Annales. Etyka w życiu gospodarczym 2017, vol. 20 nr 8Annales. Etics in Economic Life, vol. 20 No.8http://hdl.handle.net/11089/269392024-03-28T14:28:43Z2024-03-28T14:28:43ZEthical model of lobbying: An analysis of the codes regulating lobbying activityLewicka-Strzałecka, Annahttp://hdl.handle.net/11089/269712019-03-21T02:16:42Z2017-01-01T00:00:00ZEthical model of lobbying: An analysis of the codes regulating lobbying activity
Lewicka-Strzałecka, Anna
Self-regulation initiatives are undertaken by many lobbying circles in various countries. The key element of those initiatives are codes of ethics including a postulated model of lobbying activities, a specific pattern of ethical standards of lobbying. The aim of the article is a reconstruction of this pattern on the basis of the analysis of eight codes representing American, Polish, British, European and German lobbying. The analysis leads to the following conclusions. An axiological base of the lobbyist profession is created by such values as honesty, reliability, integrity, trust, professionalism, civic responsibility, openness, transparency, loyalty, respect, courtesy. Norms included in the codes are concentrated on the following issues: legality, transparency of actions, care of reputation and dignity of the profession, avoiding corruption, conflict of interest, customer relationship, duties toward society, public relations. A weak element of lobbying self-regulation is a system of norm execution.
2017-01-01T00:00:00ZEntrepreneurship of Poles in the light of changes in value systemsGruszewska, Ewahttp://hdl.handle.net/11089/269732019-03-21T02:16:36Z2017-01-01T00:00:00ZEntrepreneurship of Poles in the light of changes in value systems
Gruszewska, Ewa
Poland’s transformation is occurring in individuals’ attitudes and behaviour. Several years ago, the entrepreneur was associated in Poland with corruption and borderline legal activities. Today, many entrepreneurs are looked upon as positive role models. Social acceptance of entrepreneurial attitudes in Poland is growing. Increased susceptibility to entrepreneurial behaviour in society will increase the rate at which new businesses are established, enhancing market dynamics and accelerating innovative changes. In Poland, however, entrepreneurs are not seen as a positive example, unlike in the United States. Willingness to take risks, selfexpression and independence are not met with social acceptance, especially if rewarded with high incomes. The research undertaken by the author is aimed at analysing the essence of entrepreneurial attitudes and changes in the social acceptance of entrepreneurial behaviour.
2017-01-01T00:00:00ZIntricacies of modern consumption: Consumerism vs. deconsumptionBylok, Felicjanhttp://hdl.handle.net/11089/269702019-03-21T02:16:36Z2017-01-01T00:00:00ZIntricacies of modern consumption: Consumerism vs. deconsumption
Bylok, Felicjan
The subject of considerations in the paper is a reflection on modern consumption. The author, in search of an answer to the question what main orientations determine consumer behaviour in the market, formulates the hypothesis that deconsumption may become a permanent trend in the development of modern consumption. In order to verify this hypothesis, consumerism along with its main styles and deconsumption as a response to excessive consumption are analysed. The author presents forms of deconsumption, i.e. sustainable consumption, green consumerism, ethical consumption, anti-consumption and consumer movements promoting such forms of consumption. In the conclusions, he points to the development potential of deconsumption manifested in a growing number of consumers who are changing their consumption habits into more socially and environmentally friendly ones.
2017-01-01T00:00:00ZLobbying in Polish law and practiceKubiak, Annahttp://hdl.handle.net/11089/269722019-03-21T02:16:40Z2017-01-01T00:00:00ZLobbying in Polish law and practice
Kubiak, Anna
This article presents both the legal regulations concerning lobbying in Poland and an evaluation of lobbying practices. It refers to the results of the sociological research conducted among the members of the Polish Parliament, professional lobbyists and journalists who cover parliamentary issues. The research was conducted in cooperation with the Stefan Batory Foundation’s Anti-Corruption Programme from May to July 2008.
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