The Ethical Organisation - Softcover

Kitson, Alan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0333994213 ISBN 13: 9780333994214

Publisher: Palgrave, 2008

Synopsis

Our ability to live an ethical life is profoundly affected by the ethics of the organisations with which we deal and within which we operate. The Ethical Organisation focuses on the extent to which it is possible for an organization to be ethical and the impact this has on its workforce.

The Ethical Organisation applies ethical theory to functional areas of business, demonstrating corporate ethical behaviour in a practical context. The second edition features a new look at leadership and corporate social responsibility, with special attention given to the internet and emerging areas of business.

The authors encourage students to develop their own approach: in developing and refining their own ethics, readers will gain the confidence to act in complex and demanding situations.

Key Features:
- Brand new case studies
- Ethical dilemmas explained in an accessible way
- New tasks and assignments challenge readers to apply their learning and examine their ethical beliefs

Essential reading for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students with an interest in corporate strategy, strategic management, business ethics and CSR.

About this title

About the Author

Professor Alan Kitson is a Director of Castle and Minster Credit Union, a Governor of Huddersfield Technical College and an adviser with the Citizens Advice Bureau.; Robert Campbell is Professor of Applied Philosophy and Director of Research Development for the University of Bolton, UK.

From the Back Cover

Our ability to live an ethical life is profoundly affected by the ethics of the organisations with which we deal and within which we operate. The Ethical Organisation focuses on the extent to which it is possible for an organization to be ethical and the impact this has on its workforce.

The Ethical Organisation applies ethical theory to functional areas of business, demonstrating corporate ethical behaviour in a practical context. The second edition features a new look at leadership and corporate social responsibility, with special attention given to the internet and emerging areas of business.

The authors encourage students to develop their own approach: in developing and refining their own ethics, readers will gain the confidence to act in complex and demanding situations.

Key Features:

• Brand new case studies
• Ethical dilemmas explained in an accessible way
• New tasks and assignments challenge readers to apply their learning and examine their ethical beliefs

Essential reading for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students with an interest in corporate strategy, strategic management, business ethics and CSR.

Edition details

• Publisher: Palgrave
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333994213
• ISBN 13: 9780333994214
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 280