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Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective : A Comprehensive Introduction.
Title:
Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective : A Comprehensive Introduction.
Author:
Cafferky, Michael E.
ISBN:
9780830898664
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (492 pages)
Contents:
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Outline of the Book -- General Introduction -- Part I The Fundamentals -- Chapter 1 Why Ethics in Business Is Important -- Chapter 2 Fundamental Tensions in the Environment of Business -- Chapter 3 Biblical Themes for Business Ethics-Part 1 -- Chapter 4 Biblical Themes for Business Ethics-Part 2 -- Part II Contemporary Approaches -- Chapter 5 Egoism -- Chapter 6 Relativism -- Chapter 7 Common Sense -- Chapter 8 Social Contract -- Chapter 9 Utilitarianism -- Chapter 10 Universalism -- Chapter 11 Agency -- Chapter 12 Justice and Rights -- Chapter 13 Virtues and Character -- Part III Contemporary Issues -- Chapter 14 Ethical Issues in Consumer Behavior -- Chapter 15 Ethical Issues in Management -- Chapter 16 Ethical Issues in Accounting and Finance -- Chapter 17 Ethical Issues in Marketing -- Chapter 18 Ethical Issues in Global Business -- Part IV Widening the Perspective -- Chapter 19 Corporate Responsibility -- Chapter 20 Evaluating the Morality of Political-Economic Systems -- Chapter 21 Moral Muteness and Pressure to Compromise -- Part V Appendixes and Case Studies -- Appendix A: Key Questions from the Biblical Themes -- Appendix B: Scriptural Basis for the Biblical Themes -- Appendix C: Biblical Themes Summary Tables -- Appendix D: Ten Principles for Flourishing -- Appendix E: Summary of Ethical Models in Comparison -- Appendix F: The Purpose of Business Through the Lens of Biblical Themes -- Appendix G: Ethical and Social Issue Debate Topics -- Appendix H: Prosperity in the Bible: Q & A Bible Study -- Case Studies -- Notes -- Subject Index -- Praise for Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective -- About the Author -- More Titles from InterVarsity Press -- IVP Academic Textbook Selector.
Abstract:
Michael Cafferky sets a new standard in the field of business ethics with this comprehensive textbook from a Christian perspective. Using twelve biblical themes to evaluate contemporary ethical approaches and concerns, he covers consumer behavior, management, accounting, marketing, corporate responsibility and more.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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