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Since its inception An Introduction to Business Ethics, by Joseph Desjardins has been a cutting-edge resource for the business ethics course. DesJardin's unique approach encompasses all that an introductory business ethics course is, from a multidisciplinary perspective. It offers critical analysis and integrates the perspective of philosophy with management, law, economics, and public policy.

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• Preface(p. xii)
• Chapter 1 Why Study Ethics?(p. 1)
• Learning Objectives(p. 1)
• Discussion Case: Bernard Madoff's Ponzi Scheme(p. 2)
• Discussion Questions(p. 3)
• 1.1 Why Study Business Ethics?(p. 3)
• 1.2 Values and Ethics: Doing Good and Doing Well(p. 6)
• 1.3 The Nature and Goals of Business Ethics(p. 9)
• 1.4 Business Ethics and the Law(p. 11)
• 1.5 Ethics and Ethos(p. 13)
• 1.6 Morality, Virtues, and Social Ethics(p. 14)
• 1.7 Ethical Perspectives: Managers and Other Stakeholders(p. 15)
• 1.8 A Model for Ethical Decision Making(p. 16)
• Reflections on the Chapter Discussion Case(p. 17)
• Chapter Review Questions(p. 18)
• Chapter 2 Ethical Theory and Business(p. 20)
• Learning Objectives(p. 20)
• Discussion Case: AIG Bonuses and Executive Salary Caps(p. 21)
• Discussion Questions(p. 22)
• 2.1 Introduction(p. 23)
• 2.2 Ethical Relativism and Reasoning in Ethics(p. 24)
• 2.3 Modern Ethical Theory: Utilitarian Ethics(p. 29)
• 2.4 Challenges to Utilitarianism(p. 33)
• 2.5 Utilitarianism and Business Policy(p. 35)
• 2.6 Deontological Ethics(p. 37)
• 2.7 Virtue Ethics(p. 41)
• 2.8 Summary and Review(p. 44)
• Reflections on the Chapter Discussion Case(p. 45)
• Chapter Review Questions(p. 46)
• Chapter 3 Corporate Social Responsibility(p. 48)
• Learning Objectives(p. 48)
• Discussion Case: Walmart: Socially Responsible and Green?(p. 49)
• Discussion Questions(p. 53)
• 3.1 Introduction(p. 54)
• 3.2 The Economic Model of Corporate Social Responsibility(p. 54)
• 3.3 Critical Assessment of the Economic Model: The Utilitarian Defense(p. 56)
• 3.4 Critical Assessment of the Economic Model: The Private Property Defense(p. 61)
• 3.5 The Philanthropic Model of Corporate Social Responsibility(p. 64)
• 3.6 Modified Version of the Economic Model: The Moral Minimum(p. 66)
• 3.7 The Stakeholder Model of Corporate Social Responsibility(p. 68)
• 3.8 Strategic Model of Corporate Social Responsibility: Sustainability(p. 72)
• 3.9 Summary and Review(p. 74)
• Reflections on the Chapter Discussion Case(p. 76)
• Chapter Review Questions(p. 77)
• Chapter 4 Corporate Culture, Governance, and Ethical Leadership(p. 80)
• Learning Objectives(p. 80)
• Discussion Case: Is Steve Jobs Health a Private Matter?(p. 81)
• Discussion Questions(p. 82)
• 4.1 Introduction(p. 83)
• 4.2 What is Corporate Culture?(p. 83)
• 4.3 Culture and Ethics(p. 85)
• 4.4 Ethical Leadership and Corporate Culture(p. 87)
• 4.5 Effective Leadership and Ethical Leadership(p. 88)
• 4.6 Building a Values-Based Corporate Culture(p. 90)
• 4.7 Mandating and Enforcing Ethical Culture: The Federal Sentencing Guidelines(p. 93)
• Reflections on the Chapter Discussion Case(p. 95)
• Chapter Review Questions(p. 96)
• Chapter 5 The Meaning and Value of Work(p. 99)
• Learning Objectives(p. 99)
• Discussion Case: Social Enterprises and Social Entrepreneurs(p. 100)
• Discussion Questions(p. 102)
• 5.1 Introduction(p. 102)
• 5.2 The Meanings of Work(p. 104)
• 5.3 The Value of Work(p. 106)
• 5.4 Conventional Views of Work(p. 109)
• 5.5 The Human Fulfillment Model(p. 111)
• 5.6 The Liberal Model of Work(p. 114)
• 5.7 Business's Responsibility for Meaningful Work(p. 116)
• Reflections on the Chapter Discussion Case(p. 118)
• Chapter Review Questions(p. 118)
• Chapter 6 Moral Rights in the Workplace(p. 121)
• Learning Objectives(p. 121)
• Discussion Case: Electronic Privacy at Work(p. 122)
• Discussion Questions(p. 123)
