KNOWLEDGE: Meta-Theory and Intellectual Property

Alan E Singer
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Alan E Singer: University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Chapter 16 in Integrating Ethics with Strategy:Selected Papers of Alan E Singer, 2007, pp 280-311 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: AbstractThis chapter is an adaptation and extension of (i) “Dissolving the digital dilemma: meta-theory and intellectual property,” Human Systems Management 20, pp. 19–33, 2001, by A.E. Singer and J.M. Calton and (ii) “Profit without copyright,” Small Business Economics 16(2), pp. 149–156, 2001 (Special issue on Networks, Internationalisation and Policy), by A. E. Singer, J. Calton and M. Singer. It analyses the contemporary worldwide dissensus and dilemma concerning the nature and enforcement of intellectual property rights, particularly copyrights and software patents, indicating that the debate can be informed by metatheory. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) policy can be depicted as a resultant of narrowly defined interests of stakeholder groups. It can also be described in terms of rational deliberations that span scenarios and strategies, but are informed by social science theories and metatheories. When these are considered together, the case for weaker IPR policy regimes (e.g. much shorter patents) becomes quite compelling. A wider potential for contributions from meta-theory to public policy and business strategy is also indicated.

Keywords: Business Ethics; Strategy; Management Science; Corporate Social Responsibility; Poverty; Health; Decision Making; Corporate Governance; Global Business (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007
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