Ethical Issues in Business: Inquiries, Cases, and Readings

Table of Contents:
Thanks About the Author Note to Reader Section I – Introduction to Ethics in Business Making Ethical Decisions The Role of Ethics in Business A Few Words about Terminology How to Think about Ethics How to Discuss Ethics Closing Comments References and Further Reading Section II – Introduction to Ethical Theory Introductory Note Egoism Utilitarianism Kantian Ethics Virtue Ethics Feminist Ethics Naturalistic Theories Intuitionism Rights Theories Justice Theories Religionism Relativism Closing Note References and Further Reading Section III – Ethical Issues in Business Introductory Note Chapter 1 – Whistleblowing What to Do? – Rivertree’s GroceryIntroduction Whistleblowing and Professional Responsibility – Sissela Bok Whistleblowing and Employee Loyalty – Ronald Duska Case Study – Dr. Olivieri vs. Apotex Chapter 2 – Advertising What to Do? – AdNetIntroductionThe Inconclusive Ethical Case Against Manipulative Advertising – Michael J. Phillips The AIDS Crisis: Unethical Marketing Leads to Negligent Homicide – Franklin B. Krohn and Laura M. Milner Case Study – Youth News Network (YNN) Chapter 3 – Product Safety What to Do? – Back to BasicsIntroductionOn the Ethics of the Use of Animals in Science – Dale Jamieson and Tom Regan Nuclear Power—Some Ethical and Social Dimensions – Richard and Val Routly Case Study – DINP in PVC Teethers Chapter 4 – Employee Rights What to Do? – Caregivers’ OverloadIntroductionEthical Outsourcing in UK Financial Services: Employee Rights – Mike J. Henderson The Discourse of Control – Stephen Maguire Case Study – The Westray Mine Disaster Chapter 5 – Discrimination What to Do? – Woodworking at the Education CentreIntroductionAffirmative Action and Employment Equity in Canada – Susan Dimock and Christopher Tucker Is Mandatory Retirement Unfair Age Discrimination? – Gary A. Wedeking Case Study – Safeway’s Jewelry Policy Chapter 6 – Management/Union Matters What to Do? – The GrievanceIntroductionPublic Employees’ Right to Strike – Mary Gibson Ethics in Negotiation: Oil and Water or Good Lubrication? – H. Joseph Reitz, James A. Wall Jr., and Mary Sue Love Case Study – The McDonald’s Union Chapter 7 – Profit What to Do? – No Limits, Ltd.IntroductionEconomic Efficiency and the Quality of Life – Rockney Jacobsen Are Profits Deserved? – Grant A. Brown Case Study – Tembec: Losses to Profits Chapter 8 – Canadian Issues What to Do? – Canadian Natural Resources, Inc.IntroductionSustainability and Historical Injustice: Lessons from the Moose River Basin – Wesley Cragg and Mark Schwartz Business Ethics and National Identity in Quebec: Distinctiveness and Directions – Jean Pasquero Case Study – Hockey: A Disappearing Canadian Cultural Icon Chapter 9 – International Business What to Do? – The Processing FeeIntroductionEthics and Multinational Corporation vis–à–vis Developing Nations – James R. Simpson Business Ethics and the International Trade in Hazardous Wastes – Jang B. Singh and V.C. Lakhan Case Study – Microcredit: The Case of Calmeadow Chapter 10 – Business and the Environment What to Do? – Surprise Toxins Introduction Corporate Responsibility – Wayne Stewart and Peter Dickey If a Tree Falls… – John Palmer, Eugene Tan, and Kent A. Peacock Case Study – Ballard Power Systems: Zero Emission Vehicles Chapter 11 – The Medical Business What to Do? – The Fetal Tissue Transplant Business Introduction Ethics, Pricing and the Pharmaceutical Industry – Richard A. Spinello The Morality of Human Gene Patents – David B. Resnik Case Study – The St. Michael’s–Wellesley Hospital Merger Chapter 12 – Ethical Investing What to Do? – Put Your Money Where Your Morals Are! Introduction The Ethics of Investing – William B. Irvine Capitalist Crunch – Anders Hayden Case Study – Investing in China Section IV – Institutionalizing Ethics Introductory Note Ethics Offices / Officers / Committees Ethics Programs Codes of Ethics Ethics Consultants Ethics Audits Closing Note Appendix: I – Excerpts from ‘The Originals’ (Ethical Theories) Appendix II – Relevant Canadian Law and Landmark Cases Notes on the Contributors

About the Author :
Peg Tittle is a Professor of Philosophy at Nipissing University in Ontario.

Review :
“Ethical Issues in Business is a comprehensive package of articles, cases, and background discussion that provides an outstanding introduction to the subject for Canadian students. The text breathes fresh air into the study of business ethics; Tittle’s breezy, user-friendly style puts the lie to the impression that a business ethics text has to be boring.” — Paul Viminitz, University of Lethbridge