Globalization and Moral Responsibility of Management

Abstract

The article substantiates the thesis that corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a concept which combines and complements various aspects instrumental to mutual development of business and society. The CSR ideology manifests itself in shaping a new conception of «value», participation of business in social programs, including continuous cooperation with governments and non-government organizations, as well as such new strategic directions as responsible investing. The authors consider two approaches to business morality and organizational decision-making (an end in itself vs. utility). The studied changes in the nature of capitalism in the late 20th century, which occurred under the influence of globalization processes, make it necessary to re-assess its nature from the standpoint of the so-called «tectonic economics». The authors offer substantiation for the idea that the problems of ethics and morality in organizational behavior will actualize in response to development of the theory and practice of economics and management. The study shows that management of political and business organizations bears triple responsibility towards the society: management (administrative), social, and moral responsibility.