Ethical Issues in Business: A Philosophical Approach - Softcover

Donaldson, Thomas; Werhane, Patricia; Van Zandt, Joseph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131846191 ISBN 13: 9780131846197

Publisher: Pearson, 2007

Synopsis

Ethical Issues in Business For one semester/quarter courses in Business Ethics, Business and Society, and Ethical and Legal Environment of Business. This widely used business ethics text begins by introducing students to moral reasoning. A collection of readings and cases from both philosophical literature and business articles apply ethical theory to real-life business situations. Well-known scandals involving companies like Enron, WorldCom, Tyco, Merrill Lynch, and Parmalat have increased public awareness of business ethics, underscored its importance, and ushered in a new era of increased corporate regulation and governance. Now, more than ever, a student planning on entering the b...

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Synopsis:

For one semester/quarter courses in Business Ethics, Business and Society, and Ethical and Legal Environment of Business. This widely used business ethics text begins by introducing students to moral reasoning. A collection of readings and cases from both philosophical literature and business articles apply ethical theory to real-life business situations. Well-known scandals involving companies like Enron, WorldCom, Tyco, Merrill Lynch, and Parmalat have increased public awareness of business ethics, underscored its importance, and ushered in a new era of increased corporate regulation and governance. Now, more than ever, a student planning on entering the business world, and anyone working for a corporation, investing in stock, or even interacting with businesses will benefit from a basic understanding of business ethics.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0131846191
• ISBN 13: 9780131846197
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 624