Contemporary Business Ethics: Challenges, Frameworks, and Applications in the Modern Global Economy

Rona Maulidia Bakhita; Nurhaeni Sikki; Fauziah Fauziah; Nadia Pramudani; Agustini Agustini

doi:10.31004/riggs.v4i3.2214

Authors

Rona Maulidia Bakhita Universitas Sangga Buana
Nurhaeni Sikki Universitas Sangga Buana
Fauziah Fauziah Universitas Sangga Buana
Nadia Pramudani Universitas Sangga Buana
Agustini Agustini Universitas Sangga Buana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31004/riggs.v4i3.2214

Keywords:

Business Ethics, Corporate Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility, Ethical Leadership, Sustainability, Stakeholder Theory

Abstract

The rapid evolution of global commerce, digitalization, and socio-political changes have fundamentally reshaped the landscape of business ethics in the 21st century. Contemporary business ethics goes beyond traditional notions of compliance and corporate responsibility, incorporating new considerations such as sustainability, diversity, data privacy, artificial intelligence governance, and stakeholder engagement. This paper critically examines the major dimensions of contemporary business ethics, analyzes emerging ethical challenges in global markets, reviews theoretical frameworks guiding ethical decision-making, and presents practical applications for organizations aiming to embed ethics into their strategic operations. Through an integrative literature review and case analysis, the study demonstrates that ethical leadership, transparency, and stakeholder inclusivity are critical for achieving long-term corporate resilience and social legitimacy.

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