Description
Book SynopsisMoral pragmatism has been largely ignored in Business Ethics, despite its natural attraction and the fact that it is prominent in philosophy and socio-economic theories. The main premise of the book is that the complexity of today's business world does not permit a grand ethical theory, notwithstanding the different attempts made by scientists. Moral pragmatism is the go-to' approach where the ethical decision-making of managers varies dependent on different circumstances but it always integrates moral considerations. Ethical decision-making is no longer based simply on known rules, but entails the constant dynamic interaction of circumstances, the development of new rules, managers' past experiences, their knowledge concerning ethics, and skills of moral reasoning.
This book interweaves the postmodern approach to management studies and, based on its innovative research, reintroduces moral pragmatism in Business Ethics. The combination of decision-making theories, philosophy a
Table of Contents
Introduction Part I: The Philosopher's View 1 Postmodern Ethical Theories 2 The Case for Moral Pluralism and Moral Pragmatism in Ethical Decision-Making 3 Theories of Business Ethics and Ethical Decision-Making: Utility, Duty and Virtues in the Business World 4. Decision-Making Theories: From Philosophy to Neuroscience Part II: The Sociologist’s View 5. Sociological View of Ethical Decision-Making Part III: The Manager’s View 6. The Manager’s View: Best Practices for Ethical Decision-Making A Final Word
