BUSINESS ETHICS. CORRUPTION PERCEPTION ANALYSIS

Pope Francis’ encyclical Fratelli tutti (2020) is also interesting from a business ethics perspective. In terms of a systematic analysis, it seems promising to distinguish three different perspectives that are well established in academic business ethics. The three perspectives can be operationalized using three corresponding questions. How do we want to do business and why? Who should act and where? Is Pope Francis right? Following these questions, the paper highlights the key aspects of Francis’ business ethics in FT and beyond and establishes some cross-references to the current, especially German-speaking discourse on business ethics.

In this editorial, we examine how alternative forms of work organization (AFWOs) are both driving and being shaped by the ethical foundations underpinning them. Recently, scholars of organization and management studies have highlighted AFWOs as a response to broader societal challenges—digitalization, sustainability, and workplace democratization—and as an arena of intense experimentation in spatiotemporal flexibility and participatory management. Despite their growing adoption, AFWOs remain underexamined from a business ethics perspective, leaving open crucial questions about fairness, autonomy, empowerment, and the subjective experiences of workers—particularly in hybrid settings. Against this backdrop, in this special issue, we aim to clarify how and why business ethics matters in the context of AFWOs. The contributing authors pursue this aim by mobilizing diverse ethical frameworks to investigate the following key questions: How can AFWOs be grounded in a robust business ethics logic? What philosophical foundations can guide new organizational experiments? How might ethical inquiry illuminate the aspirations, tensions, and practical consequences of work environments characterized by flexibility, shared responsibility, and digital mediation? Collectively, the contributing authors advance a richer understanding of AFWOs by integrating theoretical reflection with empirical insights and foregrounding the ethical stakes of reimagining how work is organized today.

This research aims to understand the perception of lecturers regarding Shopee's E-commerce services from the perspective of Islamic business ethics. This type of research uses qualitative methods with data collection techniques through interviews. The data collection method involves observation followed by distributing questionnaires. The subjects of this research are lecturers who use Shopee E-commerce. The results of the study show that generally, all lecturers feel that Shopee's E-commerce service is good. However, there are also some situations that cause dissatisfaction among the lecturers. Factors influencing the lecturers' perceptions include service quality, product quality, price, convenience, and emotional factors. From the perspective of Islamic business ethics, lecturers are generally not satisfied. The interviews revealed that Shopee still engages in actions that harm customers, such as ordered items not matching the displayed images, swapped packages, and lack of supervision by Shopee regarding seller honesty.

Songket craftsmen play an important role in supporting regional income thorough creative economy in Palembang city. This study aims to analyze the role of the creative economy to increase the income of songket craftsmen from the perspective of Islamic business ethics. This type of research is field research that uses descriptive qualitative methods with data collection techniques using interviews and documentation methods, all of which will be analyzed inductively. The results showed that the role of the creative economy carried out by songket craftsmen in Palembang city is (1) Increasing new innovations that consumers want so that their products are not left behind in accordance with the times, (2) Increasing income, (3) Contributing to the creation of new jobs. Creative activities in songket craftsmen use the principles of Islamic business ethics in terms of managing, caring, benefiting each other, and being responsible for what is done.

This study aims to determine what the form of franchise management is and the obstacles to its implementation in the perspective of Islamic business ethics. Rumah Makan Wong Solo Malang, is a reflection of the successful food and beverage industry. Rumah Makan Wong Solo does food business which according to religious norms is also categorized according to Islamic religious norms. For Muslims, business is in accordance with religious principles, which are always measured by the values contained in the Koran and the Sunnah of the Prophet (Hadith). In Islam, business ethics is called morals. Therefore, doing business must fulfill the moral guidance as stated in the source of Islamic teachings itself.

Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, SETLcoin, Ether, Solar Coin, or Liberty Reserve exist since 2009. Because of their decentralized control, they are often considered a threat or alternative to the conventional centralized banking system. While the technological implication of some such currencies, especially of Bitcoin, has attracted much attention, so far there is little discussion about the entire field of cryptocurrencies and very little academic literature addressing its ethical significance. In this article, we thus address the impact of “blockchain technology” on the nature of financial transactions from a business ethics perspective. We begin with a survey on relevant literature from neighboring disciplines. Next, we work towards a 3 × 3 framework for current debates on the ethics of cryptocurrencies (see Table 1): we combine the micro, meso, and macro levels of business and society with assessments of the potential ethical impact of cryptocurrencies as morally beneficial, detrimental, and ambiguous. In addition, we highlight possible avenues for future research, such as the changing roles of the miners and regulators, the prosocial use of cryptocurrencies, the antisocial use for shadow banking and transactions in the ‘dark net’ and cryptocurrencies’ effect on inflation and deflation.

This study explains the attractiveness of ASEAN as a friendly region for foreign investment by looking at several factors that are variables to attract foreign investors to invest in ASEAN. These factors include the variables of the corruption perception index, the democracy index, the human development index and the crime index against foreign direct investment in 9 ASEAN countries in 2013-2022. The existence of foreign direct investment in a country can be useful as state revenue from tax sources, as well as useful for technology transfer, skills transfer, and increasing the level of national income in the economy. This study uses a quantitative method with secondary data and data collection through the World Bank, Transparency International, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Numbeo, and The Economist Intelligence Unit. This study also uses panel data regression with the best model approach, namely the Random Effect Model (REM), to find out how much influence independent variables such as the corruption perception index, democracy index, human development index, and crime index on variables tied to foreign direct investment. However, the results of the t-test show that there are only two independent variables that have a significant effect on foreign direct investment, namely the human development index variable and the corruption perception index. The results of this study contribute to enriching the discourse for countries in ASEAN to attract foreign investment in investing in their countries.

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Plagiarism in the culinary business is now a frequent issue, especially when it involves two countries such as Indonesia and Australia. This study discusses the alleged plagiarism of the business concept carried out by Circles Bakery against Publique Bakery, starting from the appearance of their cakes, logos, and interior designs. The purpose of this study is to review the case from the perspective of business ethics and applicable legal regulations, both nationally and internationally. The study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. The focus of this study is Circles Bakery as the perpetrator and Publique Bakery as the party suspected of being copied. Data were obtained from various sources such as media articles, social media uploads, and other supporting information relevant to the case. Researchers chose these sources deliberately because they were considered most relevant to the topic. The collected data were analyzed by filtering important information, compiling it, and drawing conclusions from the existing findings. The results of the study indicate that although there have been no official lawsuits, the striking similarities in concept between the two businesses raise ethical questions and concerns about copyright protection. This study suggests that business actors, especially MSMEs, should value the originality of ideas more and understand the importance of running a business in an honest and ethical manner. In addition, stronger legal and educational support is needed to prevent similar cases in the future.

Purpose:The subject of the article is the problem of object-oriented treatment of human resources.In the author's opinion, despite the relatively long period of widespread respect for ethical requirements addressed to business entities, the issue of an instrumental, object-oriented approach to personnel employed in companies has not been satisfactorily resolved.The purpose of the article is to show that recourse to the assumptions of the feminist concept of ethics of care provides an opportunity to overcome the instrumental, subordinated to utilitarian goals approach to the issue of social responsibility in the field of human resource management.Design/methodology/approach: The author accepts the approach of cultural constructivism.The subject of the research is axiological assumptions applied to the issue of human resources, and the research method used is a critical analysis of scientific discourses in the field of economics and economic ethics.Findings: The author has shown that to facilitate change through an individual-focused approach to human resource management, it is essential to recognise and effectively eliminate the error of conflating economic ethics and corporate social responsibility (CSR) within the axiological framework of economics, which prioritises material utility.Harnessing the potential of the concept of ethics of care can be helpful in this regard.Originality/value: The value of the text is in proposing adifferent from the traditionalaccount of human capital issues and in demonstrating how to overcome the axiological crisis in economics and economic ethics.

