An Introduction to Business Ethics

by Joseph R. DesJardins

Since its inception, An Introduction to Business Ethics by Joseph DesJardins has been a cutting-edge resource for the business ethics course. DesJardins’ unique multidisciplinary approach offers critical analysis and integrates the perspective of philosophy with management, law, economics, and public policy, providing a clear, concise, yet reasonably comprehensive introductory survey of the ethical choices available to us in business.

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Genres: Nonfiction, School, Textbooks, Business

304 pages, Hardcover

First published August 29, 2002

Reviews

[David Dull · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had to read this for a class. The book is fine. However the way the book was written, sounds like the author is talking down to everyone. I also think that reading about business ethics does not provide any real answers. Sure, it does make you think but there are not clear answers. This is wrong but...if the wind is blowing south east at 12 miles per hour at 8 o clock on a Tuesday it could be ok. I guess my issue is with the topic more than the book. Either way, I would not read this if I didn't have too.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Required reading for Ethics. Wonderful book for such a class and for being in any field regarding business.

[Makayla Thurlow · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not gonna lie, I skimmed through a vast majority of it but had some good snippets that’s some people should definetly know.

[Kas · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the fourth edition of this book this as a text for my business ethics class as part of my degree. It was a good book, full of relevant information. The questions at the end of each chapter really force you to think and really help to enforce the material. I highly recommend doing them if you need to memorize any information in this book. The only reason I did not give this a five is that I found the layout of the book quite dry. There are no pictures or charts for reference, and each section of the chapter is lengthy and tend to run together. Aside from the esthetic gripe, the content of this book is great.

[Katie Pesznecker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Want a better understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility? Want to know the ethics of marketing? Or better understand ethics amid a backdrop of global commerce? This book's for you! :) I read this for a grad school class and it actually presents the basics of business ethics in a very readable and relatable way. I bought the e-book and wish I had purchased the real thing for future reference.

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read An Intro to Business Ethics by DesJardins for a class. I found this book to be engaging, thought-provoking, and a compelling examination of the importance of good business ethics. The case studies were my favorite part of the book.

[Renee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not exactly light reading, but not so boring I was falling asleep. Some very profound observations and certainly enough relevant information to really make the reader think.

A good discussion book.

[Hazel]

thank you this is helpful