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Drucker and Friedman's contrasting approaches to business ethics

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Machan and Chesher's libertarian business ethics on insider trading and environmental protection

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Business ethics and corporate citizenship at Southwest Airlines

How Southwest Airlines handle the various crises? How can one single company enjoy so much success in its chosen field of operations?

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