Understanding Business Ethics
Fourth Edition
Peter A. Stanwick
- Auburn University, USA
Sarah D. Stanwick
- Auburn University, USA
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Understanding Business Ethics, Fourth Edition offers an impactful exploration into the realm of ethics in the global business environment. Authors Peter A. Stanwick and Sarah D. Stanwick integrate four key dimensions to differentiate their work from other ethics textbooks: a global perspective, real-world business cases, comprehensive ethics topics, and a consistent theme linking each chapter. Whether it's uncovering the intricate relations between businesses and their stakeholders, discussing the effects of financial reporting, or exploring the ethical implications of information technology, marketing, human resources, and the natural environment, this textbook equips readers with a robust ethical framework for the business world. Additionally, the timely case studies from diverse industries demonstrate the very real consequences of ethical and unethical decisions.
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Contents
Preface to the Fourth Edition
Preface to the Fourth Edition
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
Chapters and Corresponding Cases Matrix
Chapters and Corresponding Cases Matrix
About the Authors
About the Authors
Part I From Ethical Foundation to Addressing Stakeholder Needs
- Chapter 1 The Foundation of Ethical Thought
- Chapter 2 The Evolving Complexities of Business Ethics
- Chapter 3 Stakeholders and Corporate Social Responsibility
Part II Internal Focus on Ethical Issues
- Chapter 4 Ethics and Financial Reporting
- Chapter 5 Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance
- Chapter 6 Strategic Planning, Corporate Culture, and Corporate Compliance
- Chapter 7 Decision Making and Human Resource Issues
Part III External Focus on Ethical Issues
- Chapter 8 Ethics and the Environment
- Chapter 9 Ethics and Information Technology
- Chapter 10 Marketing and Advertising
- Chapter 11 Ethical Issues in the Developing World
Part IV Developing and Evaluating a Strong Ethical Focus
- Chapter 12 Establishing a Code of Ethics and Ethical Guidelines
- Chapter 13 Evaluating Corporate Ethics
Part V Cases
Part V Cases
End Notes
End Notes
Index
Index
Description
Understanding Business Ethics, Fourth Edition offers an impactful exploration into the realm of ethics in the global business environment. Authors Peter A. Stanwick and Sarah D. Stanwick integrate four key dimensions to differentiate their work from other ethics textbooks: a global perspective, real-world business cases, comprehensive ethics topics, and a consistent theme linking each chapter. Whether it's uncovering the intricate relations between businesses and their stakeholders, discussing the effects of financial reporting, or exploring the ethical implications of information technology, marketing, human resources, and the natural environment, this textbook equips readers with a robust ethical framework for the business world. Additionally, the timely case studies from diverse industries demonstrate the very real consequences of ethical and unethical decisions.
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Contents
Preface to the Fourth Edition
Preface to the Fourth Edition
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
Chapters and Corresponding Cases Matrix
Chapters and Corresponding Cases Matrix
About the Authors
About the Authors
Part I From Ethical Foundation to Addressing Stakeholder Needs
- Chapter 1 The Foundation of Ethical Thought
- Chapter 2 The Evolving Complexities of Business Ethics
- Chapter 3 Stakeholders and Corporate Social Responsibility
Part II Internal Focus on Ethical Issues
- Chapter 4 Ethics and Financial Reporting
- Chapter 5 Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance
- Chapter 6 Strategic Planning, Corporate Culture, and Corporate Compliance
- Chapter 7 Decision Making and Human Resource Issues
Part III External Focus on Ethical Issues
- Chapter 8 Ethics and the Environment
- Chapter 9 Ethics and Information Technology
- Chapter 10 Marketing and Advertising
- Chapter 11 Ethical Issues in the Developing World
Part IV Developing and Evaluating a Strong Ethical Focus
- Chapter 12 Establishing a Code of Ethics and Ethical Guidelines
- Chapter 13 Evaluating Corporate Ethics
Part V Cases
Part V Cases
End Notes
End Notes
Index
Index
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May 2024 | 784 pages | Sage US
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Understanding Business Ethics, Fourth Edition offers an impactful exploration into the realm of ethics in the global business environment. Authors Peter A. Stanwick and Sarah D. Stanwick integrate four key dimensions to differentiate their work from other ethics textbooks: a global perspective, real-world business cases, comprehensive ethics topics, and a consistent theme linking each chapter. Whether it's uncovering the intricate relations between businesses and their stakeholders, discussing the effects of financial reporting, or exploring the ethical implications of information technology, marketing, human resources, and the natural environment, this textbook equips readers with a robust ethical framework for the business world. Additionally, the timely case studies from diverse industries demonstrate the very real consequences of ethical and unethical decisions.
This text is offered in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support.
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This text is offered in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support.
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Table Of Contents:
- Preface to the Fourth Edition
- Acknowledgments
- Chapters and Corresponding Cases Matrix
- About the Authors
- Part I From Ethical Foundation to Addressing Stakeholder Needs
- Chapter 1 The Foundation of Ethical Thought
- Chapter 2 The Evolving Complexities of Business Ethics
- Chapter 3 Stakeholders and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Part II Internal Focus on Ethical Issues
- Chapter 4 Ethics and Financial Reporting
- Chapter 5 Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance
- Chapter 6 Strategic Planning, Corporate Culture, and Corporate Compliance
- Chapter 7 Decision Making and Human Resource Issues
- Part III External Focus on Ethical Issues
- Chapter 8 Ethics and the Environment
- Chapter 9 Ethics and Information Technology
- Chapter 10 Marketing and Advertising
- Chapter 11 Ethical Issues in the Developing World
- Part IV Developing and Evaluating a Strong Ethical Focus
- Chapter 12 Establishing a Code of Ethics and Ethical Guidelines
- Chapter 13 Evaluating Corporate Ethics
- Part V Cases
- End Notes
- Index
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