Customer Reviews

Moral Issues in Business

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

Well, I happen to disagree with previous comment. Not only did I like the course, I also liked the book. It wasn't an easy reading, I got to tell you. Sometimes it took more than one reading and several minutes or reflecting to figure out what the authors were talking about. But in the end it all made sense. And as a bonus the book went into great detail on philosophy, psychology, political science, and economics which I found quite helpful, since as a business major I didn't have a chance to take courses in first three subjects mentioned. The best thing, however, was, that almost a year later in packed Helsinki bar, I was able for about 15 minutes to talk about greatest German and French philosophers - all about them I learned from this book.

Its a great book, however, Rome was not built in a day. The book needs to be more focus and condense.

4 stars= some good arguments to consider, and issues it provokes. Being a philisopher student, some of these arguments are strong.

Nuntius said: "Keynes, Hayek, and Friedman" were skipped in discussion. I know that Friedman was well included, in the case studies and in some chapters. Look at 4.3 for a real focus.

He also said that "Like ssaber, I was disappointed to find a three page "defense" of capitalism and a ten page attack of it in Chapter 4, "The Nature of Capitalism.""

I noticed a sentence stating that we can't dismiss a capitalist society because of the fact of where it brought us, where as the other systems didn't do so well. Therefore, I wouldn't really consider this a dismiss on capitalism.
For example, in page 158, they say "The debate over capitalism is a large and important one; the presentation that follows should be viewed as a stimulus to further discussion and not as the last word on th pros and cons of capitalism." Furthermore, "complete coverage of capitalism's features has filled many books" (154). This clearly states what the authors intend, as a mere stimulus. In fact, having a whole chapter seems to be sufficient to their intent.


Maybe they can expand the subject to add more back and forth criticisms, but we know that debate can be long. As long as they made that statement of it merely being a stimulus, I'm ok with it.

After all, capitalism is a very new concept with the foundation of the industrial revolution. Of course debate should ensue. But I guess they should end the chapter stating the "nonetheless, a capitalist framework has got us great heights."

God Bless.
-NVS

If you professor or school uses this book, protest. This book is not an interesting read. As far as the Seller I was satisfied with the condition of the book and the timley fashion on which it was recieved

Great book. Easy to read and has many case studies at the ends of chapters that help reinforce the chapter. I am only reading the book as part of a class, but it makes the class enjoyable.

My package arrived on time and in the same condition that was promised. Very quick to ship! I would buy from this buyer again.

This book touches on a lot of moral issues in business. The case studies at the end of the chapters really get you thinking. If you like philosophy and business this is a good book to get.

Taking this course next semester, did not know where else to go besided Amazon. Fair price and fast shipping, just in time for the class-Thanks!

This is an awesome textbook, which provide real case examples of moral issues in business. It's easy to read and comprehend the major terms regarding morality in the workplace.

Book was a little worn down, but it didn't really matter to me. Book besides that is in great condition and going to good use.