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ISBN-10: 0761929835
ISBN-13: 9780761929833
Edition: 2006
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???Not only will students see ethical issues unfold across different types of organizations, they will become more acquainted with the complexity of organizations, as well as with ethical situations, and will become more knowledgeable about real issues in real organizations.??? ???Joy L. Hart, University of Louisville???? ???Case Studies in Organizational Communication covers a great number of issues and can be used in a variety of classes. I particularly enjoy its in-depth coverage of issue management, activism, and power and politics. The case studies are readable and engaging and, as a result, allow students to connect meaningfully with ethical theory and everyday communication… practice.??? ???Heather M. Zoller, University of Cincinnati???? Case Studies in Organizational Communication: Ethical Perspectives and Practices integrates ethical theory and practice to help strengthen readers??? awareness, judgment, and action in organizations by exploring ethical dilemmas in a diverse range of well-known business cases. This volume is a crucial step toward addressing ethical issues, providing a rich and diverse overview of an increasingly important concern for organizations in contemporary society.???? Key Features Explores some of the most important examples of organizational ethics today: Case studies include discussions of dilemmas faced by NASA, Coca-Cola, Mitsubishi, Wal-Mart, the Catholic Church, the war in Iraq, college athletics, and the tobacco and pharmaceutical industries, among others.?? Through these case studies, students are able to directly assess ethical and unethical decision-making in a rich, diverse, and complex manner that moves beyond simple explanations of ethics.??Examines a range of ethical dilemmas in diverse organizations: The cases look at a variety of emerging issues in the workplace, such as work/family balance, racism, sexual harassment, offshoring, telecommuting, and much more. In addition, several of the case studies examine the behavior of non-American organizations, providing a more thorough understanding of ethics in a global business environment. Offers greater coherence and structure than other case books: The consistent case structure allows instructors and students greater opportunity to compare and contrast cases on comparable terms. In addition, the book includes extensive instructional materials, often neglected in other case study books. Instructors unfamiliar with the cases are provided with additional pedagogical materials, including a case summary and discussion questions. ?? Intended Audience: Designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in Organizational Communication, this book will be an invaluable resource not only for students but also for anyone interested in ethics, in general, and in organizational ethics, specifically.?????? ??