Book Description
This book presents a comprehensive anthology of readings, legal perspectives, and cases in ethics in business. Contrasting business ethics approaches, Regulation of business, Performance Monitoring. Genetic testing and screening. Third world issues. Federal sentencing guidelines. Ideal for business professionals interested in reviewing ethical issues in business.
Customer Reviews:
Biased, but a good primer on business ethics.......2006-02-24
This book is a good primer on business ethics, and it would be even better if the writer / editors hadn't shown their bias with their selections of included material.
Business ethics theories evolve, just like any other social phenomenon; however, just because a theory is new doesn't make it right. Especially in an ethics book! The authors are clearly biased against big business, against small government, and against "shareholder management" theory.
Does this make them right or wrong? No. The only "wrong" committed is the bias itself.
As you read this book, just keep your critical thinking skills sharp and your eyes open.
A Critical Compendium.......2002-07-20
This book is a critical reader, and it's probably the most highly used text in business ethics today. Those who reviewed this book negatively sound like people looking for a fun, non-academic overview of the field. If so, this book isn't it. These are articles published in top academic journals, edited for readability, by scholars who are addressing the fundamental issues in a wide range of topics. It's meant to expose the span of the field and still give students (not light readers) exposure to contemporary literature that touches on the most salient points. It's meant to be a starting point to deeper research in any given topic. As such, the book is a complete success. B & B do a great job (here as in other ethics compendiums) of providing a framework that makes it easy for a professor to expose her students to the field in one swoop. They do a fine editorial job, stripping the articles of padding, and they work hard to keep the offerings up to date (passing on older articles that are superceded by fresh insights that touch on contemporary challenges and technologies; look for something relating to the corporate scandals of this last year in the next edition). If you are a student looking for an overview on business ethics, this book is the correct starting point. If you are someone looking for light reading about corporate corruption, with illustrations and full-color photos, stick to People magazine.
A Good Anthology.......2001-06-23
I really enjoyed this anthology, especially the section on sexual harassment. Some of the subjects were hard going, but, it was a good introduction to business ethics.
In Defense of Beauchamp and Bowie.......2001-06-17
I teach business ethics at the college level, and have found Ethical Theory and Business to be very helpful. Basically, B and B attempt to do three things, or so it seems to me. First, they offer an introductory essay, covering some of the main distinctions in both meta-ethics (e. g. whether morality is objective or subjective) and normative ethics. This essay is the weakest part of the book, I think, because they seem to offer caracatures of most relativist leaning views (e. g. egoism), and do not adequately criticize Kantian moral philosophy. But even so, the essay does explain many useful distinctions in philosophical ethical thought. Second, B and B offer both classic readings in Business Ethics (e. g. Milton Friedman), as well as really up to date readings, by many of the leaders in the field (e. g. R. Edward Freeman). This is quite a good selection of readings, although they have omitted a few classic essays (like Galbraith's 'The Dependence Effect'), and a few subjects which might have been useful, such as the question of whether one can attribute moral agency to corporations at all. Even so, B and B include more than any course in Business Ethics could cover. Third, B and B provide a Web site with excersizes and instructor aids. Depending on how much one uses the Web, this may be helpful too. So generally speaking, although no anthology is perfect, Beauchamp and Bowie have put together an admirable collection. There is a seventh edition coming out soon. Perhaps that one will be as good as this one.
This Book is Whack!!!.......2001-05-11
Ethical Theory and Business by Beauchamp & Bowie is the worst academic book I have ever been required to read. I agree with the reader from Minnesota that this book is very dry and boring and if I could give this book zero stars I would. All of the chapters in the book do not flow together very well since this book is very unorganized and is nothing more than a collection of narrative articles. The book does not have an index or any illustrations in it and the companion website to the book [stinks]. I do not think I learned anything about business ethics from reading this book nor did I find the information in it helpful for me in my life. After I finished reading this book, I felt like throwing it away, but instead I sold mine back to the bookstore. So if you want to learn about business ethics and are not required to purchase this book for a class, do not purchase this book.
