Business's environmental responsibility in Taiwan — Moral, legal or negotiated

Peihua Sheng, Linda Chang, Warren A. French

Journal of Business Ethics · 1994 · Volume 13 · Issue 11

Abstract

This study explores both the negotiating styles and moral reasoning processes of business people and governmental officials in Taiwan, so as to provide a footing for “outsiders” when negotiating with Taiwanese over environmental concerns. Findings imply that Taiwanese business people and governmental officials can and will reason both at the conventional level and at the postconventional level of moral judgment. But, results of this study also indicate that Taiwanese negotiating styles do not necessarily match their levels of moral reasoning. With respect to pollution concerns, Taiwanese seem unwillingly to accept responsibility as autonomous individuals. Instead, responsibility is accepted when mandated by the law.

Keywords

Economic Growth, Moral Judgment, Environmental Concern, Moral Reasoning, Reasoning Process

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