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Linguistic Challenges and Ethical Practices in Business Law: An Argumentative Approach

Zahra Sadat Roozafzai*, Tooraj Dalaki**

* ACECR Institute of Higher Education, Isfahan, Iran.

** Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.

Periodicity:May - August'2025

Abstract

This research article presents an argumentative discourse on the complex interplay between linguistic challenges and ethical practices in business law. Drawing from recent research, case studies, and legal theory, it explores the influence of language barriers and communication challenges on the ethical decision-making process within multinational corporations, cross-border transactions, and international dispute resolution. By examining the impacts of these challenges, the article emphasizes the significance of implementing effective strategies and policies that bridge linguistic gaps and promote a culture of ethical practices in business law. The argument unfolds in three primary sections: Linguistic Challenges in Business Law, The Nexus of Language and Ethical Decision-Making, and Strategies and Recommendations. The article concludes with an emphasis on the pressing need for legal practitioners, policymakers, and scholars to prioritize the development of effective linguistic strategies and the promotion of ethical practices in business law, ensuring that language barriers do not impede the pursuit of justice and fairness in the globalized business landscape.

Keywords

Linguistic Challenges, Business Law, Ethical Practices, Legal Communication.

How to Cite this Article?

Roozafzai, Z. S., and Dalaki, T. (2025). Linguistic Challenges and Ethical Practices in Business Law: An Argumentative Approach. i-manager’s Journal on Economics & Commerce, 5(2), 36-50.

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