Book Description
This book provides readers with a clear, straightforward writing style, an abundance of examples, detailed real-life cases, and current data and statistics. It aims to 1) introduce ethical concepts that are relevant to resolving moral issues in business, 2) develop the reasoning and analytical skills needed to apply ethical concepts to business decisions, 3) identify moral issues specific to business, and 4) examine the social and natural environments within which moral issues in business arise.
Chapter topics cover ethics and business, ethical principles in business, the business system, ethics in the marketplace, ethics and the environment, the ethics of consumer production and marketing, the ethics of job discrimination, and the individual in the organization.
For anyone in business.
Customer Reviews:
I would not recomend the book.......2007-06-05
The author uses too many sophisticated words, therefore, the student won't remember much of the material that was just read. I would not recommend the book, it is not going to put any depth into the topic. Most of the time reading this book turned out to be worthless
Book Description
Learn to apply ethics in a business setting with BUSINESS ETHICS: CASE STUDIES AND SELECTED READINGS! A combination of both short and long cases, readings, hypothetical situations, and up-to-the-moment current, ongoing, and real ethical dilemmas provide you with an extremely well-rounded picture of the importance and pervasiveness of ethical decision making in business.
Customer Reviews:
Decent, but rather uneven coverage for an intro text........2005-06-23
One benefit of this book is that it contains articles, commentary, and discussion questions all in one text. It also covers a wide variety of issues, which is good since business ethics is a vast subject. On the negative side, I don't think the organization of the sections is the most effective way to approach the topic. The sections are organized based on a 1991 survey of CEOs in which the participants ranked their most important types of ethical dilemmas. As a result, there isn't the logical flow or progression of ideas from chapter to chapter that one might expect from a philosophy book. Unfortunately, the pragmatic interests of CEOs are not the same as the educational needs of students who are new to business ethics. There is also no discussion of ethical theories and no direct interaction between the articles. On the whole, this book may be beneficial if used in conjunction with a survey of ethical theories and ethical decision-making, but taken by itself it makes for a rather uneven introduction to business ethics.
Book Description
As the core of undergraduate and graduate courses or as a supplement to other books, Business Ethics remains the established resource for accessible and up-to-date coverage of applied ethics. The Fifth Edition integrates details of actual business decisions and real-world cases, with pedagogical aids to promote critical-thinking skills.
Customer Reviews:
Useful and Enlightening.......2007-07-21
The book contains a wealth of useful and helpful information and ideas on business ethics. As a manager you bring with you your own concept of what is right and what is wrong to your organisation. Every decision that you make is the application of these values to the question at hand. This is made more difficult by the pressures of organisational life. These are the pressures of rapid changes, the pressure for greater productivity, competition and superiors, among others. Sometimes managers make decisions which conflict with their own or society's values because of what they see as the pressures of the business world. Dealing with ethical and moral issues is often perplexing.
This excellent book provides guidance on how we should think through an ethical issue, the questions we should ask and the factors that we should consider and how we can ensure that corporate social responsibility issues receive the attention they deserve.
The book is well written in an easy to follow and understand format. The author methodically explains the various ethical concepts and issues including the ethical approaches and provides handy and helpful guidance on how businesses can act ethically whilst ensuring that it meets its profit objectives.
Excellent Overview of Business Ethics.......2006-09-25
As a business ethics consultant, I read many books on the subject. This is one of the few books that I recommend clients and their human resources professionals read. It is well written and contains excellent information. The hypothetical ethics scenarios are very well thought out. What I like most about this book is that it is organized in such a smart, logical manner - one concept logically follows another. It starts with the basic concepts of what are ethics, business ethics and social responsibility, provides some history on the development of business ethics, and takes off from there. I highly recommend this book for anyone with an interest (or who should have an interest!) in business ethics.
