This widely used business ethics book begins by introducing student readers to moral reasoning. A collection of readings & cases from both philosophical literature & business articles apply ethical theory to real-life business situations. Well-known scandals involving companies like Enron, WorldCom, Tyco, Merrill Lynch & Parmalat have increased public awareness of business ethics, underscored its importance, & ushered in a new era of increased corporate regulation & governance. Now, more than ever, students planning on entering the business world, & anyone working for a corporation, investing in stock or even interacting with businesses will benefit from a basic understanding of business ethics.