Providing a vibrant new four-color design, market-leading ETHICAL DECISION MAKING FOR BUSINESS, 8e, International Edition, thoroughly covers the complex environment in which managers confront ethical decision making. Using a proven managerial framework, this accessible, applied text addresses the overall concepts, processes, and best practices associated with successful business ethics programs -helping readers see how ethics can be integrated into key strategic business decisions. Thoroughly revised, the new eighth edition incorporates comprehensive and rigorous updates that reflect the recent economic crisis and the ever-increasing academic and governmental attention being given to this area. It also includes nine all-new case studies, while other cases have been completely updated. INDICE: Part One: AN OVERVIEW OF BUSINESS ETHICS. 1. The Importance of Business Ethics. 2. Stakeholder Relationships, Social Responsibility, and Corporate Governance. Part Two: ETHICAL ISSUES AND THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF BUSINESS ETHICS. 3. Emerging Business Ethics Issues. 4. The Institutionalization of Business Ethics. Part Three: THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS. 5. Ethical Decision Making and Ethical Leadership. 6. Individual Factors: Moral Philosophies and Values. 7. Organizational Factors: The Role of Ethical Culture and Relationships. Part Four: IMPLEMENTING BUSINESS ETHICS IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY. 8. Developing an Effective Ethics Program. 9. Implementing and Auditing Ethics Programs. 10.Business Ethics in a Global Economy. Cases. 1. Monsanto Attempts to Balance Stakeholder Interests. 2. Wal-Mart: The Future is Sustainability. 3. The American Red Cross. 4. Countrywide Financial: The Subprime Meltdown. 5. Arthur Andersen: Questionable Accounting Practices. 6. Coping with Financial and Ethical Risks at American International Group (AIG). 7. Starbucks' Mission: Social Responsibility and Brand Strength. 8. The Fraud of the Century: The Case of Bernard Madoff. 9. Nike: From Sweatshops to Leadership in Employment Practices. 10. The Banking Industry Meltdown: The Ethical And Financial Risks Of Derivatives.11. The Coca-Cola Company Struggles with Ethical Crises. 12. Enron: Questionable Accounting Leads to Collapse. 13. BP (Beyond Petroleum) Focuses on Sustainability. 14. Tyco International: Leadership Crisis. 15. Mattel Responds to Ethical Challenges. 16. PETCO Develops Successful Stakeholder Relationships. 17. Home Depot Implements Stakeholder Orientation. 18. New Belgium Brewing: Ethical and Environmental Responsibility.
- ISBN: 978-0-538-45128-4
- Editorial: South Western College
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 544
- Fecha Publicación: 15/07/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés