Business ethics : an ethical decision-making approach / Mark S. Schwartz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schwartz, Mark S., author.

Series:

Foundations of business ethics.

THEi Wiley ebooks.

Foundations of Business Ethics

THEi Wiley ebooks

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business ethics.

Physical Description:

x, 331 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chichester, [England] : Wiley Blackwell, 2017.

System Details:

Access using campus network via VPN at home (THEi Users Only).

Summary:

Business 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 behavior-how 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

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright

Acknowledgments

Introduction to Ethical Decision Making

Unethical Activity in Society

Unethical Activity in the Workplace

Major Corporate Ethical Scandals

An "Ethical Decision-Making Approach" to Business Ethics

About This Book

A Few Key Definitions

The Organization of the Book

Notes

References

Part One Descriptive Theory

Chapter one What Determines Ethical Behavior?

The "Good or Bad Apple" Approach to Ethical Decision Making

The Situational Approach to Ethical Decision Making

Chapter Summary

Chapter Two The Ethical Decision-Making Process

Environmental Norms

Moral Awareness Stage

Moral Judgment Stage

Intention Stage

Moral Behavior Stage

Chapter Three Impediments to Proper Ethical Decision Making

Improper Framing

Cognitive Biases and Psychological Tendencies

Moral Rationalizations

Self-Interest

Part Two Normative Framework

Chapter Four Distinguishing Right from Wrong

Stage 1: Application of Moral Standards

Stage 2: The Public-Parent-Pillow (3P) Filter

Putting It All Together: A Normative Framework for Ethical Decision Making

Chapter Five The Decision to Report Misconduct

How Does the Decision to Blow the Whistle Take Place?

Summary of Positions on the Morality of Reporting Misconduct

Proposed Criteria for External Whistleblowing

Proposed Criteria for Internal Whistleblowing

Application of Criteria

Chapter Six Developing and Sustaining an Ethical Corporate Culture

First Pillar: Core Ethical Values

Second Pillar: Formal Ethics Program

Third Pillar: Ethical Leadership.

Other Considerations to Sustaining an Ethical Corporate Culture

Chapter Seven What Would You Do? Common Workplace Dilemmas

Different Types of Ethical Situations

Pretending to be a Student to Get Competitive Information?

Disclose Leaving Firm for Graduate School?

Sending Emails to Boss's Personal Account?

Take Advantage of Firm's 25 Dinner Policy?

Disclose Impending Layoffs?

Let Manager Take Credit for Your Analysis?

Disclose Mistake to Manager and Client?

Say Something When Boss Exaggerates Your Resume?

Report Friend with Substance Abuse Problems?

Hire Son of Important Client?

Post Rave Reviews for Product on Internet?

Summary of the Ethical Dilemmas

Conclusion Navigating the Moral High Road

Implications for the Integrated and Multifaceted Ethical Decision-Making Models

Key Recommendations and Takeaways

Final Thoughts

Appendix A Factors Affecting Moral Character

Appendix B Descriptive Ethical Decision-Making Models

Appendix C Normative Ethical Decision-Making Models

Appendix D Business Ethics in Hollywood Movies

Note

Index

EULA.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781118393413

1118393414

OCLC:

974595162