Business ethics: an ethical decision-making approach

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Title Page;
Copyright;
Acknowledgments;
Introduction to Ethical Decision Making;
Unethical Activity in Society;
Unethical Activity in the Workplace;
Major Corporate Ethical Scandals;
An "Ethical Decision-Making Approach" to Business Ethics;
About This Book;
A Few Key Definitions;
The Organization of the Book;
Notes; References;

Part One Descriptive Theory;
Chapter one What Determines Ethical Behavior?;
The "Good or Bad Apple" Approach to Ethical Decision Making;
The Situational Approach to Ethical Decision Making;
Chapter Summary;
Notes;
References.

Chapter Two The Ethical Decision-Making Process Environmental Norms;
Moral Awareness Stage;
Moral Judgment Stage;
Intention Stage;
Moral Behavior Stage;
Chapter Summary;
Notes;
References;

Chapter Three Impediments to Proper Ethical Decision Making;
Improper Framing;
Cognitive Biases and Psychological Tendencies;
Moral Rationalizations;
Self-Interest;
Chapter Summary;
Notes;
References;

Part Two Normative Framework;
Chapter Four Distinguishing Right from Wrong;
Stage 1: Application of Moral Standards;
Stage 2: The Public-Parent-Pillow (3P) Filter.
Putting It All Together: A Normative Framework for Ethical Decision Making Chapter Summary;
Notes;
References;

Chapter Five The Decision to Report Misconduct;
How Does the Decision to Blow the Whistle Take Place?;
Summary of Positions on the Morality of Reporting Misconduct;
Proposed Criteria for External Whistleblowing;
Proposed Criteria for Internal Whistleblowing;
Application of Criteria;
Chapter Summary;
Notes;
References;
Part Two Normative Framework;
Chapter Six Developing and Sustaining an Ethical Corporate Culture;
First Pillar: Core Ethical Values;
Second Pillar: Formal Ethics Program.
Third Pillar: Ethical Leadership Other Considerations to Sustaining an Ethical Corporate Culture;
Chapter Summary;
Notes;
References;

Chapter Seven What Would You Do? Common Workplace Dilemmas;
Different Types of Ethical Situations;
Pretending to be a Student to Get Competitive Information?;
Disclose Leaving Firm for Graduate School?;
Sending Emails to Boss's Personal Account?;
Take Advantage of Firm's 25 Dinner Policy?;
Disclose Impending Layoffs?;
Let Manager Take Credit for Your Analysis?;
Disclose Mistake to Manager and Client?;
Say Something When Boss Exaggerates Your Resume? Report Friend with Substance Abuse Problems? Hire Son of Important Client?;
Post Rave Reviews for Product on Internet?;
Summary of the Ethical Dilemmas;
Chapter Summary;
Notes; References;
Conclusion Navigating the Moral High Road;
Implications for the Integrated and Multifaceted Ethical Decision-Making Models;
Key Recommendations and Takeaways;
Final Thoughts;
Notes;
References;
Appendix A Factors Affecting Moral Character;
Notes;
References;
Appendix B Descriptive Ethical Decision-Making Models;
Notes;
References;
Appendix C Normative Ethical Decision-Making Models;
Notes;
References.

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