Excellent book for anyone in business or professional field.......2006-03-03
This book was part of my Professional Ethics class. I have to say I was very skeptical (as the textbooks are never fun and one guy gave it a poor review) at first. However, after reading the book I have learned a lot. Ethics is not a matter of conservative or liberal (if that's true than god himself has to be a liberal not to mention bible talked about ethical behavior too). This book focused on why we need ethics in business and how proper ethics enforcement can save a business from corruption and other questionable behavior which eventually may bring down a business (think Enron). It talked about both sides and didn't force someone's opinion on us rather helped us make our own decision which will be ethical and benefiting to the business. Although it was my text book I'd recommend this book to anyone as part of business strategy making.
Excellent book for anyone in business or professional field.......2006-03-03
This book was part of my Professional Ethics class. I have to say I was very skeptical (as the textbooks are never fun and one guy gave it a poor review) at first. However, after reading the book I have learned a lot. Ethics is not a matter of conservative or liberal (if that's true than god himself has to be a liberal not to mention bible talked about ethical behavior too). This book focused on why we need ethics in business and how proper ethics enforcement can save a business from corruption and other questionable behavior which eventually may bring down a business (think Enron). It talked about both sides and didn't force someone's opinion on us rather helped us make our own decision which will be ethical and benefiting to the business. Although it was my text book I'd recommend this book to anyone as part of business strategy making.
A great book.......2005-09-22
I like the book, it gives very clear meaning so it is easy to understand. The price for the book is just right for a college student.
Book Description
Practical strategies for promoting ethical behavior
Offering a highly realistic, down-to-earth look at ethics in the workplace, Linda Treviño and Kate Nelson's Managing Business Ethics will help you identify and solve ethical dilemmas, understand why people behave the way they do, and help you design a culture that will promote ethical behavior in your organization.
Throughout, the emphasis is on common, real-life work situations, including hiring, managing, assessing performance, disciplining, firing, and providing incentives for staff, as well as producing quality products and services, and dealing effectively and fairly with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Highlights of the Fourth Edition
* Updated information relates content to current events such as the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines for Corporations.
* Describes the link between ethical culture and employee engagement.
* Covers new research, including the role of emotions in ethical decision making.
* Presents new profiles of organizations such as McWane, Enron, Citigroup, and Marsh & McLennan.
* International references reflect the realities of the increasingly global business environment.
Book Description
One of the most popular business ethics texts ever published, MORAL ISSUES IN BUSINESS guides students in thinking deeply about important moral issues that frequently arise in business situations and helps them develop the reasoning and analytical skills to resolve them. Combining insightful and accessible textbook chapters by the authors, cases that highlight the real world poignancy of the matters addressed in this book, and reading selections from the most influential voices in contemporary ethical debates, this book-the standard for today's business ethics books-provides a comprehensive, flexible, and pedagogically proven course of study exploring the intersections of commerce and ethics. William H. Shaw and Vincent Barry offer a one-stop combination of text, readings, and cases to guide students' understanding of the nature of morality, individual integrity and responsibility, economic justice, the nature of capitalism, and the role of corporations in our society, including their responsibilities to consumers and to the environment, and the real-world moral issues that arise in the workplace.
Customer Reviews:
Clean and On-Time...What More Can You Ask For?.......2007-09-27
I ordered this book for my evening class starting in less than two weeks. To my surprise, it arrived in plenty of time for me to read the first chapter for day one of class and it was in perfect condition. I saved over $20 on the book and couldn't have been happier.
