Business Ethics: A Contemporary Introduction (Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy)

Packed with examples, this book offers a clear and engaging overview of ethical issues in business. It begins with a discussion of foundational issues, including the objectivity of ethics, the content of ethical theories, and the debate between capitalism and socialism, making it suitable for the beginning student.It then examines ethical issues in business in three broad areas.The first is the market, where it examines what can be sold (the limits of markets) and how it can be sold (ethics in marketing).The second is work. Topics in this area are health and safety, meaningful work, pay, hiring and firing, privacy, artificial intelligence, and whistleblowing.The third area is business and society. Here readers explore corporate social responsibility, business and politics, environmental ethics, and international business.Issues are introduced through real-world examples that underscore their importance and make them come alive.Arguments for opposing positions are given fair hearings an