Legal Compliance and Ethical Responsibility in Algerian Organizations: Management Practices, Organizational Culture, and Individual Values
Abstract
This article examines the relationship between legal compliance and ethical responsibility in Algerian organizations. It distinguishes compliance with formal laws and internal regulations from ethical responsibility grounded in individuals’ values and sense of duty toward their work. The discussion considers how both forms of conduct are shaped by management practices, the economic characteristics of the organization, and the cultural backgrounds and values of employees.
The article argues that compliance can weaken in organizational settings where following formal rules is perceived as a sign of weakness or a loss of standing. It also considers how entrenched workplace practices can erode employees’ sense of ethical responsibility. The article concludes that effective management depends on how organizations apply formal rules and how everyday practices shape employees’ understanding of their professional responsibilities.
Keywords — Legal compliance, ethical responsibility, organizational culture, management practices, individual values, Algeria.
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