Ethics and the Conduct of Business (5th Edition) [Paperback]

John R. Boatright (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0131947214 | ISBN-13: 978-0131947214 | Publication Date: January 8, 2006 | Edition: 5

This comprehensive and balanced book gives a thorough treatment of the most prominent issues of business ethics and the major positions and arguments on these issues. An abundance of case studies help illustrate topics such as: whistle-blowing, discrimination and affirmative action, occupational health and safety, ethics in finance, and ethics in international business. For professionals in the field who want an up-to-date discussion of the most prominent issues of business ethics.

Editorial Reviews

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"The text is great-it is interesting to read and has a great blend of theory and practice...I think the foundation supporting research on the various theories was particularly well done.  Whistle blowing chapter was a gem and so on target"--Thomas E. Griffin, Indiana Wesleyan University

 

"The cases in the textbook are excellent in all of the chapters.  They are current and there is a nice variety of issues/subjects/parties involved in the cases."--Peter L. Stone, Spartanburg Technical College

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This comprehensive single-author text provides balanced and thorough treatment of the major problem areas of business ethics along with abundant cases to facilitate class discussion. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 450 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 5 edition (January 8, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131947214
• ISBN-13: 978-0131947214
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #497,699 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent teaching text, February 15, 2001

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Christine Martin "Leadership Coach" (Wake Forest, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ethics and the Conduct of Business (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

Have used this text (2nd and now 3rd editions)to teach business ethics classes at the graduate and undergraduate levels for several years. It is well written and popular with students. Case studies represent the spectrum of ethics issues found in business today. The foundational ethics theory is clearly articulated, appropriate and sufficient.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive overview of business ethics, October 4, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Ethics and the Conduct of Business (Paperback)

In Ethics and the Conduct of Business, Boatright presents a well thought out and comprehensive study of Business and Ethics. Tracing the historical foundations of business ethics and deeply examining the moral, legal, and economic prespectives proves to be a worthwhile reading experience. Sometimes and bit dry but easily understood with worthy case examples, I would reccomend this book to any interested party.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Business Ethics, January 9, 2007

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Ramon E. Gomez (Tampa, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ethics and the Conduct of Business (5th Edition) (Paperback)

This is a good book to start studying the Business Ethics. Kind of convoluted to learn about the business ethics theories. The cases presented are very well described and right to the point based on the topics covered.