Ethics and Business: An Introduction

Kevin Gibson's introduction to business ethics provides a clear and accessible framework for understanding ethical issues in the contemporary world, with examples and discussions of relevant cases.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 298 pages
Publication date: 05 January 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This comprehensive introduction to business ethics provides a clear and accessible framework for understanding the critical and complex ethical issues confronting businesses in the contemporary world. Kevin Gibson, a renowned expert in the field, elucidates ethical concepts in straightforward language, demonstrating how terms such as responsibility, autonomy, justice, equality, rights, and beneficence are fundamental to the ways in which businesses should operate. Through numerous examples and case studies, Gibson explores a wide range of topics, including the Volkswagen scandal, Wells Fargo's unethical practices, the Boeing 737 Max crisis, and the exploitation of rare earth minerals. He also pays close attention to emerging issues such as the gig economy, internet commerce, racial and gender justice, and concerns about the impact of businesses on global climate change. Written in a lively and engaging style, Gibson's book offers readers the tools they need to identify and understand a diverse range of problematic ethical issues that affect us all. Whether you are a business professional, student, or simply interested in understanding the ethical dimensions of contemporary society, this book is an essential resource for navigating the complex terrain of business ethics.

Weight: 544g
Dimension: 169 x 243 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009096898
Edition number: 2 Revised edition