Managing Business Ethics

EQUIPS FUTURE MANAGERS WITH PRACTICAL TOOLS TO RECOGNIZE, ANALYZE, AND MANAGE ETHICAL CHALLENGES

Managing Business Ethics, Ninth Edition, takes a uniquely managerial approach to business ethics, emphasizing that ethical decision making is fundamentally about understanding human behavior in organizational contexts. Rather than relying solely on philosophical or legal frameworks, authors Linda K. Treviño and Katherine A. Nelson ground the study of ethics in the realities of management practice—helping students see how culture, leadership, and workplace systems shape conduct.

Designed to prepare future managers and executives to lead responsibly in both domestic and international business environments, this widely used textbook provides both theoretical foundations and actionable strategies for building ethical awareness, promoting integrity, and designing environments that foster responsible behavior. Student-friendly chapters connect ethical principles to practical business decisions through real-world examples, research-based insights, and integrated cases. Students learn how ethical and unethical behavior emerge from the interplay of individual values and organizational forces, and how managers can actively shape those forces to support ethical outcomes.

Managing Business Ethics, Ninth Edition, is ideal for students in business, management, and MBA programs. It is a core textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses, including Business Ethics, Management, Organizational Behavior, and Leadership.

NEW TO THIS EDITION:

• Updated discussions on the behavioral foundations of ethical decision making in organizations
• Expanded coverage of ethical culture, leadership, and the role of management systems in shaping conduct
• Revised case studies highlighting real-world ethical challenges across diverse industries and contexts
• Enhanced treatment of corporate social responsibility and stakeholder perspectives
• Refreshed examples and scenarios reflecting current workplace realities and management practices
• Updated end-of-chapter discussion questions and applied learning activities

WILEY ADVANTAGE:

• Empowers students to develop moral courage and managerial skill—essential qualities for success in today’s complex business environment
• Integrates real-world examples and contemporary case studies to connect theory with practice
• Encourages students to apply ethical principles through discussion questions and end-of-chapter exercises
• Combines insights from psychology, management, and ethics to create a multidisciplinary perspective
• Supports instructors with a comprehensive companion site featuring PowerPoint slides, test banks, and a detailed instructor’s manual

LINDA K. TREVIÑO is Distinguished Professor of Organizational Behavior and Ethics at the Smeal College of Business, The Pennsylvania State University. She has published over 100 journal articles on ethical leadership, organizational culture, and the management of ethical conduct. She is an Academy of Management Fellow and was recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in business ethics by the Ethisphere Institute.

KATHERINE A. NELSON is Assistant Professor at the Fox School of Business, Temple University. She brings extensive experience from senior roles in human resources and ethics consulting. Before entering academia, she led a communications practice at Mercer Human Resources Consulting, served as Vice President of Global HR Communication at Citicorp, and was Senior Fellow in Ethics at The Wharton School.