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Machine Generated Contents Note: 1. Ethical Theory And Business Practice -- Introduction -- Fundamental Concepts And Problems -- Morality And Ethical Theory -- Morality And Prudence -- Morality And Law -- The Rule Of Conscience -- Approaches To The Study Of Morality And Ethical Theory -- Relativism And Objectivity Of Belief -- Moral Disagreements -- The Problem Of Egoism -- Normative Ethical Theory -- Utilitarian Theories -- Kantian Ethics -- Contemporary Trends In Ethical Theory -- Rights Theories -- Virtue Ethics -- Common Morality Theories -- A Prologue To Theories Of Justice -- The Moral Point Of View -- Cases -- Case 1 The Training Program -- Case 2 Should Company Policy Apply To All? -- Case 3 Should Everything Be For Sale? -- Mysearchlab Connections -- 2. Corporate Responsibility -- Introduction -- Stockholder Management Versus Stakeholder Management -- The Social Responsibility Of Business Is To Increase Its Profits / Milton Friedman-- Managing For Stakeholders / R. Edward Freeman -- Which Is A Better View? -- What's Wrong -- And What's Right -- With Stakeholder Management / John R. Boatright -- Decency Means More Than Always Low Prices: A Comparison Of Costco To Wal-mart's Sam's Club / Wayne F. Cascio -- Putting A Stake In Stakeholder Theory / Alan Strudler -- Ethical Cultures & Moral Responsibility -- Ethics As Organizational Culture / Katherine Nelson -- Individual Responsibility In The American Corporate System: Does Sarbanes-oxley Strike The Right Balance? / John R. Boatright -- Read On Mysearchlab Michigan Supreme Court, Dodge V. Ford Motor -- Read On Mysearchlab Supreme Court Of New Jersey, A.p. Smith Manufacturing Co. V. Barlow -- Read On Mysearchlab Johnson & Johnson: Our Credo -- Cases -- Case 1 The Nyseg Corporate Responsibility Program -- Case 2 Outsourcing At Any Cost? Do Corporations Ever Have A Moral Obligation Not To Outsource? -- Case 3 Merck And River Blindness-- Case 4 H.b. Fuller In Honduras: Street Children And Substance Abuse -- Case 5
This text investigates the complex intersection of moral philosophy and contemporary business practices to determine how ethical frameworks can be applied to corporate decision-making. The authors, all established scholars in the fields of business ethics and philosophy, utilize a combination of foundational theoretical essays and real-world case studies to challenge readers to evaluate the responsibilities of corporations toward stakeholders, employees, and society at large. By contrasting classical theories with modern corporate dilemmas, the book provides a structured methodology for navigating the moral tensions inherent in global commerce.
What You Will Find
This volume is regarded as a comprehensive and rigorous academic resource for students and practitioners seeking to integrate ethical reasoning into business strategy. The framing suggests a dense, scholarly approach that prioritizes critical analysis and the application of philosophical principles to practical management challenges.
Page Count:
672
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
Pearson Education
ISBN-10:
020524131X
ISBN-13:
9780205241316