Description
Book SynopsisBusiness Ethics: An Ethical Decision-Making Approach presents a practical decision-making framework to aid in the identification, understanding, and resolution of complex ethical dilemmas in the workplace.
- Focuses exclusively on three basic aspects of ethical decision making and behaviorhow it actually takes place, how it should take place, and how it can be improved
- Uses real-life examples of moral temptations and personal ethical dilemmas faced by employees and managers
- Discusses the biases, psychological tendencies, moral rationalizations, and impact of self-interest as impediments to proper ethical decision making
- Includes relevant examples of ethical misconduct and scandals appearing in the news media
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix
Introduction to Ethical Decision Making 1
Part One Descriptive Theory 21
1 What Determines Ethical Behavior? 23
2 The Ethical Decision-Making Process 59
3 Impediments to Proper Ethical Decision Making 93
Part Two Normative Framework 127
4 Distinguishing Right from Wrong 129
5 The Decision to Report Misconduct 159
Part Three Practical Application 189
6 Developing and Sustaining an Ethical Corporate Culture 191
7 What Would You Do? Common Workplace Dilemmas 231
Conclusion: Navigating the Moral High Road 259
Appendix A: Factors Affecting Moral Character 271
Appendix B: Descriptive Ethical Decision-Making Models 277
Appendix C: Normative Ethical Decision-Making Models 287
Appendix D: Business Ethics in Hollywood Movies 293
Index 299
