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A “Matter of Opinion, What Tends to the General Welfare”: Governing the Workplace

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Opinion surveys and popular media suggest that American workers are disillusioned with their employers and bosses. Governance in organizations is becoming a recognized problem. Classical works on governance call for more virtuous leaders, less selfish followers, and closer attention to the common good. These works were rejected as a basis for governing nations in the 18th century. They are unlikely to provide a basis for governing organizations in the 21st century. This article outlines a liberal-democratic approach to governing corporations, applies this approach to debates over shareholder-stakeholder accountabilities, and proposes special accountabilities to employees.

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  • Keeley, Michael, 2000. "A “Matter of Opinion, What Tends to the General Welfare”: Governing the Workplace," Business Ethics Quarterly, Cambridge University Press, vol. 10(1), pages 243-254, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:buetqu:v:10:y:2000:i:01:p:243-254_00
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    1. Michael Schwartz, 2008. "Some Thoughts on Moriarty and Moeller," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 78(1), pages 25-38, March.

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