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Understanding Business Ethics
Fourth Edition
- Peter A. Stanwick - Auburn University, USA
- Sarah D. Stanwick - Auburn University, USA
August 2024 | 664 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Understanding Business Ethics, Fourth Edition offers an impactful exploration into the realm of ethics in the global business environment. Authors Peter A. Stanwick and Sarah D. Stanwick integrate four key dimensions to differentiate their work from other ethics textbooks: a global perspective, real-world business cases, comprehensive ethics topics, and a consistent theme linking each chapter.
Whether it's uncovering the intricate relations between businesses and their stakeholders, discussing the effects of financial reporting, or exploring the ethical implications of information technology, marketing, human resources, and the natural environment, this textbook equips readers with a robust ethical framework for the business world. Additionally, the timely case studies from diverse industries demonstrate the very real consequences of ethical and unethical decisions.
This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package.
Whether it's uncovering the intricate relations between businesses and their stakeholders, discussing the effects of financial reporting, or exploring the ethical implications of information technology, marketing, human resources, and the natural environment, this textbook equips readers with a robust ethical framework for the business world. Additionally, the timely case studies from diverse industries demonstrate the very real consequences of ethical and unethical decisions.
This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package.
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Preface to the Fourth Edition
Acknowledgments
Chapters and Corresponding Cases Matrix
About the Authors
Part I From Ethical Foundation to Addressing Stakeholder Needs
Chapter 1 The Foundation of Ethical Thought
Chapter 2 The Evolving Complexities of Business Ethics
Chapter 3 Stakeholders and Corporate Social Responsibility
Part II Internal Focus on Ethical Issues
Chapter 4 Ethics and Financial Reporting
Chapter 5 Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance
Chapter 6 Strategic Planning, Corporate Culture, and Corporate Compliance
Chapter 7 Decision Making and Human Resource Issues
Part III External Focus on Ethical Issues
Chapter 8 Ethics and the Environment
Chapter 9 Ethics and Information Technology
Chapter 10 Marketing and Advertising
Chapter 11 Ethical Issues in the Developing World
Part IV Developing and Evaluating a Strong Ethical Focus
Chapter 12 Establishing a Code of Ethics and Ethical Guidelines
Chapter 13 Evaluating Corporate Ethics
Part V Cases
End Notes
Index
Supplements
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"The most updated, comprehensive book you can use to teach ethics!"
Fresno Pacific University
"Looking for a deeply reflected and applicable textbook for in-class use in business ethics? Here it is. The best textbook I've ever found is the Stanwicks' masterpiece. Your students will love it."
Southern University at New Orleans
"Great textbook, with relevant cases from the real world."
Southern University at New Orleans
"Excellent book with proper framing and interesting analyzes in various areas/fields, with special emphasis on practical cases."
Universidade De Aveiro
"This is an excellent undergraduate business ethics textbook for use in canvas courses of general business ethics topics."
UMASS Lowell
"This is a current and easily understood survey of the most pressing ethical issues facing management today."
Northern Arizona University
