Purpose This paper aims to generalize emic studies of culture and thus provide indigenous
view nuanced particularly for emerging markets. Design/methodology/approach The authors …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the role of Wasta, a culturally based system
of social networks of exchange among in-group members in the Arab world, as exemplified …

The use of corporate social responsibility (CSR) concepts and practices including voluntary
codes of conduct in China has grown considerably over the past decade, providing an …

The purpose of the paper is to assess the dynamic and paradoxical nature of Chinese
culture and Confucian virtues; particularly, how deeply rooted they are in the culture and …

This paper examines the role of family ties in private firms in China. Drawing on social
capital theory, we argue that family ties can be valuable assets for running businesses, and …

The study of ancient wisdom has recently become a subject of growing interest. During the
past decade we have witnessed an increase in the amount of literature on applying ancient …

This paper explores the dimension of business ethics from ancient Indian times and its
contemporary relevance for business leadership. In the Indian context, during the past one …

This study explores tactics that violate standards of truth-telling in the Eastern context using
the quantitative approach. Based on data collected from 173 respondents, the findings …

Purpose–This paper aims to present the evolution of Chinese business ethics and CSR
policy. China currently has business ethics and corporate social responsibility (CSR) …

We argue that, apart from ethics derived from Judeo-Christian traditions, Chinese
philosophy–notably Confucianism–can also be a repository of ethical considerations that …