This book explores ethical decision-making within the business landscape. Covering key facets such as ethical dilemmas, organizational culture, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the text delves into strategies for implementation, social impact measurement, and challenges and benefits. Transparency and accountability mechanisms are discussed alongside the role of leadership in promoting ethics and maintaining an ethical organizational culture. The importance of diversity and inclusion, compliance, and ethical governance are highlighted, providing insights into strategies for promotion and the impact on financial performance. The book also navigates through ethical challenges in the supply chain, responsible innovation, digital ethics, and privacy. Additionally, readers gain valuable perspectives on facing ethical challenges, the role of leadership in crises, and the impact of ethics on financial results. Case studies in specific sectors, including technology, health care, and finance, offer practical insights into ethical practices and strategies to promote ethics within diverse industries. This book serves as an essential guide for individuals and organizations committed to navigating the complex landscape of ethical decision-making in the business world.

Provides a holistic approach on ethical challenges covering diverse sectors and practical strategies Gives valuable perspectives on the role of leadership in promoting ethics and resolving crises Contains real-world case studies, fostering a deeper understanding of ethical practices across industries

Autorentext

Carolina Machado received her Ph.D. degree in management sciences (organizational and policies management area/human resources management) from the University of Minho in 1999, her master's degree in Management (strategic human resource management) from the technical university of Lisbon in 1994, and degree in business administration from University of Minho in 1989. Teaching in human resources management subjects since 1989 at the University of Minho. She is Head of the Human Resources Management Work Group at the School of Economics and Management at University of Minho, Coordinator of Advanced Training Courses at the Interdisciplinary Centre of Social Sciences, Member of the Interdisciplinary Centre of Social Sciences (CICS.NOVA.UMinho), University of Minho, as well as Chief Editor of the International Journal of Applied Management Sciences and Engineering (IJAMSE) and Guest Editor of journals. In addition, she has also published both as Editor/Co-Editor and as Author/Co-Author several books, book chapters, and articles in journals and conferences.

Inhalt

Adorno, Ethics, and Business Ethics.- Confucian Diligence A Core Ethical Value that Shapes Business Success in East Asia.- The Ethics of Digital Nudging.- Corporations as communicative moral agents.- Is applying ethics during a transitional period ethical A review on ethical leadership and its influence on employees and the organization Greasing the Wheels of Commerce or Sand in the Machine? The Limits of Traditional Economic Thinking on Bribery in Business and Some Business Ethical Thoughts.- Ethical Leadership its Relationship with Social Responsibility.- Sexual Harassment in an Organizational Context Ethical Decision Making Process.