Publication Date

Winter 12-2-2024

Journal

International Journal of Ethics and Systems

Department

Analytics & Operations Management

Comments

Received 15 July 2024 Revised 22 September 2024 31October 2024 Accepted 13November 2024
article abstract (see below):
This paper investigates the ethical challenges within same-day delivery (SDD) operations in the gig economy, focusing on promoting fairness and justice for independent contractors by applying Rawlsian justice principles.
Adopting a philosophical and theoretical methodology, we synthesize insights from business ethics, corporate governance, and Rawlsian ethical theories. This study critically examines the application of these theories within SDD business models through a comparative analysis of seminal and contemporary ethical discussions. Importantly, we reverse the traditional Antecedents, Decisions, and Outcomes framework to start with outcomes, offering a novel methodological execution that enhances the study's approach to ethical research.
Our analysis identifies pronounced ethical deficiencies in treating SDD contractors, emphasizing the need for systemic reforms. The study proposes a series of hypotheses to rectify these issues, including recommendations for enhancing algorithmic transparency, ensuring equitable compensation, and fortifying worker protections. These proposed changes advocate for restructuring corporate policies to foster a fairer SDD business environment.
By interweaving Rawlsian ethical principles with practical corporate responsibilities specific to the gig economy, this paper enriches the discourse on business ethics. It introduces a novel framework for analyzing the ethical treatment of gig workers, proposing actionable strategies that bridge theoretical ethics with real-world applications. This approach advances academic understanding and guides industry practices toward more ethical and sustainable models.

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DOI

10.1108/IJOES-07-2024-0208

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