Understanding Business Ethics

by Peter A. Stanwick, Sarah D. Stanwick

Overview

"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."

—Volker Brecht, Southern University at New Orleans

 

Filled with real-world case studies and examples of ethical dilemmas, Understanding Business Ethics, Third Edition prepares students and managers alike to make ethical decisions in today’s complex, global environment. Bestselling authors Peter A. Stanwick and Sarah D. Stanwick explain the fundamental importance of ethical leadership, decision making, and strategic planning while examining emerging trends in business ethics such as the developing world, human rights, environmental sustainability, and technology. In addition to presenting information related to the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the text’s 26 real-world cases profile a variety of industries, countries, and ethical issues in a way that is relevant and meaningful to students’ lives.

 

The Third Edition features new cases from well-known companies such as Disney and General Motors, new coverage of emerging topics such as big data and social media, expanded coverage of corporate social responsibility, and more. Using an applied approach, this text helps students understand why and how business ethics really do matter!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781506303253
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	09/16/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	600
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

Peter A. Stanwick is an associate professor emeritus in the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship at Auburn University. His research has been published in various journals, including The Journal of Business Ethics, Management Decision, The Journal of Corporate Citizenship, The Journal of Corporate Accounting and Finance, Business Strategy and the Environment, Eco-Management and Auditing, American Business Review, International Journal of Commerce and Management, Southern Business Review, International Journal of Management, Journal of Business Strategies, Journal of Organizational Change Management, Journal of Business and Economic Perspectives, Journal of Hospital Marketing, and The International Journal of Organizational Analysis. In addition, Dr. Stanwick served as a reviewer for the Journal of Business Ethics. He was invited to present papers in 2004 and 2011 at Oxford University. Dr. Stanwick has received two grants from the Daniel F. Breeden Endowments for Faculty Enhancement and a Pursell Ethics Grant. In 1995, Dr. Stanwick received the Graduate Faculty Member Award for Excellence by the Association of Graduate Business Students at Auburn University. Dr. Stanwick taught strategic management at the undergraduate and graduate level, international management at the undergraduate level, and business ethics at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition, Dr. Stanwick was the College of Business Advisor for Sigma Iota Epsilon (The National Honorary and Professional Management Fraternity) and the Committee of 19, which addresses the social problems of hunger.

Sarah D. Stanwick is associate professor emerita in the School of Accountancy at Auburn University. Her research has been published in various journals, including The Journal of Business Ethics, Advances in Accounting, The Accounting Educators’ Journal, The Journal of Corporate Accounting and Finance, The CPA Journal, The Journal of Corporate Citizenship, Business Strategy and the Environment, Eco-Management and Auditing, and the International Journal of Commerce and Management. While at Auburn University, she has received two Daniel F. Breeden Endowments for Faculty Enhancement and a Pursell Ethics Grant. In addition, she received a grant from the World Resources Institute to write an instructional case on the pulp and paper industry in Alabama. She has taught financial and managerial/cost accounting at the undergraduate and graduate levels. She has also taught accounting ethics at the graduate level. Her research interests include the areas of environmental accounting, ethical issues for managers and accountants, and social responsibility issues. She has served as the College Diversity Officer, the advisor for the Auburn University chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma (the international honor society for achievement in the study of business) and the advisor for the Auburn University Women in Business Organization. During her tenure at Auburn, she has directed a successful community outreach program on financial literacy, Tiger$ense. She is a retired certified public accountant. Together, Sarah and Peter have two adult children, Olivia and John, and one faithful miniature dachshund, Belle.

 

 

 

Table of Contents

I. FROM ETHICAL FOUNDATION TO ADDRESSING STAKEHOLDER NEEDS
1. The Foundation of Ethical Thought
2. The Evolving Complexities of Business Ethics
3. Stakeholders and Corporate Social Responsibility
II. INTERNAL FOCUS OF ETHICAL ISSUES
4. Financial Reporting
5. Leadership and Corporate Governance
6. Strategic Planning and Corporate Culture
7. Decision Making and Human Resource Issues
III. EXTERNAL FOCUS OF ETHICAL ISSUES
8. Ethics and Environmental Sustainability
9. Ethics and Information Technology
10. Marketing and Advertising
11. Ethical Issues in the Developing World
IV. DEVELOPING AND EVALUATING A STRONG ETHICAL FOCUS
12. Establishing a Code of Ethics and Ethical Guidelines
13. Evaluating Corporate Ethics
Cases

Editorial Reviews

The cases that are listed seem genuinely interesting and relevant. I'm glad to see a mix of cases that address both illegal and legal but questionable practices.”

Morgan Milner

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

Elissa F. Magnant

Great textbook, with relevant cases from the real world.

Biruk Alemayehu

"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."

Volker Brecht

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

Jason Myrowitz

Students like this book! It is very readable and the examples are appreciated.”

Rochelle Brooks

"The most updated, comprehensive book you can use to teach ethics!"

Michael Pierce

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

Alberto Costa