Just Business

by Hill, Alexander

• ISBN13: 9780830826766
• ISBN10: 0830826769
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-02-28
• Publisher: Ivp Academic

Summary

"An ethical man is a Christian holding four aces." So said Mark Twain. But practicing Christians, at least, want to be ethical in all areas of life and work not just when they are holding four aces. To those faced with the many questions and quandaries of doing business with integrity, Alexander Hill offers a place to begin. Hill carefully explores the foundational Christian concepts of holiness, justice and love. These keys to God's character, he argues, are also the keys to Christian business ethics. Hill then shows how some common responses to business ethics fall short of a fully Christian response. Finally, he turns to penetrating case studies on such pressing topics as employer-employee relations, discrimination and affirmative action, and environmental damage. This is an excellent introduction to business ethics for students and a bracing refresher for men and women already in the marketplace. Market/Audience Business professionals Students Endorsements "An excellent tool for managers who struggle with how to apply Christian ethics in the marketplace well-written, balanced and informative." HOWARD BUTT, author of Renewing America's Soul Features and Benefits Introduction to business ethics Clearly written Shows how some common approaches to business ethics fall short Offers an alternative approach based on the foundational Christian concepts of holiness, justice and love Includes updated case studies

Author Biography

Alexander Hill is president of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA, based in Madison, Wisconsin. He formerly taught in the school of business and economics at Seattle Pacific University.

Table of Contents

Concepts

A Christian Ethic for Business

Holiness

Justice

Love

False Exits

Dual Morality

Law

Agency

Topics

Honesty and Deception (Part 1)

Honesty and Deception (Part 2)

Concealment and Disclosure

Employer-Employee Relations

Employee Rights in Termination and Privacy

Discrimination and Affirmative Action

The Environment

Property

Epilogue: A Theocentric Approach to Business Ethics

Notes

Index

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