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Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 February 2006
Business Ethics - doing the right thing
New from BSI, "Business Ethics and the 21st Century Organization".
Businesses of all sizes right around the globe are under constant scrutiny to demonstrate ethical business practices by 'doing the right thing' When they fail to live up to expectations, the scandal that arises tarnishes often hard earned public image, reputation and can lead to huge financial penalties from regulators
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 9 Mar 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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For too many managers business ethics is still a little understood topic, however, NEW from BSI, "Business Ethics and the 21st Century Organization" provides an authoritative insight into the wide range of 'hot topic' issues surrounding business ethics.
Its aim is to 'dig below the surface' and help managers identify and better understand its impact on management today.
This book brings together a unique collection of perspectives from leading international contributors; each carefully chosen for their blend of insight and experience.
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Topics covered include international regulation, ethical dilemmas in the workplace, management education and the debate about 'responsible capitalism'.
"This book is an invaluable tool for managers keen to better understand how to tackle business ethics".
"It is a must-read for all whom deal with ethical issues in the workplace, management students and anyone interested in the responsible business debate".
Peter Whates, Editor.
Business Ethics and the 21st Century Organization.
Full contents:.
* Notes on the Contributors.
* Introduction Peter Whates, PWA .
Chapter 1: The Role and Limits of Ethics Legislation: The US Experience Phil Rudolph, Foley Hoag, Washington.
Chapter 2: Beyond the Limitations of a Written Code of Ethics Alyson Warhurst and Kevin Franklin, Warwick Business School.
Chapter 3: Recruiting Ethics: Citigroup, Corporate Governance and the Institutionalization of Compliance Justin O'Brien, School of Law, Queen's University, Belfast.
Chapter 4: The Role of NGOs in Creating an Ethical Climate for International Business John Sayer, Africa Now.
Chapter 5: Human Rights in Business: The Scope of Accountability - A New Horizon James Oury, Oury Clark Solicitors.
Chapter 6: Inter-governmental Initiatives in Support of Appropriate Standards of Business Conduct - Are They Effective? Katie Gordon, International Investment and Services Division, OECD, Paris.
Chapter 7: The Role of Ethical Business Practice in Latin America: The Case of Mexico Patricia Greaves, Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico.
Chapter 8: The Development of Business Ethics and Corporate Governance in Latin America Albrecht Mueller, Agfa-Gevaert, Santiago.
Chapter 9: Ethics in Financial Markets Andreas Prindl, former Chairman, Nomura Bank.
Chapter 10: Ethics and Entrepreneurship: A Comparative Perspective Philip A Dover, Buckingham Business School.
Chapter 11: Ethics and Management Challenges Philippa Foster Back, The Institute of Business Ethics.
Chapter 12: Shaping Tomorrow's Managers: How can Business Schools Tackle the Teaching of Responsible Business Behaviour? Patricia Hind, Ashridge Business School.
Chapter 13: Towards a Responsible Capitalism Sir Geoffrey Chandler.
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