Art, Ethics and the Promotion of Human Dignity

Nicola M. Pless, Thomas Maak, Howard Harris

Journal of Business Ethics · 2017 · Volume 144 · Issue 2

Abstract

This symposium contributes to the broader discussion about humanism in management and organizational well-being. Dignity plays a crucial role as both a fundamental value and as an end state in the process of humanizing organizational cultures, workplaces and relationships. However, despite its significance, it has yet to be addressed properly in the growing discourse on humanistic capitalism and management, and indeed in business ethics as a whole. This symposium seeks to inform and inspire emerging research and approaches towards human dignity through the lens of artistic expression and explores how arts may promote human dignity in organizational life.

Keywords

Dignity, Ethics of recognition, Arts, Positive organizing, Well-being, Resilience

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