Business Ethics in Action

‘This outstanding third edition of Business Ethics in Action offers a fresh and thoughtful perspective on the most urgent moral challenges facing companies and business leaders, taking a unique person-centred approach pioneered and perfected by the author through the decades, as few others have done. Teachers and students alike have a little treasure in their hands.’ * Giancarlo Ianulardo, University of Exeter, UK * ‘Domènec Melé skilfully integrates a philosophical approach combining virtue, responsibility, moral insight and sound judgement, with a practical analysis of real-world business dilemmas. This combination makes the book an invaluable resource for students and educators in the field of business ethics.’ * Alexander Pepper, London School of Economics, UK * ‘The new edition of this excellent book embellishes and updates material, making it indispensable to those interested in getting a clear and actionable account of a complex and globally important subject. Melé’s rare expertise combines theological insight, ethical theory and practical business management to give the reader an ethics ‘tour de force’. I strongly recommended this book to all that wish to gain a first-rate actionable knowledge of Business Ethics.’ * David Coldwell, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa * ‘Melé draws on considerable classroom experience to enhance the detail and depth of knowledge in this latest edition of Business Ethics in Action. The book offers students a multitude of paths, combining detailed introductions to foundational theories of ethics with opportunities for reflection, and each chapter presents engaging scenarios of persons and organisations striving for a better business world. The nuanced and practical orientation of this book will appeal to instructors and students alike.’ * Laura Mitchell, University of York, UK * 'This wonderful book provides a lucid overview of the many ethical dimensions of business practice. It offers useful distinctions and key insights directly relevant to the array of case studies included in this timely volume.' * Daryl Koehn, Managing Director, Institute of Business and Professional Ethics, DePaul University, USA * 'This book adopts a person-centred approach that fits very nicely with the nature of the firm and the identity and role of business leaders. Companies are made up of people, their success depends on the quality of their people, and managing organizations is mainly about managing people. Furthermore, many crucial points regarding leadership and ethics in organizations are central to this book, such as respect for each person, the proper use of power, the role of values and mission statements in successful firms, and organizational designs that not only are effective but also contribute to the personal and professional growth of those involved in the organization.' * Jordi Canals, Professor and Former Dean of IESE Business School, Spain *