Ethical Issues in Business: A Philosophical Approach 8th Edition

begins by introducing college students/readers to ethical reasoning. A group of readings and cases from each philosophical literature and business articles apply moral theory to real-life business situations.

Well-recognized scandals involving firms like Enron, WorldCom, Tyco, Merrill Lynch, and Parmalat have elevated public consciousness of business ethics, underscored its importance, and ushered in a brand new period of elevated company regulation and governance. Now, greater than ever, a scholar planning on getting into the business world, and anyone working for an organization, investing in stock, or even interacting with businesses will profit from a basic understanding of business ethics.

A clearly-written introduction to moral reasoning explains classical moral theories to students. This provides students new to the self-discipline with a strong basis in ethics. Classical and up to date alternatives current students with readings from one of the best-recognized thinkers in philosophy and ethical principle in addition to commentaries by business practitioners.

Effectively-known case research in business ethics on accounting, finance, marketing, and the setting illustrate real-life situations and selections faced by managers and corporations. Up to date and revised content material throughout reflects dramatic changes that the field has undergone, including current, news-worthy events.

Book Details

Paperback: 640 pages
Publisher: Pearson; 8 edition (June 21, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0131846191
ISBN-13: 978-0131846197

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