Book Review: Business Ethics by Christoph Lutge, Matthias Uhl
As I delved into the pages of Business Ethics by Christoph Lutge and Matthias Uhl, I found myself immersed in a thought-provoking journey. The authors have done an excellent job at presenting a detailed overview of business ethics that leaves the reader questioning the standards by which businesses operate today.
The book covers a range of topics, including corporate social responsibility, stakeholder theory, and ethical decision-making. It is evident that Lutge and Uhl have put in extensive research to present readers with a comprehensive view of the subject matter. Not only that, but they also provide real-life examples and case studies that highlight both successful and unsuccessful ethical practices in various industries.
One aspect of the book that stood out to me was the authors’ ability to present both sides of an argument without bias. They allowed me, as a reader, to examine each perspective and come to my conclusion based on the presented information. Additionally, they offer practical advice for individuals working in different fields on how to approach ethical dilemmas they may encounter.
However, I did find some sections of the book to be quite dense and tedious to read through. For instance, some chapters had lengthy explanations that could have been shortened without losing their intended meaning.
Overall, Business Ethics is an essential book for anyone interested in understanding ethics within business operations. The authors provide valuable insights into what it means to conduct business ethically while staying profitable. Their approach is not only informative but also engaging enough for readers like me who appreciate being challenged intellectually.
In conclusion, I highly recommend this book; it truly resonated with me on many levels. It has left me questioning how businesses operate today and whether we are doing enough as individuals or companies worldwide to ensure we are operating with integrity while balancing profits and benefiting all stakeholders involved. Its score? 9/10!
Business Ethics
In an increasingly globalized world, business ethics continues to gain importance as a field of study. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the essential concepts of business ethics related to the economy as a whole, as well as more closely understood corporate ethics related to the individual company. In contrast to more casuistic works on the topic, special emphasis is placed on a coherent theoretical foundation that puts economic analysis tools at the centre of the consideration. Both classical and experimental economic approaches and results are called upon. The importance of often-neglected dilemma structures and the resulting implications for an ethics of the modern age are given wide scope, while special attention is also paid to the value of empirical research for business ethics. A substantial portion of the book is devoted to corporate ethics and explores issues that encompass corporate responsibility in the context of compliance, corporate social responsibility, corporate citizenship, and creating shared value. This is intended to provide students and academics with an aid in the theoretical classification of the variety of concepts that often coexist incoherently in contemporary debate. As the topic has evolved, it has extended far beyond narrow disciplinary boundaries. This book is intended for students in the social sciences, particularly economics, business, and psychology, as well as the computer sciences, engineering, and the natural sciences.
publishedDate : 2021-03-18
authors : Christoph Lutge, Matthias Uhl
publishers : Oxford University Press
pageCount : 336
Business Ethics
Author by : Christoph Lutge
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2021-03-18
Publisher by : Oxford University Press
ISBN :
Description : In an increasingly globalized world, business ethics continues to gain importance as a field of study. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the essential concepts of business ethics related to the economy as a whole, as well as more closely understood corporate ethics related to the individual company. In contrast to more casuistic works on the topic, special emphasis is placed on a coherent theoretical foundation that puts economic analysis tools at the centre of the consideration. Both classical and experimental economic approaches and results are called upon. The importance of often-neglected dilemma structures and the resulting implications for an ethics of the modern age are given wide scope, while special attention is also paid to the value of empirical research for business ethics. A substantial portion of the book is devoted to corporate ethics and explores issues that encompass corporate responsibility in the context of compliance, corporate social responsibility, corporate citizenship, and creating shared value. This is intended to provide students and academics with an aid in the theoretical classification of the variety of concepts that often coexist incoherently in contemporary debate. As the topic has evolved, it has extended far beyond narrow disciplinary boundaries. This book is intended for students in the social sciences, particularly economics, business, and psychology, as well as the computer sciences, engineering, and the natural sciences....
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Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2020-08-11
Publisher by : Springer Nature
ISBN :
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Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2020-07-09
Publisher by : Springer Nature
ISBN :
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Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2021-11-19
Publisher by : IGI Global
ISBN :
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Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2014-09-23
Publisher by : Springer
ISBN :
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Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2007
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Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2012-04-19
Publisher by : Oxford University Press
ISBN :
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Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2015-05-14
Publisher by : OUP Oxford
ISBN :
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Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2004-03-11
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ISBN :
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Languange Used : en
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ISBN :
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