Practical Business Ethics for the Busy Manager

This was assigned reading for a business ethics class. The book was well written, descriptive with lots of real-life examples. The author not only provided bad examples of companies (Enron, Worldcom) but good ones as well (Mary Kay, Rouse). My only criticism is some of the examples ended without any conclusion or point. I guess you are left to make up your own mind. The theme of the book is the FILOP process (Facts, Issues, Laws, Option and Principles). This was a good and easy read.

As a manager in the corporate world, I found this book extremely helpful in planning ethics training for my organization. This book is outstanding for managers, professors and employees who want to promote positive change. I found the "Moral Mentors" material to be especially useful. That material (in Chapter Five) is a perfect antidote to employees who may be tempted to feel victimized by poisonous corporate cultures. The "moral mentors" material teaches managers and employees to ask themselves, "How can I make a difference?" This book lets managers and employees know what steps to take to make a difference. It also provides practical steps for individuals faced with ethical dilemmas at work. I was inspired by the book and recommend it highly.