TY - JOUR
T1 - Is corporate ethical practice changing? Evidence from Sri-Lanka
AU - Batten, Jonathan A.
AU - George, Ranjan M J
AU - Hettihewa, Samanthala
PY - 2007/1
Y1 - 2007/1
N2 - This study undertakes a longitudinal analysis of the ethical management practices of Sri Lankan companies by comparing the results from a survey conducted in 2003. During this period regulatory developments have taken place within Sri Lanka and internationally aimed at improving the level of corporate governance. Based upon this survey data we conclude that progress has been made in ensuring that ethical management practices are more homogenous and standard practice across companies. Internationalized companies remain the ones that are more aware of the environmental consequences of their actions, although few companies, unfortunately, recognize this as an issue of concern.
AB - This study undertakes a longitudinal analysis of the ethical management practices of Sri Lankan companies by comparing the results from a survey conducted in 2003. During this period regulatory developments have taken place within Sri Lanka and internationally aimed at improving the level of corporate governance. Based upon this survey data we conclude that progress has been made in ensuring that ethical management practices are more homogenous and standard practice across companies. Internationalized companies remain the ones that are more aware of the environmental consequences of their actions, although few companies, unfortunately, recognize this as an issue of concern.
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U2 - 10.1080/13602380601010532
DO - 10.1080/13602380601010532
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:34347215122
SN - 1360-2381
VL - 13
SP - 59
EP - 78
JO - Asia Pacific Business Review
JF - Asia Pacific Business Review
IS - 1
ER -