The Ford Pinto Case: A Study in Applied Ethics, Business, and Society

by Douglas Birsch

This book brings together the basic documents needed for reaching an informed judgment on the central ethical question in the Pinto did Ford Motor Company act ethically in designing the Pinto fuel system and in deciding not to upgrade the integrity of that system until 1978? The five parts of this book cover the case, cost-benefit analysis, whistle blowing, product liability, and government regulations.

338 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Mindy Huspen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is not a particularly engaging read as it mostly consists of a compilation of reports, primary source material, and academic articles. However, it makes a good source for research which is what I used it for.