• 6.1 Introduction: Employee Rights(p. 123)
• 6.2 The Right to Work(p. 125)
• 6.3 Employment at Will(p. 129)
• 6.4 Due Process in the Workplace(p. 130)
• 6.5 Participation Rights(p. 133)
• 6.6 Employee Health and Safety(p. 136)
• 6.7 Privacy in the Workplace(p. 141)
• Reflections on the Chapter Discussion Case(p. 144)
• Chapter Review Questions(p. 145)
• Chapter 7 Employee Responsibilities(p. 147)
• Learning Objectives(p. 147)
• Discussin Case: Conflicts of Interests in Subprime Mortgages and at Enron(p. 148)
• Discussion Questions(p. 153)
• 7.1 Introduction(p. 154)
• 7.2 The Narrow View of Employee Responsibilities: Employees as Agents(p. 155)
• 7.3 Professinal Ethics and the Gatekeeper Function(p. 159)
• 7.4 Managerial Responsibility and Conflicts of Interests(p. 162)
• 7.5 Trust and Loyalty in the Workplace(p. 165)
• 7.6 Responsibilities to Third Parties: Honesty, Whistle-blowing, and Insider Trading(p. 168)
• Reflections on the Chapter Discussion Case(p. 174)
• Chapter Review Questions(p. 175)
• Chapter 8 Marketing Ethics: Product Safety and Pricing(p. 177)
• Learning Objectives(p. 177)
• Discussion Case: Life Cycle Responsibility for Products(p. 178)
• Discussion Questions(p. 179)
• 8.1 Introduction: Marketing and Ethics(p. 180)
• 8.2 Ethical Issues in Marketing: An Overview(p. 181)
• 8.3 Ethical Responsibility for Products: From Caveat Emptor to Negligence(p. 183)
• 8.4 Strict Product Liability(p. 188)
• 8.5 Ethics and Pricing(p. 191)
• Reflections on the Chapter Discussion Case(p. 195)
• Chapter Review Questions(p. 196)
• Chapter 9 Marketing Ethics: Advertising and Target Marketing(p. 198)
• Learning Objectives(p. 198)
• Discussion Case: Predatory Lending: Subprime Mortgages and Credit Cards(p. 199)
• Discussion Questions(p. 201)
• 9.1 Introduction: Ethics of Sales, Advertising, and Product Placement(p. 201)
• 9.2 Regulating Deceptive and Unfair Sales and Advertising(p. 204)
• 9.3 Marketing Ethics and Consumer Autonomy(p. 207)
• 9.4 Targeting the Vulnerable: Marketing and Sales(p. 212)
• Reflections on the Chapter Discussion Case(p. 216)
• Chapter Review Questions(p. 218)
• Chapter 10 Business's Environmental Responsibilities(p. 220)
• Learning Objectives(p. 220)
• Discussion Case: Sustainable Business(p. 221)
• Discussion Questions(p. 223)
• 10.1 Corporate Social Responsibility and the Environment(p. 223)
• 10.2 Business's Responsibility as Environmental Regulation(p. 228)
• 10.3 Business Ethics and Sustainable Economics(p. 229)
• 10.4 Business Ethics in the Age of Sustainable Development(p. 233)
• 10.5 The ôBusiness Caseö for Sustainability(p. 237)
• Reflections on the Chapter Discussion Case(p. 238)
• Chapter Review Questions(p. 239)
• Chapter 11 Diversity and Discrimination(p. 241)
• Learning Objectives(p. 241)
• Discussion Case: Reverse Discrimination?(p. 242)
• Discussion Questions(p. 243)
• 11.1 Introduction: Diversity and Equality(p. 243)
• 11.2 Discrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action(p. 245)
• 11.3 Preferential Treatment in Employment(p. 251)
• 11.4 Arguments Against Preferential Hiring(p. 254)
• 11.5 Arguments in Support of Preferential Hiring(p. 258)
• 11.6 Sexual Harassment in the Workplace(p. 261)
• Reflections on the Chapter Discussion Case(p. 265)
• Chapter Review Questions(p. 266)
• Chapter 12 International Business and Globalization(p. 268)
• Learning Objectives(p. 268)
• Discussion Case: Google and Doing Business in China(p. 269)
• Discussion Questions(p. 271)
• 12.1 Introduction(p. 271)
• 12.2 Ethical Relativism and Cross-Cultural Values(p. 272)
• 12.3 Cross-Cultural Values and International Rights(p. 275)
• 12.4 Globalization and International Business(p. 277)
• 12.5 Globalization and the Poor(p. 279)
• 12.6 ôRace to the Bottomö(p. 281)
• 12.7 Democracy, Cultural Integrity, and Human Rights(p. 283)
• Reflections on the Chapter Discussion Case(p. 286)
• Chapter Review Questions(p. 287)
• Photo Credits(p. 289)
• Index(p. 291)