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Business Ethics Denis Collins

Business Ethics By Denis Collins

Business Ethics by Denis Collins


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Business Ethics: Best Practices for Designing and Managing Ethical Organizations by Denis Collins

Business Ethics: Best Practices for Designing and Managing Ethical Organizations, Second Edition focuses on how to create organizations of high integrity and superior performance. Author Denis Collins shows how to design organizations that reinforce ethical behavior and reduce ethical risks using his unique Optimal Ethics Systems Model that outlines how to hire and train ethical employees, make ethical decisions, and create a trusting, productive work environment. Taking a practical approach, this text is packed with tips, strategies, and real-world case studies that profile a wide variety of businesses, industries, and issues.

New to This Edition:

  • Premium Ethical Dilemma videos located in the Interactive eBook challenge students to practice their ethical reasoning and ethical decision-making skills.
  • New case studies tackle complex ethical issues through real-world companies such as the NFL, Wells Fargo, Exxon Mobil, and Volkswagen.
  • New chapter-opening ethical dilemmas based on real situations allow students to grapple with the grey areas of business ethics.
  • Optimal Ethics System Check-Up surveys summarize the best practices discussed in the chapter to allow students to assess, benchmark, and continuously improve their own organization.
  • Ethics in the News activities profile real-world events such as United Airlines' removal of a passenger on an overbooked flight to challenge students to think critically about how they would respond in a particular situation.
  • Up for Debate features highlight contentious issues that students encounter in real life (such as Facebook privacy).

Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgments About the Author PART I. AN INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ETHICS 1. Unethical Behaviors in Organizations and Human Nature Chapter Outline Learning Objectives What Would You Do? - Budget Estimates Ethical Issues at Work Costs Associated With Unethical Behaviors Competitive Advantages of Ethical Organizations Human Nature Cognitive and Moral Development Why Do Good People Behave Unethically? Summary Key Words Chapter Questions Digital Resources 2. The Evolution of Business Ethic Chapter Outline Learning Objectives What Would You Do? - International Arrangements The Historical Flow of Civilization and Business Ethics Freedom, Rights, and the Ethics of Capitalism Business Ethics Under Capitalism Extent of Social Responsibilities From Regulation to Ethical Encouragements The Optimal Ethics Systems Model Work Culture Summary Key Words Chapter Questions Digital Resources PART II. ONBOARDING AND TRAINING 3. Hiring Ethical People Chapter Outline Learning Objectives What Would You Do? - Resume Information Importance of an Ethics Screen The Six-Step Ethics Job Screen Process Step 1: Ethics Screen Notice Step 2: Legal Ground Rules Step 3: Behavioral Information Step 4: Personality Traits and Related Characteristics Step 5: Interview Questions Step 6: Post-Interview Tests Summary Key Words Chapter Questions Digital Resources 4. CODES OF ETHICS AND CODES OF CONDUCT Chapter Outline Learning Objectives What Would You Do? - Double Standard Difference Between a Code of Ethics and a Code of Conduct Purpose and Importance of Codes Code of Ethics Code of Conduct Implementing an Effective Code Communication Strat Annual Code of Ethics Assessment Summary Key Words Chapter Questions Digital Resources 5. ETHICAL DECISION MAKING Chapter Outline Learning Objectives What Would You Do? - Dismissal and Promotion Politics Ethical Behavior Model Systematic Rational Ethical Decision-Making Process The Six Ethical Theories Reaching a Moral Conclusion: Volkswagen Persuading Others Ten Ethical Hazard Approaching Signs Summary Key Words Chapter Questions Digital Resources 6. ETHICS TRAINING Chapter Outline Learning Objectives What Would You Do? - Damage Claims Building Awareness, Trust, and a High-Integrity Work Culture Organization Ethical Code of Conduct Workshops Ethical Decision-Making Workshops Ethical Self-Awareness Workshops Assessing the Ethics Training Workshops Summary Key Words Chapter Questions Digital Resources 7. RESPECTING EMPLOYEE DIVERSITY Chapter Outline Learning Objectives What Would You Do? - Advice Four Dimensions of Diversity History of Ethnic and Religious Diversity and Discrimination Workplace Discrimination Diversity Management Diversity Training Workshops Summary Key Words Chapter Questions Digital Resources PART III. MANAGING INTERNAL OPERATIONS 8. ETHICS REPORTING SYSTEMS Chapter Outline Learning Objectives What Would You Do? - Signed or Anonymous Employee Silence on Ethical Misconduct Ethically Approachable Managers Ethics Point Person Ethics Assist Lines Whistleblowing Encouraged by Government Summary Key Words Chapter Questions Digital Resources 9. MANAGERS AS ETHICAL LEADERS AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS Chapter Outline Learning Objectives What Would You Do? - Work Credit Managerial Role Modeling and Leadership Styles Ethical Leadership Goals Fostering Ethical Behaviors Ethical Employee Performance Appraisals Disciplining Ethical Violations Summary Key Words Chapter Questions Digital Resources 10. ETHICALLY ENGAGING AND EMPOWERING EMPLOYEES Chapter Outline Learning Objectives What Would You Do? - Unproductive Senior Manager Extent and Benefits of Employee Engagement Ethically Engaging Employees Ethically Empowering Employees Empowering Through Teams Empowering Through Group-Based Financial Incentives Summary Key Words Chapter Questions Digital Resources PART IV. BEING AN ETHICAL CITIZEN IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY 11. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Chapter Outline Learning Objectives What Would You Do? - Environmentally Friendly Cabinets Environmental Trends and Climate Change Governmental and Other Responses Competitive Advantages of Being Eco-Friendly Going Green Companies Managing the Environmental Change Process Green Organization Features Green Operations: Design and Assessments Summary Key Words Chapter Questions Digital Resources 12. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND RESPECT Chapter Outline Learning Objectives What Would You Do? - Beyond Legal Compliance Business Case for Community Involvement Managing Stakeholders Philanthropy and Volunteerism Work-Life Balance and Social Entrepreneurship International Corporate Citizenship Assessment and Reporting Summary Key Words Chapter Questions Digital Resources PART V. CASES CASE 1: The Inordinate Power of Big Pharma CASE 2: Philanthrocapitalism: Billionaires Give Back, Their Way CASE 3: The Corporate Data Breach of Ashley Madison CASE 4: Legalizing Marijuana in the United States CASE 5: ExxonMobil and Climate Change: Increasing Profits and Misleading Shareholders CASE 6: Taxes on Soda Pop: A Boon to Public Health or an Infringement of Individual Rights? CASE 7: Rajat Gupta and Insider Trading CASE 8: Deutsche Bank's Path Back to Profitability: From Corruption to Compliance CASE 9: The NFL, NCAA, and Concussions: The Unethical Exploitation of Athletes CASE 10: Monsanto: A Global Giant With a Giant Image Problem CASE 11: The Pros and Cons of a Living Wage CASE 12: The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): A Legal and Ethical Gray Area CASE 13: Corporate Social Responsibility and the Fair-Trade Movement: How Fair Is Fair Trade? CASE 14: The Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Scandal: An Expensive Corporate Ethics Debacle CASE 15: Financial Fraud and Breach of Trust at Wells Fargo Appendix Glossary Endnotes Case Study Notes Index

Additional information

CIN1506388051VG
9781506388052
1506388051
Business Ethics: Best Practices for Designing and Managing Ethical Organizations by Denis Collins
Used - Very Good
Paperback
SAGE Publications Inc
20180414
608
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