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Presenting research and case histories, this textbook focuses on the relationships between businesses and the society in which they operate, and in particular the state, consumers, the environment, communities, employees, and owners. Ethical and strategic aspects of technology, globalization, regulation, the influence of business in forming government policy, consumer information, product quality and safety, environmentalism, worker's rights, discrimination, and corporate governance are discussed. The authors teach at the University of Georgia. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Business and Society: Ethics and Stakeholder Management, 5th edition employs a stakeholder management framework, emphasizing business' social and ethical responsibilities to both external and internal stakeholder groups. A twin theme of business ethics to illustrate how ethical or moral considerations are included the public issues facing organizations and the decision making process of managers. The text is written from a managerial perspective that along with the twin themes of stakeholders and ethics, shows how to identify stakeholders, incorporate their concerns into the organization's strategy and operations, and also integrate ethical wisdom into their decision making process. In addition, 35 case histories are included to help connect theory and practice through timely and interesting examples.
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