Recognizing an Ethical Issue (Ethical Awareness) Although we have described a number of relationships and situations that may generate ethical issues, in practice it can be […]
Chapter Introduction clivewa/ Shutterstock.com Chapter Objectives · Define ethical issues in the context of organizational ethics · Examine ethical issues as they relate to the basic values […]
Implementing a Stakeholder Perspective An organization that develops effective corporate governance and understands the importance of business ethics and social responsibility in achieving success should also […]
Greater Demands for Accountability and Transparency Just as improved ethical decision making requires more of employees and executives, boards of directors are also experiencing a greater […]
The shareholder model of corporate governance is founded in classic economic precepts, including the goal of maximizing wealth for investors and owners. For publicly traded firms, […]
Ethics and compliance programs Source: Cydney Posner, “NACD releases ‘Critical Issues for Board Focus in 2015’,” PubCo @ Cooley, November 13, 2014, http://cooleypubco.com/2014/11/13/nacd-releases-critical-issues-for-board-focus-in-2015/ (accessed April 6, 2017) A […]
Corporate Governance Provides Formalized Responsibility to Stakeholders Most businesses, and often many subjects taught in business schools, operate under the assumption that the purpose of business […]
Is It Acceptable to Promote a Socially Irresponsible but Legal Product to Stakeholders? When you think of cheating, you may think of irresponsible behavior in the […]
2-3Issues in Social Responsibility Social responsibility rests on a stakeholder orientation. The realities of global warming, obesity, consumer protection, and other issues are causing companies to […]