Business, Government and Society: A Managerial Perspective

by Steiner, John; Steiner, George

• ISBN13: 9780073405056
• ISBN10: 0073405051
• Edition: 12th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-05-16
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

Business, Government, and Society, by Steiner and Steiner, tells the story of how forces in business, government and society shape our world. While current events move rapidly over the surface of the subject matter, the underlying principles and relationships at its core lie undisturbed.The Twelfth edition of this popular textbook is equipped with new chapter opening stories and cases that reflect current concerns in a changing environment. The thorough blend of history and today's events help students understand the entire context of forces at work in business, government, and society. A new emphasis on management issues and processes allows students to apply the principles they learn to real world situations.

Author Biography

John F. Steiner is Professor of Management, California State University, Los Angeles.

Table of Contents

The Study of Business, Government, and Society	p. 1
The Dynamic Environment	p. 20
Business Power	p. 53
Critics of Business	p. 80
Corporate Social Responsibility	p. 117
Implementing Corporate Social Responsibility	p. 153
Business Ethics	p. 186
Making Ethical Decisions in Business	p. 226
Business in Politics	p. 256
Regulating Business	p. 297
Multinational Corporations	p. 330
Globalization	p. 369
Industrial Pollution and Environmental Policy	p. 405
Managing Environmental Quality	p. 440
Consumerism	p. 473
The Changing Workplace	p. 507
Civil Rights in the Workplace	p. 540
Corporate Governance	p. 584
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