The International Society of Business, Economics, and Ethics (ISBEE) was formed in 1989 and is the first worldwide, professional association focusing exclusively on the study of business, economics, and ethics. Its professional orientation involves people with not only academic competencies but [Page 1911]also practical competencies in responsible management positions (e.g., vice presidents and issue managers) and entrepreneurs of medium and small companies. Individual membership consists of academicians, managers of business firms and 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 (e.g., economics, business, law, philosophy, religious studies) and ...