This text examines the role of ethics in the business world and the ethical
dilemmas encountered by managers. Ethical decisions do not take place in a
vacuum, and many people, faced with their own interests and standards, are
involved in business encounters every day. "Stakeholder and Issues Management"
is this text's unique approach to teaching business ethics. It pays special
attention to the relationships among the many and varied stakeholders that have
roles in business situations, including both the market and non-market entities
that affect a business. Ethical issues must be addressed by individuals, groups,
corporations, and even nations in very different ways, and the consequences
differ with