provides an up-to-date, critical analysis of contemporary issues in business ethics. The authors begin with an overview of the major, broad themes in business ethics, then move to a more practical discussion of ethics in key management functions. The second edition of The Ethical Business has been updated to address current thinking and new problems faced, with new chapters focusing on the symbiotic relationship between business and the environment and new case studies. An essential core text for today's business students, bringing ethical dilemmas into context to provide the foundation of good management practice. Key Features: An up to date look at contemporary issues in business ethics, an area of huge importance in today's business world Critical analysis of contemporary issues in business ethics Case studies demonstrate the practical application of ethical themes Pedagogical features such as boxed vignettes on current ethical dilemmas aid understanding and learning A companion website with topical and interactive features

Introduction PART I: THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS Introducing Business Ethics The Ethical Business and the Business of Ethics PART II: ISSUES FACING GOVERNMENT Governance and Compliance Social Partnerships Green Issues Globalization and Trade PART III: ETHICAL MANAGEMENT IN PRACTICE: ETHICS IN KEY FUNCTIONAL AREAS Accounting and Finance Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management Marketing Supply Chain and Operations Management Conclusion KAMEL MELLAHI is Professor of Strategic Management at the University of Sheffield Management School, UK. KEVIN MORRELL is Senior Research Fellow at Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, UK. GEOFFREY WOOD is Professor in HRM in the School of Management at the University of Sheffield, UK.