Description
Book SynopsisBusiness Ethics introduces students to ethical issues and decision-making in a variety of contemporary contexts. It develops an awareness of the many ways in which ethical considerations can manifest in commercial domains, thereby helping prepare students for their professional careers. Business Ethics shows how theory works in practice. It includes hundreds of real-world examples that will help engage students. Examples draw on recent and emerging concerns, such as the moral implications of social media and the enforcement of codes of behaviour within industries. The book also addresses corporate social responsibility, stakeholder management and sustainability, reflecting the broad scope of business ethics today. Comprehensive online resources are available at www.cambridge.edu.au/academic/businessethics. Student resources include additional review questions and case studies, with answer guides, to help students reinforce learning and prepare for assessment tasks. Instructor resources
Table of ContentsPart I. Business Ethics Overview: 1. Introduction to business ethics; 2. Ethical terminology; Part II. Business Ethical Issues: 3. Ethical issues in information technology; 4. Ethical issues in human resource management; 5. Ethical issues in marketing; 6. Ethical issues in accounting and finance; 7. Ethical issues in financial entities; 8. Ethical issues in entrepreneurship and small business; 9. Ethical issues in international business; Part III. Business Ethical Theory and Analysis: 10. Ethical theory; 11. Ethical decision-making; Part IV. Personal Ethical Decision-Making: 12. Ethics in organisations.
