The Oxford handbook of business ethics /
Business ethics
edited by George G. Brenkert, Tom L. Beauchamp.
- Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2010.
- xii, 733 p. ; ill. b&w ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Basic philosophical issues -- The Methods of Business Ethics / The Place of Ethical Theory in Business Ethics / Competitive markets and corporate responsibility -- The Ideal and Ideal of Capitalism / The Public Authority of the Managers of Private Organizations / Corporate Responsibility and its Constituents / Economic justice and consumer rights -- Executive Compensation: Unjust or Just Right? / Just Access to Health Care and Pharmaceuticals / Universal norms and the relativity of moral judgments -- Relativism, Multiculturalism, and Universal Norms: Their Role in Business Ethics / Business and Human Rights: A Principle and Value-Based Analysis / Moral Issues in Globalization / The use and protection of information -- Deception and Information Disclosure in Business and Professional Ethics / Informational Privacy / The Moral Problem in Insider Trading / Intellectual Property Rights / Incentives and influence -- Conflict of Interest / Corruption and Bribery / Business in Politics: Lobbying and Corporate Campaign Contributions / Employee rights and corporate responsibilities -- Discrimination, Affirmative Action, and Diversity in Business / Whistle Blowing, Moral Integrity, and Organizational Ethics / Employment at Will and Employee Rights / Working Conditions: Safety and Sweatshops / Environmental Ethics and Responsibilities / The Mirage of Product Safety / Creating moral organizations -- Organizational Integrity and Moral Climates / Ronald M. Green and Aine Donovan -- Robert Audi -- Gerald Gaus -- Christopher McMahon -- Kenneth E. Goodpaster -- John R. Boatright -- Paul T. Menzel -- Tom L. Beauchamp -- Wesley Cragg -- Carol C. Gould -- Thomas L. Carson -- Richard A. Spinello -- Alan Strudler -- Richard T. De George -- Wayne Norman and Chris MacDonald -- Manuel Velasquez -- Andrew Stark -- Bernard Boxill -- George G. Brenkert -- John J. McCall and Patricia H. Werhane -- Denis G. Arnold -- Lisa H. Newton -- John Hasnas -- Norman E. Bowie. Pt. 1. Ch. 1. Ch. 2. Pt. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5. Pt. 3. Ch. 6. Ch. 7. Pt. 4. Ch. 8. Ch. 9. Ch. 10. Pt. 5. Ch. 11. Ch. 12. Ch. 13. Ch. 14. Pt. 6. Ch. 15. Ch. 16. Ch. 17. Pt. 7. Ch. 18. Ch. 19. Ch. 20. Ch. 21. Ch. 22. Ch. 23. Pt. 9. Ch. 24.
Business ethics raises many important philosophical issues. A first set of issues concerns the methodology of business ethics. What is the role of ethical theory in business ethics? To what extent, if at all, can thinking in business ethics be enhanced by philosophy, so as to provide real moral guidance? Another set of issues involves questions regarding markets, capitalism, and economic justice. There are related concerns about the nature of business organizations and the responsibilities they have to their members, owners, and society.
The Oxford Handbook of Business Ethics is a comprehensive treatment of the field of business ethics as seen from a philosophical approach. The volume consists of 24 essays that survey the field of business ethics in a broad and accessible manner, covering all major topics about the relationship between ethical theory and business ethics. The chapters are written by accomplished philosophers who offer a systematic interpretation of their topics and discuss various moral controversies and dilemmas that plague business relationships and government-business relationships. Readers are thus presented with the major views that define the topic of the essay with critical discussions of those views, as well as topical bibliographies that identify key works in the field. In addition to philosophers who work in this area, the volume will be of interest to those in business and society seeking an up-to-date resource on this vital field.