Understanding Business Ethics

Fourth Edition

Peter A. Stanwick - Auburn University, USA
Sarah D. Stanwick - Auburn University, USA

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Business & Society | Business Ethics | Business Ethics

June 2024 | 784 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

Understanding Business Ethics, Fourth Edition offers an impactful exploration into the realm of ethics in the global business environment. Authors Peter A. Stanwick and Sarah D. Stanwick integrate four key dimensions to differentiate their work from other ethics textbooks: a global perspective, real-world business cases, comprehensive ethics topics, and a consistent theme linking each chapter. Whether it's uncovering the intricate relations between businesses and their stakeholders, discussing the effects of financial reporting, or exploring the ethical implications of information technology, marketing, human resources, and the natural environment, this textbook equips readers with a robust ethical framework for the business world. Additionally, the timely case studies from diverse industries demonstrate the very real consequences of ethical and unethical decisions.

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Preface to the Fourth Edition

Acknowledgments

Chapters and Corresponding Cases Matrix

About the Authors

Part I From Ethical Foundation to Addressing Stakeholder Needs

Chapter 1 The Foundation of Ethical Thought

Chapter 2 The Evolving Complexities of Business Ethics

Chapter 3 Stakeholders and Corporate Social Responsibility

Part II Internal Focus on Ethical Issues

Chapter 4 Ethics and Financial Reporting

Chapter 5 Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance

Chapter 6 Strategic Planning, Corporate Culture, and Corporate Compliance

Chapter 7 Decision Making and Human Resource Issues

Part III External Focus on Ethical Issues

Chapter 8 Ethics and the Environment

Chapter 9 Ethics and Information Technology

Chapter 10 Marketing and Advertising

Chapter 11 Ethical Issues in the Developing World

Part IV Developing and Evaluating a Strong Ethical Focus

Chapter 12 Establishing a Code of Ethics and Ethical Guidelines

Chapter 13 Evaluating Corporate Ethics

Part V Cases

End Notes

Index

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Fresno Pacific University

"Looking for a deeply reflected and applicable textbook for in-class use in business ethics? Here it is. The best textbook I've ever found is the Stanwicks' masterpiece. Your students will love it."

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Southern University at New Orleans

"Great textbook, with relevant cases from the real world."

Biruk Alemayehu

Southern University at New Orleans

"Excellent book with proper framing and interesting analyzes in various areas/fields, with special emphasis on practical cases."

Alberto Costa

Universidade De Aveiro

"This is an excellent undergraduate business ethics textbook for use in canvas courses of general business ethics topics."

Elissa F. Magnant

UMASS Lowell

"This is a current and easily understood survey of the most pressing ethical issues facing management today."

Jason Myrowitz

Northern Arizona University

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Updates to all 13 chapters and 26 business cases, enhancing comprehensive coverage and real-world relevance.
New opening vignettes, including the Tulsa Race Massacre, DuPont and forever chemicals, electric vehicle manufacturer Nikola, Carlos Ghosn, Dole Foods overthrowing the Hawaiian monarchy, Shell’s operations in Nigeria, and Lafarge's Syrian operation.
Newly featured business cases on Uber, Shein, Boeing, Theranos, TikTok, Purdue Pharma, Exxon, Amazon, Volkswagen, Open AI, WeWork, and FTX.
The introduction of sections on a whole spectrum of current issues, ranging from the impact of COVID-19 to artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, and cryptocurrencies.

KEY FEATURES:

Global perspective with chapters uniquely focusing on ethical issues related to the developing world and companies operating outside the United States.
Real-world business ethics cases highlighting diverse ethical issues from a myriad of industries, with in-depth theoretical and philosophical reflections to guide students through ethical decision-making.
Comprehensive coverage, featuring pivotal topics such as information technology, strategic planning, financial reporting, human resources, and the natural environment in the discourse of business ethics.
A recurring theme, emphasizing the link between ethical challenges, decision-making processes, and the consequential impact of these decisions.
Designed for flexibility, ideal for undergraduate and graduate-level coursework with case discussions adaptable to different academic levels.

Sample Materials & Chapters

Chapter_1. THE FOUNDATION OF ETHICAL THOUGHT

Chapter_2. THE EVOLVING COMPLEXITIES OF BUSINESS ETHICS

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