
Business Ethics in Practice
Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 1. March 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-84398-272-2 (ISBN)
Description
Business Ethics in Practice
is essential reading for all undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students looking to ensure they act responsibly and make the right decisions when faced with ethical dilemmas. Covering the impact of character and culture on managing ethics, leadership, governance and social responsibility, this book goes beyond ethical theory to show ethical considerations and challenges in practice.
With examples from both small businesses and large multinational corporates such as Google, BP and Nestle,
Business Ethics in Practice
shows how ethics must be considered by everyone in every sector, in a business of any size. With coverage of ethics in relation to staff, consumers, the supply chain, competitors and the environment, this book will ensure that students can think ethically and make effective ethical decisions. Supported by online resources including powerpoint slides and a guide for lecturers as well as practical tips for students, this book will help anyone studying business ethics in both their professional and personal development.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
925 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84398-272-2 (9781843982722)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

Simon Robinson | Paul Dowson
Business Ethics in Practice
E-Book
03/2012
1st Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€67.99
Available for download
Persons
Author
Simon Robinson is Professor of Applied & Professional Ethics at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK
ISNI: 0000 0001 1474 4180
ISNI: 0000 0001 1474 4180
Paul Dowson is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Applied Global Ethics at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK.
Content
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- Chapter - 01: 'Are We Still the Good Guys?' - Introducing Ethics in Business;
- Chapter - 02: Normative Ethical Theory;
- Chapter - 03: Ethical Decision Making;
- Chapter - 04: Whose Responsibility? The Ethical Environment;
- Chapter - 05: Leadership and Governance;
- Chapter - 06: Character, Culture, and Code: Managing Ethics;
- Chapter - 07: The Workplace of the 21st Century;
- Chapter - 08: Business, Management and Professions;
- Chapter - 09: Consumers;
- Chapter - 10: Supply Chain and Competition;
- Chapter - 11: Social Responsibility;
- Chapter - 12: Business and Government;
- Chapter - 13: Global Ethics;
- Chapter - 14: Environmental Sustainability