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Revised in the midst of the worst global financial crisis since the Great Depression, the new edition of Honest Work: A Business Ethics Reader reflects and reinforces the editors' assertion that business ethics is primarily about the ethics of individuals. It provides a unique focus on the personal dimension of ethics by challenging students to consider the relationship between the ways in which people do business and the kind of lives they want to live.Now in its second edition, Honest Work provides a practical overview of business ethics that concentrates on the ethical problems and dilemmas students are most likely to face in their prospective work environments. Featuring 103 articles and 80 cases, the book covers a wide spectrum of issues, ranging from such classic topics as honesty and trust in the workplace, whistleblowing, product liability, finance ethics, and conflicts of interest to more cuttingedge areas like environmental ethics and ethics and technology. Excerpts from plays, short stories, and novelsincluding Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman and George Orwell's 'Shooting an Elephant'enliven the text. Each reading and chapter is followed by engaging questions for study and discussion. Offering a welcome alternative to the impersonal tone of most business ethics texts, the editors address students in an appealing and conversational manner.Integrating new material on technology, hedge funds and derivatives, and the future of the free market, the second edition features sixteen new readingsby such eminent philosophers as Harry G. Frankfurt, Robert Nozick, and Judith Jarvis Thomsonand five provocative new cases, including 'Martha Stewart Focuses on Her Salad' and 'Dancing with the Dragon: Google Goes to China.'Ideal for introductory undergraduate and MBA courses in business ethics, the text is supplemented by an updated Companion Website (www.oup.com/us/ciulla) containing chapter objectives and summaries, essay questions, and suggested readings and web links. An Instructor's Manual with Test Bank is available to adopters.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Honest Work: A Business Ethics Reader'? A: The book emphasizes the personal dimension of business ethics, encouraging readers to reflect on how their business practices align with their personal values.
- Q: How many articles and cases are included in the second edition? A: The second edition features 103 articles and 80 cases, addressing a wide range of ethical issues in business.
- Q: What are some of the key topics covered in this book? A: Key topics include honesty, trust in the workplace, whistle-blowing, finance ethics, environmental ethics, and ethics in technology.
- Q: Is there any supplementary material available for instructors? A: Yes, an Instructor's Manual with a Test Bank is available for adopters, along with an updated Companion Website offering additional resources.
- Q: Who are the editors of this book? A: The book is edited by Joanne B. Ciulla, who is known for her work in business ethics.
- Q: What is the publication date of the second edition? A: The second edition was published on February 17, 2010.
- Q: What type of courses is this book suitable for? A: It is ideal for introductory undergraduate and MBA courses in business ethics.
- Q: Does this book include any literary excerpts? A: Yes, it includes excerpts from plays, short stories, and novels, such as Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman' and George Orwell's 'Shooting an Elephant'.
- Q: What makes this book different from other business ethics texts? A: It offers a conversational tone and integrates real-world dilemmas, making it more engaging and relatable for students.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.