Business Ethics

by Richard T. De George

This interesting, comprehensive book about business ethics argues that ethics is the ‘glue’ that makes successful business possible. It allows the reader to see the whole range of issues in business ethics rather than just selected topics. Its focus on internationalization and globalization is important, as it relates facts about this dynamic, growing aspect of corporate business. This book not only covers ethics, it also includes such topics as: management, production, marketing, finance, workers’ rights, and environmental issues; it enables readers to see how all of the issues presented are interrelated. An excellent resource and reference work for international corporate employees, marketing administrators, and human resource managers and employees.

Genres: Business

Paperback

First published January 1, 1982

About the author

Dr. Richard T. De George is University Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Business Administration and the director of the International Center for Ethics in Business at the University of Kansas. He is the author of numerous articles and books, including The Ethics of Information Technology and Business, Business Ethics, and Competing With Integrity in International Business. He is a past president of both the American Philosophical Association and the International Society of Business, Economics, and Ethics.

Reviews

[Brian Barnett · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just finished reading this textbook in preparation to teach my first-ever Business Ethics class. After 500+ pages, I now know more than I ever wanted to know about CEOs, CFOs, CPAs, ARMs, CDSs, LBOs, MBSs, CSR, the SEC, the WTO, the FDA, the FTC, the BBB, SMEs, and the impact of MNCs on LDCs. Basically, the takeaway lesson is this: There are way too many three-letter acronyms in business.