Business Ethics For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))

The tools you need to deal with ethical dilemmas in businessIn today's world, it's increasingly important for all businesses and government agencies to implement ethical conduct in the workplace. Therefore, business ethics has become required coursework for most students in undergraduate and postgraduate business programs.Mapping to a business ethics course, Business Ethics For Dummies examines ethical theory and discusses the moral issues facing corporate America. It covers topics such as conflicts of interest, trade secrets and insider trading, product safety and product liability, hiring, drug testing, sexual harassment, diversity, and much more.The basics of ethics and making ethical decisionsHow-tos on incorporating business ethics in the workplaceA discussion of moral issues facing corporate AmericaPacked with easy-to-understand explanations and examples, Business Ethics For Dummies is a helpful resource for students, professors, business owners, managers, and CEOs who seek a clear understanding of the importance of ethics.

Amazon Sales Rank: #57862 in Books Published on: 2011-03-01 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 364 pages ISBN13: 9780470600337 Condition: New Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!

From the Back Cover The tools you need to deal with ethical dilemmas in businessMapping to a typical business ethics course, Business Ethics For Dummies examines theory and discusses the ethical issues facing small and large businesses. Packed with easy-to-understand explanations and examples, it covers conflicts of interest, trade secrets and insider trading, sexual harassment, diversity, and much more. Ethical Theory 101 — get a foundational understanding of ethical philosophies and meet the major players in philosophical thought, like Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, and more Put ethics to work — discover how the concept of business ethics fits into a business plan to establish a company's moral compass, maintain its integrity, and increase profits Delve into common issues — learn about the widespread ethical issues faced in business, from the ethics of marketing to paying fair wages and complying with antidiscrimination standards Get social — understand how corporate citizenship and social responsibility play a major role in business ethics, and why it matters to a business' stakeholdersOpen the book and find: The difference between legal and ethical issues How to identify conflicts of interest in business ethics Ways psychology is used (and abused) in marketing Ethical public and government relations Trends in executive pay, bonuses, and incentives Tips for businesses to avoid discrimination, privacy issues, and more Ethical issues for international companiesLearn to: Understand ethical issues facing small and large businesses Identify how businesspeople can handle ethical dilemmas Implement ethical conduct in the workplace Examine ethical theories About the Author Norman E. Bowie is Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota. He received the first lifetime achievement award in scholarship from the Society for Business Ethics. Meg Schneider is an award-winning writer who has experience in television, radio and print journalism, and public relations.

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