Ethical Business addresses the complex environment of ethical decision-making in today’s organizations, large and small. It makes a sound business case for implementing ethical policies and identifies real-life issues, areas of risk, and choices that every company faces in a time of intense scrutiny by media and stakeholders.
CONTENTS Introduction
CHAPTER 1: Understanding business ethics - Succeeding through ethics - Setting principles and values - Setting out responsibilities - Assessing benefits and risks - Looking beyond borders
CHAPTER 2: Recognizing ethical issues - Developing your radar - Handling conflicts of interest - Abusive behavior - Avoiding discrimination - Interpersonal relationships - Protecting private data - Dealing with dishonesty - Selling ethically - Avoiding greenwashing
CHAPTER 3: Implementing an ethics program - Setting the context - Setting an ethical code - Leading ethically - Monitoring the program - Training in ethics - Caring for your employees - Managing ethical crises
CHAPTER 4: Looking beyond your organization - Following standards - Defining the role of stakeholders - Accounting for your actions - Checking your supply chain - Investing ethically - Celebrating best practice