Empiricism in business ethics: Suggested research directions

Journal of Business Ethics · 1993 · Volume 12 · Issue 8

Abstract

This paper considers future directions of empirical research in business ethics and presents a series of recommendations. Greater emphasis should be placed on the normative basis of empirical studies, behavior (rather than attitudes) should be established as the key dependent variable, theoretical models of ethical decision making should be tested, and empirical studies need to focus on theory-building. Extensions of methodology and the unit of analysis are proposed together with recommendations concerning the need for replication and validity, and building links to managerial and public policy applications.

Keywords

Decision Making, Economic Growth, Theoretical Model, Empirical Study, Public Policy

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