Ethics and the Conduct of Business

by John R. Boatright and Jeffery D. Smith

Book Overview

Ethical Issues in Developing Business Policies Ethics and the Conduct of Business is a comprehensive and up-to-date discussion of the most prominent issues in the field of business ethics, and the major positions and arguments on these issues. Numerous real-life examples and case studies are used throughout the book to increase understanding of issues, stimulate class discussion, and show the relevance of the discussion...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0205053130
• ISBN13: 9780205053131
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.9" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

No Other Text Required

John Boatright's text is the only teaching text you'll ever need for a course in business ethics. Whatever the instructor finds missing can be supplemented, easily, with handouts (cases, articles etc.) However, Boatright might do well to rethink inclusion of the chapter on ethics in finance, which tracks his book on the subject. It seems odd to include a chapter dealing with ethics in only one industry. Also, there is much that this chapter leaves out, as the subject matter warrants a much broader treatment than is given either here or in Boatright's book on that subject. "Finance" refers to a very broad universe of activities, many of which are not addressed in this chapter. It is the only chapter I skip in my courses in business and professional ethics. That said, this is a very good text, written in jargon-free language in chapters of reasonable length. I recommend it.

Business Ethics

This is a good book to start studying the Business Ethics. Kind of convoluted to learn about the business ethics theories. The cases presented are very well described and right to the point based on the topics covered.

Very satisfied!

Shipment was timely and well packaged. Thank you! Will buy again

Excellent teaching text

Have used this text (2nd and now 3rd editions)to teach business ethics classes at the graduate and undergraduate levels for several years. It is well written and popular with students. Case studies represent the spectrum of ethics issues found in business today. The foundational ethics theory is clearly articulated, appropriate and sufficient.

A comprehensive overview of business ethics

In Ethics and the Conduct of Business, Boatright presents a well thought out and comprehensive study of Business and Ethics. Tracing the historical foundations of business ethics and deeply examining the moral, legal, and economic prespectives proves to be a worthwhile reading experience. Sometimes and bit dry but easily understood with worthy case examples, I would reccomend this book to any interested party.