Business Ethics: What Everyone Needs to Know

Business Ethics: What Everyone Needs to Know provides an authoritative and practical guide to business ethics, written in an accessible question-and-answer format. It covers a wide range of essential topics, including the legal status of corporations, ethical traps, negotiations, whistleblowing, and liability, and offers practical advice for dealing with ethical dilemmas.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 07 May 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, the significance of ethics has reached unprecedented heights. Surveys conducted among employees reveal a concerning trend of misconduct on the rise. Daily headlines feature stories of indictments, prosecutions, and penalties imposed for unethical business conduct. Legislatures are enacting stricter requirements, elevating the levels of punishment and their enforcement against corporations and individuals. Consequently, organizations are under immense pressure to develop and implement robust ethics and compliance programs. This heightened concern has led businesses and businesspeople to fear that their actions may inadvertently cross lines that jeopardize their wealth and reputations.

Business Ethics: What Everyone Needs to Know® serves as an authoritative and practical guide to navigate the complex terrain of business ethics. Written in an accessible question-and-answer format, this concise book caters to both business professionals grappling with real-life dilemmas and students delving into ethical questions. Drawing from a wealth of materials from moral philosophy, behavioral science, and corporate law, it offers invaluable insights and practical advice. Experts J.S. Nelson and Lynn A. Stout cover a wide range of essential topics, including the legal status of corporations, major ethical traps in modern business, negotiations, whistleblowing, and liability. Presented in a concise and engaging style, this resource provides engaging introductions to the fundamental principles of business ethics and serves as an invaluable guide for dealing with ethical dilemmas.

By embracing the principles outlined in Business Ethics: What Everyone Needs to Know®, businesses and businesspeople can navigate the treacherous waters of today's business world with confidence and integrity. This book serves as a valuable resource for individuals seeking to establish a strong ethical foundation, uphold the highest standards of conduct, and make a positive impact on their organizations and society as a whole.

Weight: 10g
Dimension: 210 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780190610272