Author Description
The subject of business ethics addresses what can be considered morally right and wrong in the way businesses make decisions and conduct their activities. Written from a European perspective, Business Ethics is a lively and engaging textbook covering the foundations of business ethics and applying these theories, concepts and tools to each of the corporation's major stakeholders. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated and includes new content on personal values and Asian perspectives. It features lots of new cases and vignettes as well as updates of favorites from the first edition.
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the moral dimensions of corporate decision-making and the application of ethical frameworks to modern business activities. Authors Andrew Crane and Dirk Matten provide a comprehensive academic foundation for understanding business ethics, specifically emphasizing a European perspective while integrating global viewpoints. The book utilizes a structured pedagogical approach to connect theoretical concepts with the practical realities faced by stakeholders in the corporate environment.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Theoretical foundations of moral philosophy applied to business contexts
- Analysis of corporate interactions with major stakeholders
- Comparative perspectives including European and Asian ethical frameworks
- Practical case studies and vignettes illustrating real-world ethical dilemmas
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts frequently cite this text as a foundational resource for students and practitioners seeking a structured introduction to corporate ethics. Readers often note the clarity of the prose and the effectiveness of the case-based approach in bridging the gap between abstract theory and organizational practice.
Page Count:
592
Publication Date:
2007-03-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199284997
ISBN-13:
9780199284993
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