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Since its inception An Introduction to Business Ethics, by Joseph Desjardins has been a cutting-edge resource for the business ethics course. DesJardin's unique approach encompasses all that an introductory business ethics course is, from a multidisciplinary perspective. It offers critical analysis and integrates the perspective of philosophy with management, law, economics, and public policy.
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About the Author
Joe DesJardins is Professor in the philosophy department formed jointly by the College of St. Benedict and St. Johns University in Minnesota. He presently serves as the Executive Director of the Society for Business Ethics. Among his publications are: An Introduction to Business Ethics (McGraw Hill), Environmental Ethics: An Introduction to Environmental Philosophy (Wadsworth), of Contemporary Issues in Business Ethics, co-editor, with John McCall, (5th Ed, Wadsworth) , and the forthcoming Business, Ethics, and Sustainability: Ethics for the Next Industrial Revolution (Prentice Hall). He received his Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and taught for many years at Villanova University before moving to Minnesota.
Table of Contents
Chapter One: Why Study Ethics? Chapter Objectives Discussion Case: Enron Discussion Questions 1.1 Why Study Business Ethics? 1.2 Values and Ethics: Doing Good and Doing Well 1.3 The Nature and Goals of Business Ethics 1.4 Business Ethics and the Law 1.5 Ethics and Ethos 1.6 Morality, Virtues, and Social Ethics 1.7 Ethical Perspectives: Managers and Other Stakeholders Reflections on the Chapter Discussion Case Review Questions
Chapter Two: Ethical Theory and Business Chapter Objectives Discussion Case: Executive Compensation Discussion Questions 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Ethical Relativism and Reasoning in Ethics 2.3 Psychological Egoism 2.4 Modern Ethical Theory: Utilitarian Ethics 2.5 Challenges to Utilitarianism 2.6 Utilitarianism and Business Policy 2.7 Deontological Ethics 2.8 Virtue Ethics 2.9 Summary and Review Reflections on the Chapter Discussion Case Review Questions
Chapter Three: Corporate Social Responsibility Chapter Objectives Discussion Case: Wal-Mart Discussion Questions 3.1 Introduction 3.2 The Classical Model of Corporate Social Responsibility 3.3 Critical Assessment of the Classical Model: The Utilitarian Defense 3.4 Critical Assessment of the Classical Model: The Private Property Defense 3.5 Modified Version of the Classical Model: The Moral Minimum 3.6 The Stakeholder Theory 3.7 Summary and Review Reflections on the Chapter Discussion Case Review Questions
Chapter Four: Corporate Culture, Governance and Ethical Leadership Chapter Objectives Discussion Case: Johnson and Johnson Discussion Questions 4.1 What is Corporate Culture 4.2 Culture and Ethics 4.3 Ethical Leadership and Corporate Culture 4.4 Effective Leadership and Ethical Leadership 4.5 Building a Values-Based Corporate Culture 4.6 Mandating and Enforcing Culture: The Federal Sentencing Guidelines 4.7 Summary and Review Reflections on the Chapter Discussion Case Review Questions Chapter Five: The Meaning and Value of Work Chapter Objectives Discussion Case: Great Jobs and Meaningful Jobs Discussion Questions 5.1 Introduction 5.2 The Meanings of Work 5.3 The Value of Work 5.4 Conventional Views of Work 5.5 The Human Fulfillment Model 5.6 The Liberal Model of Work 5.7 Business' Responsibility for Meaningful Work 5.8 Summary and Review Reflections on the Chapter Discussion Case Review Questions
Chapter Six: Moral Rights in the Workplace Chapter Objectives Discussion Case: Employee Rights and Wrongs Discussion Questions 6.1 Introduction: Employee Rights 6.2 The Right to Work 6.3 Employment at Will 6.4 Due Process in the Workplace 6.5 Participation Rights 6.6 Employee Health and Safety 6.7 Privacy in the Workplace Reflections on the Chapter Discussion Case Review Questions
Chapter Seven: Employee Responsibilities Chapter Objectives Discussion Case: Professional and Managerial Responsibility at Enron and Arthur Andersen Discussion Questions 7.1 Introduction 7.2 The Narrow View of Employee Responsibilities: Employee as Agents 7.3 Professional Ethics and the Gatekeeper Function 7.4 Managerial Responsibility and Conflicts of Interests 7.5 Trust and Loyalty in the Workplace 7.6 Responsibilities to Third Parties: Honesty, Whistleblowing, and Insider Trading Honesty Whistleblowing Insider Trading Reflections on the Chapter Discussion Case Review Questions
Chapter Eight: Marketing Ethics: Product Safety and Pricing Chapter Objectives Discussion Case: Safety and Pricing in the Pharmaceutical Industry Discussion Questions 8.1 Introduction: Marketing and Ethics 8.2 Ethical Issues in Marketing: An Overview 8.3 Product Safety: From Caveat Emptor to Negligence 8.4 Strict Products Liability 8.5 Ethics and Pricing Reflections on the Chapter Discussion Case Review Questions
Chapter Nine: Marketing Ethics: Advertising and Target Marketing Chapter Objectives Discussion Case: Advertising and Marketing in the Pharmaceutical Industry Discussion Questions 9.1 Introduction: Ethics of Sales, Advertising, and Product Placement 9.2 Regulating Deceptive and Unfair Sales and Advertising 9.3 Marketing Ethics and Consumer Autonomy 9.4 Targeting the Vulnerable: Marketing and Sales Reflections on the Chapter Discussion Case Review Questions
Chapter Ten: Business' Environmental Responsibilities Chapter Objectives Discussion Case: Interface Corporation and Sustainable Business Discussion Questions 10.1 Introduction: Environmental Responsibilities 10.2 Environmental Pragmatism: Towards a Consensus on Environmental Responsibility 10.3 Corporate Social Responsibility and the Environment 10.4 Business' Responsibility and Environmental Regulation 10.5 Business Ethics and Sustainable Economics 10.6 Business Ethics in the Age of Sustainable Development 10.7 Conclusions Reflections on the Chapter Discussion Case Review Questions
Chapter Eleven: Diversity and Discrimination Chapter Objectives Discussion Case: Female Foreman and the Brotherhood Discussion Questions 11.1 Introduction: Diversity and Equality 11.2 Discrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action 11.3 Preferential Treatment in Employment 11.4 Arguments against Preferential Hiring 11.5 Arguments in Support of Preferential Hiring 11.6 Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Reflections on the Chapter Discussion Case Review Questions
Chapter Twelve: International Business and Globalization Chapter Objectives Discussion Case: Sweatshops Discussion Questions 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Ethical Relativism and Cross-Cultural Values 12.3 Cross-Cultural Values and International Rights 12.4 Globalization and International Business 12.5 Globalization and the Poor 12.6 "Race to the Bottom" 12.7 Democracy, Cultural Integrity, and Human Rights Reflections on the Chapter Discussion Case Review Questions
Index