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Based on the provided book "BUSINESS ETHICS: Ethical Decision Making and Cases" (13th Edition) by O.C. Ferrell, John Fraedrich, and Linda Ferrell, here is the information: Business Ethics DefinedCore Definition: Business ethics comprises organizational principles, values, and norms that may originate from individuals, organizational statements, or from the legal system that primarily guide individual and group behavior in business. Key Components & Distinction of Terms:Morals: Refer specifically to a person's personal philosophies about what is right or wrong (individual context). Principles: Specific and pervasive boundaries for behavior that should not be violated, often serving as the foundation for rules (e.g., human rights, freedom of speech, fundamentals of justice). Values: Enduring beliefs and ideals that are socially enforced (e.g., teamwork, trust, integrity). Group-Driven Context: Right and wrong behavior in business ethics is defined by the group (a company or an industry) and reflects its corporate culture, which includes written and unwritten rules guiding employee choices. Overview of Brief Contents & StructureThe textbook is structured into five main parts across 12 chapters and 20 real-world case studies: Part 1: An Overview of Business Ethics Chapter 1: The Importance of Business Ethics Chapter 2: Stakeholder Relationships, Social Responsibility, and Corporate Governance Chapter 3: Sustainability: Social and Ethical Dimensions Part 2: Ethical Issues and the Institutionalization of Business Ethics Chapter 4: The Institutionalization of Business Ethics Chapter 5: Emerging Business Ethics Issues Part 3: The Decision-Making Process Chapter 6: Ethical Decision Making Chapter 7: Individual Factors: Moral Philosophies and Values Chapter 8: Organizational Factors: The Role of Ethical Culture and Relationships Part 4: Implementing Business Ethics in a Global Economy Chapter 9: Developing and Implementing an Effective Ethics Program Chapter 10: Global Business Ethics Issues Chapter 11: Ethical Leadership Chapter 12: Technology: Ethics and Social Responsibility Issues

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, Thirteenth Edition

Business ETHICS
Ethical Decision Making and Cases
O.C. Ferrell
Auburn University


John Fraedrich
Southern Illinois University—Carbondale


Linda Ferrell
Auburn University




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