Many studies have emphasized the importance of medical, insurance, and workplace systems treating individuals fairly in work disability prevention (WDP) and return-to-work (RTW). However, ethical theories and perspectives from these different systems are rarely discussed in relation to each other, even though in practice these systems constantly interact. This paper explores ethical theories and perspectives that may apply to the WDP–RTW field, and discusses these in relation to perspectives attributed to dominant stakeholders in this field, and to potential differences in different jurisdictional contexts. Literature was sought primarily in biomedical ethics, business ethics, and public administration ethics. In biomedical ethics, four ethical principles are dominant: autonomy, beneficence, nonmalevolence, and justice. Business ethics involve theories on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), social contracts, and organizational justice. Public administration ethics focus on constitutional theory, citizenship, social equity, virtue, and public interest. Several concepts were identified as relevant for ethical analyses in the WDP–RTW field, including justice; individual autonomy; nonmalevolence; economic and social responsibility; and social contracts. These concepts provide a vocabulary that may be used to analyze stakeholders’ actions and interactions in RTW processes. It was also noted how the power balance between stakeholders will influence which ethical perspectives will influence RTW. Jurisdictional differences that influence RTW processes with regard to stakeholder responsibilities were identified, as well as varying beliefs as to who is the client in different compensation systems. A social contractual approach may inform an analysis of cultural and legal differences.

As a typical feature of traditional Chinese Confucian culture, guanxi continues to play an essential role in modern society. This study analyses the morality of guanxi from the perspective of modern business ethics, combining the theories of ethical absolutism and relativism. In addition, based on the relevant cases of Chinese pharmaceutical representatives, it explores how guanxi induce wrongdoing step by step in a commercial society. Finally, the research makes specific recommendations for maintaining the legitimacy of guanxi in terms of improving legislation and supporting whistleblowing.

This study aims to investigate business marketing strategies from the perspective of Islamic business ethics. The marketing strategy implemented at the Ayam Geprek Sa'i Kraksaan Restaurant and Islamic business ethics are in accordance with the regulations. The research method used is a qualitative method, while the type of research is descriptive. The location of this research is at the Geprek Sa'i Chicken Restaurant. Determination of informants using purposive techniques. Data collection techniques, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Data validity uses triangulation techniques. Based on the results of the research, the implementation of the marketing strategy carried out by the Geprek Sa'i Chicken Restaurant is seen from the principles of Islamic business ethics which include unity in providing food menus to consumers, showing a friendly attitude and smiling. Balance, which is applied to act fairly towards consumers. Free will, namely giving customers the freedom to ask questions about things they don't understand. Responsibility, which is related to economic freedom in the principle of responsibility for truth, honesty, and wisdom in promoting the appropriate menu.

Pegadaian Syariah Digital Service (PSDS) is used to make it easier for customers to carry out transaction processes and make payments. This research aims to determine the influence of marketing strategies and the consumer environment on customers' decisions to use the Pegadaian Syariah Digital Service (PSDS) application at Pegadaian Syariah Bandar Lampung City, and to analyze transactions using the PSDS application from the perspective of Islamic Business Ethics. The sample for this research is customers who use the Pegadaian Syariah Digital Service (PSDS) application, totaling 89 respondents. The data collection technique uses a questionnaire via Google Form with multiple linear regression data analysis techniques using SPSS version 24 software. The results of this research show that marketing strategy and the consumer environment have a positive influence on customers' decisions to use the Pegadaian Syariah Digital Service (PSDS) application.

Risk management in the pindang fish business is very important to maintain business stability and increase consumer confidence. This study aims to analyze the application of risk management in the distribution of pindang fish in Bondowoso Regency based on the perspective of Islamic business ethics. Using a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study method, this research collected data through in-depth interviews, direct observation, and documentation. The analysis technique used is the Miles and Huberman interactive model which includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing.The results show that the application of Islamic business ethics principles such as honesty (shiddiq), responsibility (amanah), and justice ('adl) in risk management can improve distribution transparency. Traders who apply the principle of trustworthiness are better able to maintain product quality and fair prices, thereby increasing consumer satisfaction. In addition, the Islamic business ethics approach helps prevent the practice of quality manipulation and price discrepancies, which are often challenges in pindang fish distribution.The conclusion of this study confirms that the integration of Islamic values in distribution risk management not only improves business sustainability but also strengthens long-term relationships with consumers. The study recommends the implementation of stricter sharia-based distribution policies as well as the utilization of technology in the distribution system to improve efficiency and transparency