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ISBEE, formed in 1989, is the first worldwide professional association to focus exclusively on the study of business, economics, and ethics. Its professional orientation involves people not only with academic competencies but also with practical competencies in responsible management positions (such as vice‐presidents and issue managers) and entrepreneurs of medium‐sized and small companies. Individual membership consists of academicians, managers of business firms and of not‐for‐profit organizations, and others who have an interest in business ethics. Organizational membership includes companies and other organizations. ISBEE is strongly international in character with members from around the world. ISBEE developed in response to a felt need to bring together individuals in traditionally distinctive fields – economics, business, law, and philosophy – and different practical areas – human resources, marketing, finance, social and environmental concerns. What characterizes these individuals is their common interest in the ethical dimension of economic, social, and environmental issues that affect domestic and global firms and hence individuals and broader structures as well. The organization offers a global network of persons and organizations and a wide range of professional activities, including quadrennial congresses, proceedings, a newsletter, and a webpage. The mission of ISBEE ... log in or subscribe to read full text