Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. I. Introduction. Introducing straight talk about managing business ethics : where we're going and why -- pt. II. Ethics and the individual. Deciding what's right : a prescriptive approach ; Deciding what's right : a psychological approach ; Addressing individuals' common ethical problems -- pt. III. Managing ethics in the organization. Ethics as organizational culture ; Managing ethics and legal compliance ; Managing for ethical conduct ; Ethical problems for managers -- pt. IV. Organizational ethics and social responsibility. Corporate social responsibility ; Ethical problems of organizations ; Managing for ethics and social responsibility in a global business environment.

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