Same old anti-capitalist screed.......2007-09-24
As a professor, I have used MIB for over 15 years in university classes in business ethics. As a (rare) campus conservative, I would argue that the outline, and case studies, are quite good, albeit, not always complete, especially with the rush job in the seventh edition on Enron. However, MIB is not dispassionate politically, and it it harder to find such reads these days in academe. Unfortunately, the author(s) of many of these books on business ethics have never themselves been business owners in order to understand the day-to-day issues of competition, pricing, motivation, and the rest. I came to academics after having run two successful businesses which has given me a breadth and depth to the classroom. Back to MIB: please be sure to read all of the reviews thus far that share the inherent shortcomings of this book. Since I agree with them I will not restate them here as they are well written. Still, along with the obvious anti-capitalist overtones in MIB, there is another philosophical factor that must be considered, to wit: the authors insist that morality and ethics do not necessarily have a religious connection, or better, that they do not hang on the necessity of objective epistemology (to know, and to know how we know). Au contrare: a little history-doing will demonstrate that up until the Enlightenment (ca. 1750 AD)that virtually all of Western moral philosophy was deeply rooted in theology and/or religious primary sources. The ancient Greeks and Romans appealed to the gods, Judaism appealed to Yahweh (Greek: Adonai), and Christianity appealed to Jesus as the divine Logos (Word). Thus, if we added up objective epistemology and subjective epistemology in terms of years in operation, the Greeks, Romans, Jews and Christians win. We must also consider the words of probably the greatest representative of Existentialism, Jean-Paul Sartre, the Frenchman who witnessed the brutality of the Nazis during WWII, who quite emphatically stated in his book, "Existentialism and Human Emotions," that he actually grieved that God does not exist, because, he said, since God does not exist, we have no basis to establish ethics or morals. Thus, Sartre clearly understood the God-connection concerning ethics and morals, but do modern students?
In this post-modern world, objective ethical constructs have been substituted for what I call the Eternal-I, i.e., individuals appeal not to objective authority to establish morality and ethics, but to the subjective, Eternal-I, the "Me," or what I think is right or wrong. If everyone is able to appeal to their own standard of ethical behavior, then there is little objective bases for determinining true right and wrong.
If you decide to purchase MIB, I would balance the sections on capitalism with Von Hayek and Milton Freidman, two free market capitalists who understand both the beauty and necessity of wealth, human nature as desirous of incentive and rewards, limited government restriction and human autonomy (freedom), and the failure of Socialism, Marxism and confiscatory taxation. Concerning the failure of the last three, didn't we already learn that in high school economics?
Medicore review of reviews.......2007-05-01
4 stars= some good arguments to consider, and issues it provokes. Being a philisopher student, some of these arguments are strong.
Nuntius said: "Keynes, Hayek, and Friedman" were skipped in discussion. I know that Friedman was well included, in the case studies and in some chapters. Look at 4.3 for a real focus.
He also said that "Like ssaber, I was disappointed to find a three page "defense" of capitalism and a ten page attack of it in Chapter 4, "The Nature of Capitalism.""
I noticed a sentence stating that we can't dismiss a capitalist society because of the fact of where it brought us, where as the other systems didn't do so well. Therefore, I wouldn't really consider this a dismiss on capitalism.
For example, in page 158, they say "The debate over capitalism is a large and important one; the presentation that follows should be viewed as a stimulus to further discussion and not as the last word on th pros and cons of capitalism." Furthermore, "complete coverage of capitalism's features has filled many books" (154). This clearly states what the authors intend, as a mere stimulus. In fact, having a whole chapter seems to be sufficient to their intent.
Maybe they can expand the subject to add more back and forth criticisms, but we know that debate can be long. As long as they made that statement of it merely being a stimulus, I'm ok with it.
After all, capitalism is a very new concept with the foundation of the industrial revolution. Of course debate should ensue. But I guess they should end the chapter stating the "nonetheless, a capitalist framework has got us great heights."
God Bless.
-NVS
Horrible book/ Good seller.......2007-01-10
If you professor or school uses this book, protest. This book is not an interesting read. As far as the Seller I was satisfied with the condition of the book and the timley fashion on which it was recieved
Only mediocre.......2007-01-04
Don't waste time if you're looking for an excellent intro text for a business ethics course. This text has the following virtues:
-reasonable overview of normative ethical theory in chapter 2
-short, pithy case studies to motivate problems
The text has the following vices:
- it totally ignores libertarianism in the discussion of normative ethics (a significant oversight since it dominates the Western approach to property, contracts and other business issues)
-there is a biased inclusion of primary sources. For example, you'll find an essay in favor of unions but none opposing. There is an essay criticizing employment at will but none defending it. There is a defense of prferential treatment in hiring (e.g. affirmative action) but none criticizing it. There is a quasi-defense of manipulative advertising but none criticizing it.
