Business Ethics - A Philosophical and Behavioral Approach
This textbook examines the extent to which moral values play a role as productive forces for the economy, and explores the effect of ethical and unethical Behavior on the economy. It shows how ethics improves productivity in the economy, and provides spec
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Business Ethics - A Philosophical and Behavioral Approach
Business Ethics - A Philosophical and Behavioral Approach
Christian A. Conrad
Business Ethics - A Philosophical and Behavioral Approach
Christian A. Conrad University of Applied Science Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes Saarbrücken, Germany Translated by Danica Webb Hotchkiss, CO, USA
ISBN 978-3-319-91574-6 ISBN 978-3-319-91575-3 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-91575-3 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018942873 © Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer International Publishing AG part of Springer Nature. The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Foreword
This book is the result of more than 12 years of professional experience in a large German bank, where I often worked with the management of international companies as a business consultant. The time period of this experience included the boom and crash at the beginning of the new millennium and the financial crisis. These practical impressions led to the conviction that there is a problem with ethics in the economy and that the lack of ethics is not only harmful to people but also leads to serious productivity losses. As a result, I have held seminars on business ethics in the bachelor’s and master’s degree at the University of Applied Science HTW in Saarbrücken. This teaching experience was incorporated into this book as well as an extensive literature study. I would like to thank Ms. Danica Webb (USA) for the translation of the major part of this book. Saarbrücken, Germany April 2018
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Introduction
The question of whether or not there is a need for ethics in business is still
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