Expanded ethics : developing a macroethical perspective for multinational companies in South Africa

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Fourie, Willem

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Business Ethics Network of Africa

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In this article, it is argued that multinational companies (MNCs) that operate in South Africa should include a macroethical perspective in their ethical reflection. MNCs in South Africa are subjected to significant societal changes. At the same time, they are in a position to exert their influence in a way that affects more people than simply their shareholders, clients and employees. It is argued that a macroethical perspective can assist MNCs in coming to terms with these changes by expanding their understanding of their responsibility towards South African society and future generations

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Ethics, Macroethics, Responsibility, South Africa, Multinational companies (MNCs)

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Fourie, W. Expanded ethics: Developing a macroethical perspective for multinational companies in South Africa. Afr J Bus Ethics 2012;6:99-105.