Goodpaster and Matthews (1982)
General Review:
Describes the corporate conscience based on comparison to a persons moral influencing the decisions of profit vs social responsibility.
Core Theory (logical explanation or testable model of interaction):
Projection of the concept of personal moral responsibility is applicable to corporations as agents in society.
Core concepts (abstract idea or a mental symbol):
The casual sense (Accountable): Someone to blame – He is responsible
The rule-following sense: Something has to be done – He is a …he is responsible to act
The decision-making sense: Trustworthiness – He is a responsible person
- Rational decisions – calculating own benefit of decision
- Respect decisions – calculation effect on others of decision
Core framework (structure used to outline, address or solve complex issues):
Core models (pattern, plan or description showing main object or workings of concept):
Methods used:
Case and literature.
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Arguments/points made (set of one or more declarative sentences):
Criticises:
Friedman p141 as competitive free market forces is to produce “high quality at least cost, to deliver it on time, and to satisfy its customers and stockholders.”
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