Causes of economic crime and the impact of values : business ethics as a crime prevention measure / Prof. Dr. Kai-D. Bussmann (Martin-Luther-University, Faculty of Law)

Abstract

This contribution outlines the causes of economic crime and focuses particularly on comparing the meanings of social control, the culture of business (e.g. fairness and trust, corporate identity) and the effect of social values. It suggests a system of business ethics for reducing crime risks in companies and concludes by describing the decisive criteria and the specific steps necessary for its implementation.