(Ebook) Business and society: a strategic approach to social responsibility & ethics by Ferrell, Linda; Ferrell, O. C.; Thorne, Debbie M ISBN 9780997117141, 9780997117172, 0997117141, 0997117176

(Ebook) Business and society: a strategic approach to social responsibility & ethics by Ferrell, Linda; Ferrell, O. C.; Thorne, Debbie M ISBN 9780997117141, 9780997117172, 0997117141, 0997117176

Social Responsibility Framework -- Strategic Management of Stakeholder Relationships -- Corporate Governance -- Legal, Regulatory, and Political Issues -- Business Ethics and Ethical Decision-Making -- Strategic Approaches to Improving Ethical Behavior -- Employee Relations -- Consumer Relations -- Community Relations and Strategic Philanthropy -- Technology Issues -- Sustainability Issues -- Social Responsibility in a Global Environment.;A brief alternative to its competitors, Business and Society combines 12 chapters with 12 cases to offer a strategic approach to social responsibility. Streamlined coverage of key topics allows undergraduate students and MBA majors to focus on only what they need to prepare for in the real business world. Concise chapter content allows instructors to introduce outside resources into their course, such as readings, cases, and projects that enhance students' understanding of the material. Students will gain the background knowledge, skills, and insight necessary to analyze how organizations achieve both social and financial performance benefits through social responsibility.