Business EthicsPresents a balanced account of the ethical considerations which should be present in decisions made in business. Examines the responsiblities of all participants in the enterprise of business. Introduces the reader to moral responsibility, provides the basis for that responsibility, indicates the extent to which corporations have moral responsibilities over and above the pursuit of profit. |
Contents
THE MORAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF BUSINESS | 17 |
MORALITY IN THE PRACTICE OF BUSINESS | 45 |
MORAL ISSUES FOR BUSINESS MANAGERS | 67 |
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