THE call to put human dignity as one of the primary outcomes of business, management and society grows stronger, especially with the recent declaration "Dignitas Infinita" from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith from the Catholic Church. This serves as a poignant reminder of the intrinsic and inalienable dignity of every human person. As we reflect on this call, we must also consider how our own Filipino cultural values and management practices can contribute to a more humane and dignified approach to business.
The "Dignitas Infinita" declaration emphasizes that human dignity is not contingent upon one's abilities, social status, or circumstances but is inherent in every person by virtue of being created in the image of God. This means that businesses have a moral obligation to treat their employees, customers and stakeholders not merely as means to an end but as ends in themselves, worthy of respect and care.
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