Ethical Decision Making For Business
9th Edition
Published on 1. February 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
560 pages
978-1-111-82661-1 (ISBN)
Description
With a vibrant four-color design, the market-leading "Ethical Decision Making For Business: A Managerial Approach, 9/e, International Edition" delivers an accessible, applied text that thoroughly covers the complex environment in which managers confront ethical decision making. Using a proven managerial framework, the authors address the overall concepts, processes, and best practices associated with successful business ethics programs - helping students see how ethics can be integrated into key strategic business decisions. The new edition has been completely revised and updated to include coverage of new legislation affecting business ethics, the most up-to-date examples, and the best practices of high-profile organizations. It also includes 20 original cases that are either new or updated. Packed with cases, exercises, simulations, and practice tests, "Ethical Decision Making For Business: A Managerial Approach, 9/e, International Edition" gives students an abundance of opportunities to master text material through hands-on application.
Reviews / Votes
PART 1 FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS ETHICS. 1. Business Ethics in a Global Economy. 2. Social Responsibility. Case 1. Monsanto Attempts to Balance Stakeholder Interests. Case 2. Starbucks' Mission: Social Responsibility and Brand Strength. Case 3. Enron: Questionable Accounting Leads to Collapse. Case 4. Arthur Anderson: Questionable Accounting Practices. PART 2 ETHICAL CHALLENGES AND PUBLIC POLICY RESPONSES. 3. Managing Ethical Business Concerns. 4. Responding to Compliance and Social Responsibility Opportunities. Case 5. Coping with Financial and Ethical Risks at American International Group (AIG). Case 6. The Coca-Cola Company Struggles with Ethical Crises. Case 7. BP (Beyond Petroleum) Focuses on Sustainability. Case 8. Home Depot Implements Stakeholder Orientation. Case 9. The Ethical and Financial Risks of Derivatives. PART 3 UNDERSTANDING ETHICAL DECISION MAKING IN ORGANIZATIONS. 5. Understanding and Supporting Ethical Conduct in the Organization. 6. Philosophical Understanding of Ethical Decision Making. 7. Organizational Dimensions of Ethical Decision Making. Case 10. The American Red Cross. Case 11. Countrywide Financial: The Subprime Meltdown. Case 12. Firestone: A Reputation Blowout. Case 13. Tyco International: Leadership Crisis. Case 14. Exxon Valdez. PART 4 IMPLEMENTATION, AUDITING AND GLOBAL ETHICS PROGRAMS. 8. Organizational Approaches to Managing Ethical Decision Making. 9. Implementing and Evaluating Ethics Program Effectiveness. 10. Global Dimensions of Ethical Decision Making. Case 15. Wal-Mart: The Future is Sustainability. Case 16. Nike: Managing Ethical Missteps--Sweatshops to Leadership in Employment Practices. Case 17. Mattel Responds to Ethical Challenges. Case 18. PETCO Develops Successful Stakeholder Relations. Appendix Sustainability in a Global Environment.More details
Edition
International ed of 9th revised ed
Language
English
Place of publication
Florence
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
col. Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-111-82661-1 (9781111826611)
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Content
PART 1 FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS ETHICS. 1. Business Ethics in a Global Economy. 2. Social Responsibility. Case 1. Monsanto Attempts to Balance Stakeholder Interests. Case 2. Starbucks' Mission: Social Responsibility and Brand Strength. Case 3. Enron: Questionable Accounting Leads to Collapse. Case 4. Arthur Anderson: Questionable Accounting Practices. PART 2 ETHICAL CHALLENGES AND PUBLIC POLICY RESPONSES. 3. Managing Ethical Business Concerns. 4. Responding to Compliance and Social Responsibility Opportunities. Case 5. Coping with Financial and Ethical Risks at American International Group (AIG). Case 6. The Coca-Cola Company Struggles with Ethical Crises. Case 7. BP (Beyond Petroleum) Focuses on Sustainability. Case 8. Home Depot Implements Stakeholder Orientation. Case 9. The Ethical and Financial Risks of Derivatives. PART 3 UNDERSTANDING ETHICAL DECISION MAKING IN ORGANIZATIONS. 5. Understanding and Supporting Ethical Conduct in the Organization. 6. Philosophical Understanding of Ethical Decision Making. 7. Organizational Dimensions of Ethical Decision Making. Case 10. The American Red Cross. Case 11. Countrywide Financial: The Subprime Meltdown. Case 12. Firestone: A Reputation Blowout. Case 13. Tyco International: Leadership Crisis. Case 14. Exxon Valdez. PART 4 IMPLEMENTATION, AUDITING AND GLOBAL ETHICS PROGRAMS. 8. Organizational Approaches to Managing Ethical Decision Making. 9. Implementing and Evaluating Ethics Program Effectiveness. 10. Global Dimensions of Ethical Decision Making. Case 15. Wal-Mart: The Future is Sustainability. Case 16. Nike: Managing Ethical Missteps--Sweatshops to Leadership in Employment Practices. Case 17. Mattel Responds to Ethical Challenges. Case 18. PETCO Develops Successful Stakeholder Relations. Appendix Sustainability in a Global Environment.