Management Ethics | Palgrave Macmillan

The recent financial crisis awakened a renewed sensibility to ethics in business and management — and an increasing recognition that ethics and economics are not in tension, but deeply intertwined.

Management Ethics is a rigorous and practical academic text published by Palgrave Macmillan that equips managers, executives, and students with a comprehensive understanding of ethics in organisations. Moving beyond abstract moral philosophy, this book examines how ethical behaviour can strengthen and benefit organisations — and why the moral case for ethics and the business case for ethics are, ultimately, one and the same.

Essential reading for business ethics, corporate governance, and management courses at tertiary level, Management Ethics provides both the theoretical foundations and the practical tools needed to navigate the ethical challenges of modern organisational life.

Key Themes

• Ethics and economics intertwined — a rigorous examination of how ethics and economic performance are connected, and why ethical behaviour is not just morally right but strategically sound
• Organisational ethics and culture — how ethical values are embedded — or fail to be embedded — in organisational culture, structures, and management practices
• Corporate governance and accountability — the role of management in setting ethical standards, building accountability, and fostering a culture of integrity throughout the organisation
• Ethics in decision-making — practical frameworks for ethical decision-making that managers and executives can apply to real-world organisational challenges
• The business case for ethics — how ethical behaviour strengthens reputation, builds trust, reduces risk, and ultimately benefits the organisation’s long-term performance and sustainability

Benefits for Students and Professionals

• Academically rigorous — grounded in management theory and business ethics scholarship, providing the conceptual frameworks essential for tertiary-level study
• Practically relevant — moves beyond theory to equip managers and executives with tools and insights applicable to real organisational challenges
• Essential for business ethics courses — ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying business ethics, corporate governance, management, and organisational behaviour
• Timely and important — addresses the ethical challenges that have come into sharp focus in the wake of the global financial crisis and the growing demand for responsible, accountable business leadership

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Format: Print
Genre: Business Ethics / Management / Corporate Governance
Suitable for: Undergraduate and postgraduate business and management students
ISBN: 9780230246300