Ethical Principles and Practices in Africa

In Abel Kinoti Meru & Uchenna Uzo (eds.), Advanced Series in Management, Vol. 20: Indigenous Management Practices in Africa: A Guide For Educators and Practitioners. Emerald Publishing Limited. pp. 205-219 (2018)
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Abstract

The demand for sustainability in business and sound management training is becoming more resonant in a steadily evolving Africa. With a vast expansion of Africa’s socio-economic base, and viable possibilities for technological, social and economic development, the balancing influence of management ethics cannot be overstated. The historical lessons from the Western business world in corporate scandals and financial misdemeanor clearly reveal to the emergent economies and businesses of developing Africa, the weighty costs of unethical business practice. People require that business firms conduct their business responsibly. Developing ethical business practices, therefore, becomes crucial. With Africa’s cultural diversity of peoples, places and values, business practices are strongly influenced by indigenous values and trends. It is important to understand and situate indigenous ethical principles and practices in Africa within the framework of business. This chapter, therefore, aims at critically discussing what Ethics in management means for a developing Africa. We will also discuss the ethical principles, to be seen as a metaphysical unity of values, of ideals, and especially, of character and community. The chapter will then highlight select cases reflecting ethical practices of management in African business, making sure to emphasize the necessity of Business Ethics to corporate sustainability.

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