Business ethics : an ethical decision-making approach / / Mark S. Schwartz

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910165029803321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Chichester, : Wiley Blackwell, 2017; Chichester : , : Wiley Blackwell, , 2017
• ISBN: 1-118-39340-6; 1-118-39339-2
• Descrizione fisica: オンライン資料1件
• Collana: Foundations of business ethics
• Classificazione: 335.15; 174.4; 650.69
• Disciplina: 174.4
• Soggetti: Business ethics
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Non definito
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Includes bibliographical references and index
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Title Page -- Copyright -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction to Ethical Decision Making -- Unethical Activity in Society -- Unethical Activity in the Workplace -- Major Corporate Ethical Scandals -- An "Ethical Decision-Making Approach" to Business Ethics -- About This Book -- A Few Key Definitions -- The Organization of the Book -- Notes -- References -- Part One Descriptive Theory -- Chapter one What Determines Ethical Behavior? -- The "Good or Bad Apple" Approach to Ethical Decision Making -- The Situational Approach to Ethical Decision Making -- Chapter Summary -- Notes -- References. Chapter Two The Ethical Decision-Making ProcessEnvironmental Norms -- Moral Awareness Stage -- Moral Judgment Stage -- Intention Stage -- Moral Behavior Stage -- Chapter Summary -- Notes -- References -- Chapter Three Impediments to Proper Ethical Decision Making -- Improper Framing -- Cognitive Biases and Psychological Tendencies -- Moral Rationalizations -- Self-Interest -- Chapter Summary -- Notes -- References -- Part Two Normative Framework -- Chapter Four Distinguishing Right from Wrong -- Stage 1: Application of Moral Standards -- Stage 2: The Public-Parent-Pillow (3P) Filter. Putting It All Together: A Normative Framework for Ethical Decision MakingChapter ; Summary -- Notes -- References -- Chapter Five The Decision to Report Misconduct -- How Does the Decision to Blow the Whistle Take Place? -- Summary of Positions on the Morality of Reporting Misconduct -- Proposed Criteria for External Whistleblowing -- Proposed Criteria for Internal Whistleblowing -- Application of Criteria -- Chapter Summary -- Notes -- References -- Part Two Normative Framework -- Chapter Six Developing and Sustaining an Ethical Corporate Culture -- First Pillar: Core Ethical Values -- Second Pillar: Formal Ethics Program. Third Pillar: Ethical LeadershipOther Considerations to Sustaining an Ethical Corporate Culture -- Chapter Summary -- Notes -- References -- Chapter Seven What Would You Do? Common Workplace Dilemmas -- Different Types of Ethical Situations -- Pretending to be a Student to Get Competitive Information? -- Disclose Leaving Firm for Graduate School? -- Sending Emails to Boss's Personal Account? -- Take Advantage of Firm's 25 Dinner Policy? -- Disclose Impending Layoffs? -- Let Manager Take Credit for Your Analysis? -- Disclose Mistake to Manager and Client? -- Say Something When Boss Exaggerates Your Resume? Report Friend with Substance Abuse Problems?Hire Son of Important Client? -- Post Rave Reviews for Product on Internet? -- Summary of the Ethical Dilemmas -- Chapter Summary -- Notes -- References -- Conclusion Navigating the Moral High Road -- Implications for the Integrated and Multifaceted Ethical Decision-Making Models -- Key Recommendations and Takeaways -- Final Thoughts -- Notes -- References -- Appendix A Factors Affecting Moral Character -- Notes -- References -- Appendix B Descriptive Ethical Decision-Making Models -- Notes -- References -- Appendix C Normative Ethical Decision-Making Models -- Notes -- References.
• Sommario/riassunto: Business Ethics: An Ethical Decision-Making Approach presents a practical decision-making framework to aid in the identification, understanding, and resolution of complex ethical dilemmas in the workplace.-Focuses exclusively on three basic aspects of ethical decision making and behavior-how it actually takes place, how it should take place, and how it can be improved -Uses real-life examples of moral temptations and personal ethical dilemmas faced by employees and managers -Discusses the biases, psychological tendencies, moral rationalizations, and impact of self-interest as impediments to proper ethical decision making -Includes relevant examples of ethical misconduct and scandals appearing in the news media.