Ethics and the conduct of business / John R. Boatright.

By:

Boatright, John R, 1941-

Material type:

TextPublication details: Delhi, India : Pearson Education India, 2011Edition: 6th editionDescription: xi, 396 pages ; 28 cmISBN:

9788131759622

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

HF 5387 .B63 2011

Contents:

1. Ethics in the world of business -- 2. Ethical decision making -- 3. Ethical theories -- 4. Whistle-blowing -- 5. Trade secrets and conflict of interest -- 6. Privacy -- 7. Discrimination and affirmative action -- 8. Employment rights -- 9. Occupational health and safety -- 10. Marketing, advertising, and product safety -- 11. Ethics in finance -- 12. Corporate social responsibility -- 13. Corporate governance and accountability -- 14. International business ethics.

Summary: Ethics and the Conduct of Business is a comprehensive and up-to-date discussion of the most prominent issues in the field of business ethics, and the major positions and arguments on these issues. Numerous real-life examples and case studies are used throughout the book to increase understanding of issues, stimulate class discussion, and show the relevance of the discussion to real-life business practice. The focus of Ethics and the Conduct of Business is primarily on ethical issues that corporate decision makers face in developing policies about employees, customers, and the general public. The positions and arguments on these issues are taken from a wide variety of sources, including economics and the law.

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Cover image	Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Materials specified	Vol info	URL	Copy number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode	Item holds	Item hold queue priority	Course reserves
	Open Shelf	Albukhary International University LEVEL 2				HF 5387 .B63 2011 (Browse shelf(Opens below))					Available			1100025979
	Open Shelf	Albukhary International University LEVEL 2				HF 5387 .B63 2011 (Browse shelf(Opens below))					Available			1100025978

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Ethics in the world of business --
2. Ethical decision making --
3. Ethical theories --
4. Whistle-blowing --
5. Trade secrets and conflict of interest --
6. Privacy --
7. Discrimination and affirmative action --
8. Employment rights --
9. Occupational health and safety --
10. Marketing, advertising, and product safety --
11. Ethics in finance --
12. Corporate social responsibility --
13. Corporate governance and accountability --
14. International business ethics.

Ethics and the Conduct of Business is a comprehensive and up-to-date discussion of the most prominent issues in the field of business ethics, and the major positions and arguments on these issues. Numerous real-life examples and case studies are used throughout the book to increase understanding of issues, stimulate class discussion, and show the relevance of the discussion to real-life business practice. The focus of Ethics and the Conduct of Business is primarily on ethical issues that corporate decision makers face in developing policies about employees, customers, and the general public. The positions and arguments on these issues are taken from a wide variety of sources, including economics and the law.

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