LEGAL AND ETHICAL INTERSECTIONS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT: A STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE
LEGAL AND ETHICAL INTERSECTIONS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT: A STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE

Summary/Abstract: In the current context of globalization and accelerated digitalization, organizations are increasingly required to ensure both legal compliance and ethical integrity. The interplay between law and business ethics has become strategically relevant within the framework of project management, where projects face both legal and reputational risks. From the perspective of commercial and civil law, a well-structured project must comply with contractual norms, labor regulations, data protection, and fiscal legislation. On the other hand, business ethics implies accountability to stakeholders and decision-making that is both transparent and fair. Integrating these two dimensions into project practices leads to clear benefits: reduced litigation, stronger stakeholder relationships, and improved project sustainability. For example, in the project planning phase, legal risk analysis should be complemented by ethical evaluations—especially in sensitive industries such as pharmaceuticals, energy, or technology. Law provides the protective framework, while ethics serves as the compass for responsible decision-making. This integrated approach is also increasingly encouraged by international bodies, which recommend the implementation of codes of conduct, ethics committees, and compliance audits in strategic project environments.

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