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Etyka cnoty a zarządzanie kulturą organizacyjną w pomocy humanitarnej
Virtue Ethics and Organizational Culture Management in Humanitarian Assistance

Author(s): Adam Płachciak
Subject(s): Business Ethics
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: virtue ethics; humanitarianism; management; values; moral excellence

Summary/Abstract: Aim: The aim of the article is to investigate the validity of virtue ethics to humanitarian organizational culture management. Methodology: The method applied is basically focused on the analyses of the relevant literature. Results: The results of the paper show that a humanitarian virtuous agency conducted by innate moral qualities can employ standards that are far beyond formal code duties or effectiveness. Implications and recommendations: Virtue ethics, by stressing the importance of motivational aspects, has unquestionable implications in analyses around humanitarian organizational culture management. Originality/value: Motivational aspects become fundamental for relief workers, especially in situations where normality means lack of normality.

  • Issue Year: 68/2024
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 131-139
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English
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