Chapter 1: Ethical Theory and Business Practice This introductory chapter has been thoroughly updated. Three new case studies facilitate discussion of ethical theories. Chapter 2: The Purpose of the Corporation New coverage of ethical cultures and moral responsibility is included. New case on BP and the Deepwater Horizon disaster is featured. Chapter 3: Ethical Treatment of Employees New coverage of whistle-blowing is included in this chapter. Chapter 4: Diversity and Discrimination in the Workplace The coverage of affirmative action and diversity has been updated. A new case on gay and lesbian rights at work is featured. Chapter 5: Marketing and the Disclosure of Information This chapter features expanded coverage of pharmaceutical marketing. Chapter 6: Ethical Issues in Finance and Accounting New coverage of Wall Street ethics, insider trading, and predatory lending and the financial crisis is included. Chapter 7: Ethical Issues Regarding Emerging Technologies New coverage of social media and internet privacy is included. Chapter 8: Environmental Sustainability Three new articles on environmental sustainability are featured. New cases on best practices in sustainability are included. Chapter 9: Ethical Issues in International Business Updated articles and cases are included. Chapter 10: Social and Economic Justice New coverage of the financial crisis and executive competition is included. New case studies on base of the pyramid strategies are featured.

An up-to-date introductory chapter on ethical theory provides students with the tools needed to reflect on the most pressing issues confronting business leaders today. (ex. p. 1) A diverse range of perspectives on specific topics challenge students to think for themselves. (ex. p. 221) A mix of over 60 shorter and longer case studies with discussion questions provide opportunities for reflection on ethical business practices in every chapter. (ex. p. 120) Legal cases give students insight into legal reasoning and the connections between law and ethics. (ex. p. 251) Detailed coverage of environmental sustainability supplements extensive coverage of social sustainability and promotes reflection on sustainable business. (ex. p. 456) An Instructor’s Manual and Test Bank, Computerized Test Bank (MyTest), and PowerPoint presentations are included in the instructor’s supplements package. MySearchLab with eText can be packaged with this text. MySearchLab provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. eText — Just like the printed text, you can highlight and add notes to the eText or download it to your iPad. Assessment — Chapter quizzes and flashcards offer immediate feedback and report directly to the gradebook. Writing and Research — A wide range of writing, grammar and research tools and access to a variety of academic journals, census data, Associated Press newsfeeds, and discipline-specific readings help you hone your writing and research skills. Ebsco’s ContentSelect — With Ebsco’s ContentSelect, students get 24-hour access to abstracts and full-text articles from thousands of scholarly and popular periodicals, including Newsweek, National Review, and USA Today’s Magazine — all grouped and organized by subject area. Research Tutorial — When students click on the research button in MySearchLab, they get a step-by-step tutorial for the entire research process, including understanding the assignment, finding a topic, creating effective notes, how to form a paradigm, and understand and finding source material. YouDecide — YouDecide activities provide opposing viewpoints in a series of issue-centered debates with accompanying video resources. Create a Custom Text: For enrollments of at least 25, create your own textbook by combining chapters from best-selling Pearson textbooks and/or reading selections in the sequence you want. To begin building your custom text, visit www.pearsoncustomlibrary.com. You may also work with a dedicated Pearson Custom editor to create your ideal text–publishing your own original content or mixing and matching Pearson content. Contact your Pearson Publisher’s Representative to get started.

 Overview of Changes  The 9th edition is thoroughly updated to reflect the best new work in the field and important new trends in business ethics.  New case studies on recent business ethics scandals such as the financial crisis, Wall Street ethics, gay and lesbian rights at work, and the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster are included. (ex. p. 196) International business ethics issues have been woven throughout the chapters. (ex. p. 536) MySearchLab with eText can be packaged with this text. MySearchLab provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. eText — Just like the printed text, you can highlight and add notes to the eText or download it to your iPad. Assessment — Chapter quizzes and flashcards offer immediate feedback and report directly to the gradebook. Writing and Research — A wide range of writing, grammar and research tools and access to a variety of academic journals, census data, Associated Press newsfeeds, and discipline-specific readings help you hone your writing and research skills. Ebsco’s ContentSelect — With Ebsco’s ContentSelect, students get 24-hour access to abstracts and full-text articles from thousands of scholarly and popular periodicals, including Newsweek, National Review, and USA Today’s Magazine — all grouped and organized by subject area. Research Tutorial — When students click on the research button in MySearchLab, they get a step-by-step tutorial for the entire research process, including understanding the assignment, finding a topic, creating effective notes, how to form a paradigm, and understand and finding source material. YouDecide — YouDecide activities provide opposing viewpoints in a series of issue-centered debates with accompanying video resources. Create a Custom Text: For enrollments of at least 25, create your own textbook by combining chapters from best-selling Pearson textbooks and/or reading selections in the sequence you want. To begin building your custom text, visit www.pearsoncustomlibrary.com. You may also work with a dedicated Pearson Custom editor to create your ideal text–publishing your own original content or mixing and matching Pearson content. Contact your Pearson Publisher’s Representative to get started.