Description
Book SynopsisUnderstanding the interrelationship of business, society and government is vital to working at any level in an organization of any size. This text develops strategic management skills using an applied ethics approach, primarily through a case study analysis pedagogy, to develop and implement ethical strategies in today's high-tech global community.
The authors crystallize the complex array of issues that business leaders, managers, and employees face in market and nonmarket environments, from balancing stakeholder interests and dealing with government regulations to managing crises and making socially responsible and ethical decisions. Technical concepts come to life through a variety of cases and case questions, thought-provoking personal and professional applications, ethical dilemmas, and practical exercises. Furthermore, an appendix offers approaches to case analysis and includes a case analysis table that serves as a model for students and professors. Thoroughly revised a
Table of Contents
Part 1: The Interrelationship of Business, Society and Government
1. The Business, Society and Government Ethical Interrelationship Stakeholder Environment,
Part 2: Business
2. Strategic Stakeholder and Ethical Public Affairs, Issues, and Crisis Management,
3. Employees, Stockholders, and Corporate Governance,
4. Corporate Social Responsibility, Citizenship, and Diversity,
Part 3: Society
5. Business Ethics,
6. Community, Consumerism, and the Media,
7. Strategies of Societal and Business Interest Groups,
Part 4: Government
8. Lawmaking and Political Strategies,
9. Law Enforcing and Regulatory Strategies,
10. Law Interpreting, Antitrust, and Judiciary Strategies,
Part 5: International BSG
11. The Global Environment
