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Virtuous Organizations in the Age of AI: Relational Goods and Human Flourishing

Giarmoleo, Francesco V. orcid logoORCID: 0009-0005-6139-0481, García-Ruiz, Pablo orcid logoORCID: 0000-0001-8814-9106, Rocchi, Marta orcid logoORCID: 0000-0003-4668-7445 and Ferrero, Ignacio orcid logoORCID: 0000-0001-5869-8366 (2026) Virtuous Organizations in the Age of AI: Relational Goods and Human Flourishing. Business Ethics, the Environment & Responsibility . ISSN 2694-6424

Abstract
The integration of AI-based systems in everyday work has given rise to augmented organizations, transforming traditional work paradigms and prompting new research questions concerning augmented work processes and their related ethical issues. Drawing upon the practice-institution framework proposed by Alasdair MacIntyre, integrated with Donati's concept of relational goods, this article examines whether and how augmented organizations can be virtuous. This article spans the macro, meso, and micro levels, shedding light on the crucial role of practical wisdom in balancing effectiveness and relational goods. The findings underscore the significance of practical wisdom across diverse organizational settings, with care-related professions serving as exemplars. We focus on carebots and hospitals, exploring the relational dimension in nursing and medical practices. We chose this sector for its ethical relevance, technological involvement, and its human-centric nature, combining expertise and technological advancements for the common good. Additionally, the article encourages further investigation of the interplay between AI and human moral development within augmented organizations.
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Item Type:Article (Published)
Refereed:Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:Virtuous organizations, AI, virtue ethics, relational goods, chatbot, practical wisdom
Subjects:Business > Business ethics
Computer Science > Artificial intelligence
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > DCU Business School
Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Official URL:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/beer.7...
Copyright Information:Authors
ID Code:32549
Deposited On:01 May 2026 09:49 by Marta Rocchi . Last Modified 01 May 2026 09:49
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