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Coye, R. Individual values and business ethics. J Bus Ethics 5, 45–49 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02116143

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