A contemplative ethical systems framework: integrating Buddhist ethics into organizational decision-making
International Journal of Ethics and Systems June 15, 2026 Ashish Jamadar, Reena Mehta, Dimple Kaul
Purpose Western business ethics frameworks, such as utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics and stakeholder theory, guide ethical reasoning; however, ethical failures within organizations remain a widespread phenomenon. This study aims to address this gap by integrating Buddhist ethical philosophy, specifically the Eightfold Noble Path, the Four Noble Truths and Vipassana meditation, into...