Business Ethics and the Natural Environment examines the present status of relations between corporate enterprise and the natural environment in the world today.

•Discusses such questions as: What obligations does a corporation have toward the environment? To respect entities unprotected by law? To care about future generations?

•Argues that environmentally-friendly business practices yield dividends exceeding expectations, and that the competitive firm of the 21st century will follow “green” standards

•Provides a background in ethics, a survey of business ethics, an account of environmental philosophy, an overview of environmental legal issues, and an account of the problems associated with globalization

Business Ethics and the Natural Environment examines the present status of relations between corporate enterprise and the natural environment in the world today. •Discusses such questions as: What obligations does a corporation have toward the environment? To respect entities unprotected by law? To care about future generations? •Argues that environmentally-friendly business practices yield dividends exceeding expectations, and that the competitive firm of the 21st century will follow “green” standards •Provides a background in ethics, a survey of business ethics, an account of environmental philosophy, an overview of environmental legal issues, and an account of the problems associated with globalization

Citing recent examples including Enron, Arthur Andersen, and WorldCom, Permission to Steal explores what went wrong and advocates a universal reassessment of what is considered "good" in corporate America. A fascinating exploration of the recent corporate scandals which have rocked the global business community.Written with sharp and compelling style, suitable for students, professionals, and general readers.Companion website offers discussion points for the book as well as an up-to-date chronology of ongoing corporate scandals.

Citing recent examples including Enron, Arthur Andersen, and WorldCom, Permission to Steal explores what went wrong and advocates a universal reassessment of what is considered "good" in corporate America. A fascinating exploration of the recent corporate scandals which have rocked the global business community.Written with sharp and compelling style, suitable for students, professionals, and general readers.Companion website offers discussion points for the book as well as an up-to-date chronology of ongoing corporate scandals.

Business Ethics and the Natural Environment examines the present status of relations between corporate enterprise and the natural environment in the world today.

•Discusses such questions as: What obligations does a corporation have toward the environment? To respect entities unprotected by law? To care about future generations?

•Argues that environmentally-friendly business practices yield dividends exceeding expectations, and that the competitive firm of the 21st century will follow “green” standards

•Provides a background in ethics, a survey of business ethics, an account of environmental philosophy, an overview of environmental legal issues, and an account of the problems associated with globalization

Business Ethics and the Natural Environment examines the present status of relations between corporate enterprise and the natural environment in the world today. •Discusses such questions as: What obligations does a corporation have toward the environment? To respect entities unprotected by law? To care about future generations? •Argues that environmentally-friendly business practices yield dividends exceeding expectations, and that the competitive firm of the 21st century will follow “green” standards •Provides a background in ethics, a survey of business ethics, an account of environmental philosophy, an overview of environmental legal issues, and an account of the problems associated with globalization

Citing recent examples including Enron, Arthur Andersen, and WorldCom, Permission to Steal explores what went wrong and advocates a universal reassessment of what is considered "good" in corporate America. A fascinating exploration of the recent corporate scandals which have rocked the global business community.Written with sharp and compelling style, suitable for students, professionals, and general readers.Companion website offers discussion points for the book as well as an up-to-date chronology of ongoing corporate scandals.

Citing recent examples including Enron, Arthur Andersen, and WorldCom, Permission to Steal explores what went wrong and advocates a universal reassessment of what is considered "good" in corporate America. A fascinating exploration of the recent corporate scandals which have rocked the global business community.Written with sharp and compelling style, suitable for students, professionals, and general readers.Companion website offers discussion points for the book as well as an up-to-date chronology of ongoing corporate scandals.