v13n3: Scholz, Seele, and Beschorner on Corporate Responsibility During War
Posted: May 29, 2026 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a comment
“The Responsibility of Foreign Companies in Aggressor States in Times of Decreasing Democratic Governance and Wars,” by Markus Scholz, Peter Seele, and Thomas Beschorner
A COMMENTARY ON Brühl, R. (2024), “Should They Go, or May They Stay: Companies in Aggressor State,” Journal of Business Ethics 197(2): 271-288 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-024-05790-0
Abstract: This Commentary responds to Brühl’s (2024) criticism of corporate exit demands amid the Russia–Ukraine war, arguing that he misrepresents opposing views, neglects normative theory, and reverts to a Friedmanian logic, ignoring companies’ broader political and ethical responsibilities.
To download the full PDF, click here: Scholz, Seele, and Beschorner on Brühl.
NOTE: The Editorial Team is sad to note that Rolf Brühl passed away during the editorial process. We believe this commentary on his work continues to be of value, and we regret that we will be unable to invite his response as per our usual practice.
Markus Scholz is Professor of Business Administration, in particular Responsible Management, at the TUD Dresden University of Technology. Peter Seele is a professor of Business Ethics at USI Lugano, Switzerland. Thomas Beschorner is Professor of Business Ethics and Director of the Institute of Business Ethics at the University of St.Gallen, Switzerland.
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