Conversations on Ethics and Business : A Guide to Thinking about Workplace Ethics / Randy Richards, Borna Jalsenjak, and Kristijan Krkac.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Richards, Randy, author.

Jalsenjak, Borna, author.

Krkač, Kristijan, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business ethics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (256 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London, England : Ethics International Press Ltd, [2023]

Summary:

"Conversations about real-life ethically challenging situations form the core of the book, aimed specifically at business school teachers and students. Conversations on Ethics and Business offers a direct line and insight into workplace ethics for an undergraduate and graduate audience. Each topical 'conversation' is followed by a curated and guided list of additional readings. The book also offers an introduction to business ethics for working professionals who may not have had any formal exposure to ethical examination of the typical problems of running a business. The authors approach business ethics as an integrative part of everyday business decisions, with the aim of promoting better choices, and creating value for various stakeholders. Filled with real-world examples, Conversations on Ethics and Business serves as a primer for all readers interested in business ethics, and applied ethics in general."--Cover page 4.

Contents:

Foreword / R. Edward Freeman

Introduction

Part one. Ethical decision-making and business ethics: 1. Ethical decision-making in business

2. Is obeying the law the only ethical obligation of business?

3. Three approaches to ethical decision-making.

Part two. Ethical issues involving honesty: 4. Motivation and manipulation

5. Consumer ethical choices

6. Lying and buying

7. What is known to them but hidden from us.

Part three. Ethical issues involving fairness: 8. Fair pay

9. Discrimination

10. Promotions and layoffs.

Part four. Acting on values: 11. Empathy in the workplace

12. Speaking up and taking a stand.

Conclusion.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781804410097