Fourie, Willem2013-10-282013-10-282012-05Fourie, W. Expanded ethics: Developing a macroethical perspective for multinational companies in South Africa. Afr J Bus Ethics 2012;6:99-105.1817-741710.4103/1817-7417.111011http://hdl.handle.net/2263/32177In 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 generationsenBusiness Ethics Network of AfricaEthicsMacroethicsResponsibilitySouth AfricaMultinational companies (MNCs)Expanded ethics : developing a macroethical perspective for multinational companies in South AfricaArticle