Business ethics : an ethical decision-making approach

✍ Scribed by Schwartz, Mark S

• Publisher: Wiley Blackwell
• Year: 2017
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 312
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Business Ethics: An Ethical Decision-Making Approach presents a practical decision-making framework to aid in the identification, understanding, and resolution of complex ethical dilemmas in the workplace. -Focuses exclusively on three basic aspects of ethical decision making and behavior-how it actually takes place, how it should take place, and how it can be improved -Uses real-life examples of moral temptations and personal ethical dilemmas faced by employees and managers -Discusses the biases, psychological tendencies, moral rationalizations, and impact of self-interest as impediments to proper ethical decision making -Includes relevant examples of ethical misconduct and scandals appearing in the news media. Read more...

Abstract:

Business Ethics: An Ethical Decision-Making Approach presents a practical decision-making framework to aid in the identification, understanding, and resolution of complex ethical dilemmas in the workplace. Read more...

✦ Table of Contents

Content: Title Page
Copyright
Acknowledgments
Introduction to Ethical Decision Making
Unethical Activity in Society
Unethical Activity in the Workplace
Major Corporate Ethical Scandals
An "Ethical Decision-Making Approach" to Business Ethics
About This Book
A Few Key Definitions
The Organization of the Book
Notes
References
Part One Descriptive Theory
Chapter one What Determines Ethical Behavior?
The "Good or Bad Apple" Approach to Ethical Decision Making
The Situational Approach to Ethical Decision Making
Chapter Summary
Notes
References Chapter Two The Ethical Decision-Making ProcessEnvironmental Norms
Moral Awareness Stage
Moral Judgment Stage
Intention Stage
Moral Behavior Stage
Chapter Summary
Notes
References
Chapter Three Impediments to Proper Ethical Decision Making
Improper Framing
Cognitive Biases and Psychological Tendencies
Moral Rationalizations
Self-Interest
Chapter Summary
Notes
References
Part Two Normative Framework
Chapter Four Distinguishing Right from Wrong
Stage 1: Application of Moral Standards
Stage 2: The Public-Parent-Pillow (3P) Filter Putting It All Together: A Normative Framework for Ethical Decision MakingChapter Summary
Notes
References
Chapter Five The Decision to Report Misconduct
How Does the Decision to Blow the Whistle Take Place?
Summary of Positions on the Morality of Reporting Misconduct
Proposed Criteria for External Whistleblowing
Proposed Criteria for Internal Whistleblowing
Application of Criteria
Chapter Summary
Notes
References
Part Two Normative Framework
Chapter Six Developing and Sustaining an Ethical Corporate Culture
First Pillar: Core Ethical Values
Second Pillar: Formal Ethics Program Third Pillar: Ethical LeadershipOther Considerations to Sustaining an Ethical Corporate Culture
Chapter Summary
Notes
References
Chapter Seven What Would You Do? Common Workplace Dilemmas
Different Types of Ethical Situations
Pretending to be a Student to Get Competitive Information?
Disclose Leaving Firm for Graduate School?
Sending Emails to Boss's Personal Account?
Take Advantage of Firm's 25 Dinner Policy?
Disclose Impending Layoffs?
Let Manager Take Credit for Your Analysis?
Disclose Mistake to Manager and Client?
Say Something When Boss Exaggerates Your Resume? Report Friend with Substance Abuse Problems?Hire Son of Important Client?
Post Rave Reviews for Product on Internet?
Summary of the Ethical Dilemmas
Chapter Summary
Notes
References
Conclusion Navigating the Moral High Road
Implications for the Integrated and Multifaceted Ethical Decision-Making Models
Key Recommendations and Takeaways
Final Thoughts
Notes
References
Appendix A Factors Affecting Moral Character
Notes
References
Appendix B Descriptive Ethical Decision-Making Models
Notes
References
Appendix C Normative Ethical Decision-Making Models
Notes
References

✦ Subjects

Business ethics;BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Business Ethics