-some of the primary sources are simply poor choices for a business ethics text. They are either poorly argued or merely tangential to the real issues. For example, "Buddhist Economics" by Schumacher, "Homosexuality, Prejudice, and Discrimination" by Mohr, "The Place of Non-humans in Environmental Issues" by Singer, etc.
Instead, I recommend the Beauchamp and Bowie anthology.
Book Description
Become a better business manager with LAWS AND ETHICS IN THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT! Organized around a set of current controversies where law, ethics and business converge, this textbook provides the tools and practice you need to make the tough ethical choices and decisions that may confront you as a business manager. Ethics is brought to life with a wealth of interactive projects including role plays, mock trials, mock hearings, debates, roundtables, and negations.
Customer Reviews:
Good for Business.......2007-03-09
The book is very clearly outlined and easy to read. It goes it depth without unnecessary information. The cases in the back are interesting and are supplemented with plenty of visuals.
Used in MBA program.......2006-12-21
This book was used for my law and ethics class in my MBA program. The book is actually quite good in breaking down business topics and looking at the precedents that helped shape our current laws. The book is also good at applying the law to actual events such as the Enron scandal and other legal events in the past few years. While some people might say that it is a waste of time to read this book because you are not going to become lawyers, I would argue that it is important to at least have a basic understanding of some business law.
Law and Ehtics in the Business Environment.......2005-09-16
I would have to compliment the teacher that picks this book for their course. The book is interesting and easy to read. The fact that most of the cases are from real life situations makes the reading more interesting and easy to follow! Great book.
Excellent Supplement.......1998-09-23
This book provides an excellent supplement to a regular college business law text by exposing real world dilemmas, and how they were handled by the courts. Can be used to generate discussion on ethical responsibilities, sexual harassment, and some aspects of agency law.
Book Description
Learn how to think like an auditor with CONTEMPORARY AUDITING: REAL ISSUES AND CASES! With examples pulled exclusively from real-world auditing cases, you'll quickly learn how to recognize and understand the critical factors and circumstances that determine the outcome of audits. Studying audits within the text provides you with the information about the true nature of the work environment and work roles of independent auditors.
Customer Reviews:
Questions concerning book.......2004-05-27
Do the case studies have questions and answers for students to look at?
Excellent Presentation of an Array of Stinking Cases.......1999-10-23
I can't say anything more about this book. The author's presentation skills and overall arrangements are marvelous. It's not only informative to read it, but extremely fun! Though my firm specializes in securities, internal control, and compliance areas, I still regularly raise those issues highlighted in this book to my colleagues over email or during conference. We all benefit from it a lot.
Book Description
Provides readers with the background knowledge and guidelines that wil enable them to test their own ethical positions in business situations.
KEY TOPICS: Topics included are: it outlines two approaches to ethical theory, an overview of deontological and consequentialist views, and the analysis of ethical reasoning according to stages of moral development. Also offers a step-by-step protocol for resolving ethical conflicts, many of which end in stalemates, plus much more.
Customer Reviews:
Complex but filled with useful information on ethical though.......1997-08-17
Have used the book for two years in a college level management course. Material is complex forcing the student to read and think. Text covers many ethical principles that are usually not contained in business ethics books. Cases are thought provoking
Customer Reviews:
A great review of the Code of Ethics with clear examples........1999-11-04
This book is a must-have for the counselor or the counseling graduate student. Each section of the Code of Ethics is set forth with two applicable examples. One example is the "do" and one example is the "don't." These examples clarify the Code and make it much more understandable.
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- Ethical Theory and Business, Seventh Edition
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- Ethics in Crime and Justice: Dilemmas and Decisions (Ethics in Crime and Justice)
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- Five Minds for the Future
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