Ethical Management towards Sustainability in the Era of the 4th Industrial Revolution: A Case Study of Selected Social Enterprises
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- 10.2991/978-94-6239-715-6_13How to use a DOI?
- Keywords
- Ethical Management; Sustainability; 4th Industrial Revolution; Social Enterprises
- Abstract
This research explores how ethical management supports sustainability in the era of the 4th Revolution, focusing on selected social enterprises. As technology advances rapidly, businesses face the challenge of balancing innovation with social and environmental responsibilities. Social enterprises, which prioritize positive societal impact, provide valuable insights into this balance. Using a qualitative approach, the study explores how these organizations integrate ethical practices with technologies like artificial intelligence and data analytics to improve efficiency and sustainability. While these tools offer significant benefits, they also raise concerns about data privacy, ethics, and inclusivity. The proposed findings highlight the importance of ethical leadership in driving sustainable practices, emphasizing that ethical management is not merely a compliance requirement but a catalyst for long-term growth and impact. It also underscores the role of collaboration between policymakers, business leaders, and technology developers in creating frameworks that support ethical innovation. By focusing on the intersection of technology, ethics, and sustainability, this research provides valuable insights for organizations striving to balance innovation with their social and environmental responsibilities, contributing to a more equitable and sustainable future. Highlight the need for leaders to prioritize integrity, transparency, and inclusiveness, showing that ethical management is essential for long-term sustainability. This research offers practical insights for businesses and policy-makers aiming to align technological progress with ethical and sustainable development goals.
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TY - CONF AU - Zaliza Azan AU - Suriza NoorFahmi Hashim PY - 2026 DA - 2026/06/20 TI - Ethical Management towards Sustainability in the Era of the 4th Industrial Revolution: A Case Study of Selected Social Enterprises BT - Proceedings of the International Conference on Cross- Disciplinary Academic Research 2025 - Track 2 Advances in Business & Economics, Social Science, Communications & Media (ICAR-T2 2025) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 180 EP - 186 SN - 2352-5428 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-715-6_13 DO - 10.2991/978-94-6239-715-6_13 ID - Azan2026 ER -