The definitive business ethics textbook for university students.An engaging, globally focused introduction to business ethics that builds awareness of key themes such as corporate responsibility, sustainability, and stakeholder management. Through real-world cases, practical tools, and current debates, students learn to navigate ethical challenges in modern business.Selling points:- A complete, confidence-building introduction to business ethics supports first-time learners while offering enough depth for more advanced courses, helping students quickly grasp key concepts and apply them with confidence.- A clear, engaging, and highly accessible writing style, paired with an intuitive structure, guides students through complex ideas step by step and makes the content easy for instructors to deliver.- Global perspectives are brought to life through rich, contemporary case studies from both developed and emerging economies, helping students connect theory to real-world business practice.- A range of innovative learning features, such as Ethical Dilemmas, Think Theory, and Research Exercises, actively engage students while developing the critical thinking and decision-making skills essential for employability.- A fully integrated enhanced e-book supports flexible, interactive learning. It features embedded practitioner videos with career insights, author-led audio introductions, self-assessment quizzes, revision decks, and intuitive navigation with additional learning support.New to this edition:- Contemporary themes are woven throughout and comprehensively updated to reflect global developments representing diverse cultures, climate change and sustainability, global health, and Artificial Intelligence, each brought to life through current, real-world ethical examples.- New pedagogical features include Think Climate, prompting reflection on environmental challenges, and Critical Call Outs, encouraging students to question assumptions and think counter-intuitively.- New case studies on Ben & Jerry’s, Shein, Extinction Rebellion, and (Un)Ethical Leadership, alongside refreshed coverage of McDonald’s, Volkswagen, the Olympics, and Airbnb.- Expanded careers focus in Chapter 12, highlighting business ethics roles and featuring insights from industry leaders across sectors to support students’ post-university career planning.- Enhanced digital support with audio podcast introductions for every chapter and case study videos to reinforce learning and increase engagement and understanding.- Updated throughout with contemporary academic research, ensuring students engage with the latest debates, frameworks, and developments in business ethics scholarship.