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Business Ethics and Corporate: A Case Study Approach
Business Ethics and Corporate A Case Study Approach Author:Gerry Martin Corporate governance concerns the way in which organisations are directed and controlled. Good governance is about governance structures, governance culture, attitudes and leadership styles. Our understanding and appreciation of good governance can be greatly enhanced by examining what others have done in practice, learning from both positive an... more »d negative experiences. This collection of case studies spans the following range of subjects from a governance perspective: structure and culture; the role of financial reporting and auditing practices; stakeholder engagement processes; whistleblowing; the impact of governance; and corporate social responsibility. The values that underpin good governance - accountability, transparency, responsibility and ethical behaviour - help organisations embed a culture of ethical governance, so as to support governance structures achieve organisational objectives. In reviewing these issues, the book also includes a wide and varied selection of ethical dilemmas employees may encounter at an individual level. Using well-established ethical decision making frameworks, these scenarios examine how we can most effectively respond to the many challenging ethical issues we face in organisations today.« less