TTLA: Business ethics in the socialist-oriented market economy in Vietnam

    INFORMATION ABOUT THE DOCTORAL THESIS

1. Full name of the doctoral candidate:Vo Thi Duong                

2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: November 11, 1963

4. Place of birth: Hai Duong

5. Decision No. 1927/QD-SDH dated June 28, 2010, of the Director of Hanoi National University, recognizing the doctoral student.

6. Changes in the training process: Decision on adjusting the thesis title No. 425/QD-SDH dated May 28, 2015, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

7. Thesis title:"Business ethics in the socialist-oriented market economy of Vietnam."

8. Specialization: Dialectical Materialism and Historical Materialism Code: 62.22.80.05

9. Scientific supervisor:Associate Professor.Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Ha

10. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:

- Dissertation:"Business ethics in the socialist-oriented market economy of Vietnam"The research was conducted based on the theoretical foundations of Marxism.

- Lenin, Ho Chi Minh Thought, the Vietnamese Communist Party's views on entrepreneurs, and business ethics.

Based on a systematic analysis of several theoretical issues concerning entrepreneurs, business ethics, and the role of business ethics in the economy in general and in Vietnam's economy in particular, the author analyzes the current state of business ethics in Vietnam's market economy and some of the issues raised. From this, the author proposes several key solutions to improve business ethics in Vietnam today.

11. Practical applications:

The research findings of this thesis can serve as a basis for researchers in developing and improving the current policy system for entrepreneurs. At the same time, the research results can also serve as reference material for research and teaching of subjects such as philosophy and ethics in research and training institutions in the social sciences and humanities, and economics.

12. Future research directions:

In the coming years, the business community, along with their strong ethical character, will play a crucial role in the development of our country's socialist-oriented market economy. Therefore, this thesis...Business ethics in the socialist-oriented market economy of VietnamFurther research is needed from many specific aspects, and more investment is required in subsequent projects, such as:

- Researching the changes in the economy, politics, culture, and society, as well as the factors that have strongly impacted business ethics and ethical standards for entrepreneurs.

- Further research into the impact of the market economy on business ethics is needed to refine and supplement the system of business ethics standards to suit new conditions and circumstances. This will provide policymakers with a specific and objective historical perspective to further enhance the role of business ethics in our country's economy.

- Focus on in-depth research into solutions to improve business ethics in the socialist-oriented market economy in our country..This will contribute to further strengthening and enhancing the role of ethical Vietnamese entrepreneurs today.

13. Scientific works related to the dissertation:

1. Vo Thi Duong (2009), “Thoughts on the virtue of “Righteousness” in Ho Chi Minh Thought and the responsibility of subjects in the socialist-oriented market economy”,Journal of Military Political Theory Education(4), pp. 33-35.

2. Vo Thi Duong, Dinh Cong Son (2011), “Education and cultivation of revolutionary ethics in Ho Chi Minh's thought”,Journal of Military Political Theory Education(3), pp. 43-45.

3. Vo Thi Duong, Dinh Cong Son (2012), “Cultivating revolutionary ethics against individualism according to Ho Chi Minh's viewpoint – a measure to enhance the Party's leadership capacity”,Journal of Military Political Theory Education(3), pp. 35-37.

4. Vo Thi Duong, Nguyen Ngoc Ha (2012), “The relationship between ethics and business”,Philosophy Journal(11), pp. 62 - 67.

5. Vo Thi Duong (2014), “Social responsibility – a requirement of business culture in our country today”,Journal of Military Political Theory Education(3), pp. 94 – 97.

6. Vo Thi Duong (2015), “The relationship between entrepreneurs and consumers from an ethical perspective and orientation for building a team of entrepreneurs in our country today”,Journal of Military Political Theory Education(3), pp. 95 – 97.

7. Vo Thi Duong, Dinh Cong Son (2015), “The issue of building a team of entrepreneurs under the impact of the market economy in our country today”,Journal of Educational Theory(231), pp. 97 – 98.

INFORMATION ON DOCTORAL THESIS

1. Full name: Vo Thi Duong 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: November 11^th, 1963 4. Place of birth: Hai Duong

5. Admission of decision number: 1927/QD-SĐH dated June 28^th, 2010, by President of the Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in academic process: Decision on changing the thesis title, decision number 425/QD-SĐH, date May 28^th, 2015, by Director of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

7. Official thesis title: “Business ethics in the socialist-oriented market economy in Vietnam”

8. Major: Dialectical and Historical Materialism Code: 62.22.80.05

9. Supervisors: Assoc.Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Ha

10. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:

- The Thesis:“Business ethics in the socialist-oriented market economy in Vietnam" is researched on theoretical basis of Marxism – Leninism, Ho Chi Minh Ideology, opinion of Vietnamese Communist Party on entrepreneurs, business ethics.

- On the basis of systemizing some theoretical issues on business ethics in the economics in general and business ethics in Vietnamese economy in particular, the author conducted a situational analysis of business ethics in Vietnamese socialist-oriented market economy and some other issues set forth. Since then, the author presented her opinions and measures to improve business ethics in Vietnam today.

11. Practical applicability:

The research result of the thesis can serve as a basis for the researchers to build and perfect policy system business people today. Simultaneously, the research result of the thesis also makes reference to the research and teaching of such subjects as philosophy, ethics,.. in research and training facilities of social sciences and humanities, economics.

12. Further research directions:

In the coming years, business people with their great ethics will play a crucial role in the development of the socialist-oriented market economy in Vietnam. Thus, the thesisBusiness ethics in the socialist-oriented market economy in Vietnamshould be studied in many specific ways and more invested in the next works, such as:

- Study changes of economy, politics, cultures, society as well as the factors that have a strong impact on business ethics, business ethical standards.

- Continue further examination on the impact of market economy to business ethics, then complete the system of business ethical standards that is appropriate with today's conditions, helping policy makers on specific and objective historical point of view, to further promote the role of business ethics in Vietnamese economy.

- Focus to examine measures to promote business ethics in Vietnamese socialist-oriented market economy today. Thereby, contribute to consolidating and further strengthening the role of ethical business people in Vietnam today.

13. Thesis-related publications

1. Vo Thi Duong (2009), “Thoughts on “Ethics” in Ho Chi Minh Ideology and responsibilities of the subjects in socialist-oriented market economy”,Military Political Theoretical Education Journal(4), pp. 33-35.

2. Vo Thi Duong, Dinh Cong Son (2011), “Education and cultivation of revolutionary ethics in Ho Chi Minh Ideology”,Military Political Theoretical Education Journal(3), pp. 43-45.

3. Vo Thi Duong, Dinh Cong Son (2012), “Cultivation of revolutionary ethics to prevent individualism in accordance with Ho Chi Minh's school of thoughts – a measure to improve leadership of the Communist Party”,Military Political Theoretical Education Journal(3), pp. 35-37.

4. Vo Thi Duong, Nguyen Ngoc Ha (2012), “The relationship between ethics and business”,Philosophy Journal(11), pp. 62-67.

5. Vo Thi Duong (2014), “Social responsibility – a requirement of business ethics in Vietnam today”,Military Political Theoretical Education Journal(3), pp. 94-97.

6. Vo Thi Duong (2015), “The relationship between entrepreneurs and consumers from the viewpoint of ehics and directions to develop entrepreneurs in Vietnam today”,Military Political Theoretical Education Journal(3), pp. 95-97.

7. Vo Thi Duong, Dinh Cong Son (2015), “The issues of developing business people under the influence of market economy in Vietnam today”,Theoretical Education Journal(231), pp. 97-98.