Larry Ruddell wrote a paper of this title at Houston Baptist University. This is just the first paragraph of the abstract.

It’s a vision of business ethics as a positive force around the world. It’s the idea of business ethics as a weapon against the exploitation of the poor.

I’ll be looking for the whole thing. But in any case read this single paragraph. It has power.

As we think about “Bottom‐up Approaches to Global Poverty” we have to look at solutions in a systematic way. Business, Politics and Culture all play roles in helping or hindering the poor in cultures all over the world. A system has to be created to respect all people and create a just environment for law and business. One way the church can contribute in this endeavor is through business ethics delivered on a global scale but in a culturally sensitive way. Business ethics provides a natural way to discuss beliefs because beliefs form the foundation of one’s ethics. Business people can play an important role in business as mission by clearly understanding faith‐based ethical principles, being able to apply ethical principles, and using this natural business‐based application of principles to impact people inside and outside the organization. We could say that business ethics does not support the mission but it IS the mission. So business ethics can and should have a positive influence on global cultures. The goal is to create a business, political, cultural environment where the poor are not exploited, and are treated with respect, dignity and opportunity. Businesses can help through such efforts as: paying fair wages, giving back to the community, communicating openly and honestly with employees, developing skills of workers, and communicating ethics throughout the organization and in the business processes.

James Pilant