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For-Profit Education: The Sleep of Ethical Reason
Journal of Business Ethics
  • Samuel M. Natale, University of Oxford
  • Anthony F. Libertella, Adelphia University
  • Caroline J. Doran, Saint Mary's College of California
SMC Author
Caroline Doran
Status
Faculty
School
School of Economics and Business Administration
Department
Organizations and Responsible Business
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2015
Description/Abstract

This article argues the philosophical concerns and foundational challenges raised by a for-profit model of education. The for-profit model is governed by a business paradigm, without reference to the context in which it is found. The authors explore primary ethical questions and challenges presented by this model. As such, they present potential solutions to the growing problem in higher education as a corporate entity. The authors introduce a potential model for analysis of the issues and suggest an interventional technique with concrete directions for change. Universities are on the threshold of a transformation which can no longer be isolated from wider society. This environment awakened the critical task of blending corporate success with educational integrity.

Keywords
  • Ethical rationale,
  • Ethics,
  • For-profit education,
  • Higher education,
  • Online education,
  • Outcome-based assessment
Scholarly
Yes
Peer Reviewed
1
DOI
10.1007/s10551-013-1938-1
Disciplines
Original Citation

Natale, Samuel M., Libertella, Anthony F., Doran, Caroline J., "For-Profit Education: The Sleep of Ethical Reason.” Journal of Business Ethics 126.3, 415-421. (February 2015). Doi:10.1007/s10551-013-1938-1

Citation Information
Samuel M. Natale, Anthony F. Libertella and Caroline J. Doran. "For-Profit Education: The Sleep of Ethical Reason" Journal of Business Ethics Vol. 126 Iss. 3 (2015) p. 415 - 421
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/caroline-doran/7/