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God and Mammon: The Modern Relationship

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 January 2015

Bradley R. Agle  and
Harry J. Van Buren III
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Abstract:

Lately, the field of business ethics has begun to take an intense interest in the relationship between religion and business ethics. Various books and articles are being produced at an increasing rate using theoretical and qualitative research methods. However, to date, almost no data exist quantifying relationships between religion and business ethics. This paper begins to provide such data by testing the relationships between religious upbringing, religious practice, Christian beliefs, and attitudes toward corporate social responsibility. Analysis of our sample demonstrates that religious practice and Christian beliefs have a weak relationship to attitudes toward corporate social responsibility.

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Business Ethics Quarterly , Volume 9 , Issue 4 , October 1999 , pp. 563 - 582
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Copyright © Society for Business Ethics 1999

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