Question 1

How does the study define the value and scope of ethics management?

Accepted Answer

Ethics management is treated as a participative and collaborative process that builds relationships with external stakeholders. It balances structured planning with flexible change and integrates deeply with human resource management processes.

Question 2

What research method does the study use to identify best practices?

Accepted Answer

The study applies a constructivist approach and maps best practices through four focus groups with management professionals in Slovakia. It then uses a rigorous inductive analysis of qualitative data.

Question 3

What does the inventory of best practices include and how many functional subprocesses are outlined?

Accepted Answer

The study presents an inventory of best practices encompassing 70 ethics practices. It outlines nine functional subprocesses that describe key aspects of ethics management’s practical implementation.