Title: Business Ethics in Practice
Subtitle: Case Examples from German Organizations
Subject Classification:  Business and Management, Gender Studies, Sustainability  
BIC Classification: KJ, JFSJ, KJR
BISAC Classification: BUS008000, BUS030000, BUS109000
Binding: Hardback, eBook
Publication date: 01 Mar 2025
ISBN (Hardback): 978-1-80441-647-1
ISBN (eBook): 978-1-80441-648-8

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Description

Business Ethics in Practice is a collection of case studies and academic research that deal with various issues surrounding ethics in organisations today, including consumer relations, corporate reputation management, human resource management, sustainability, and gender management. The collection aims to provide a deep understanding of these and related topics, drawing in particular from case examples in Germany.

In addressing topics such as ethical leadership to support employee well-being, consumer-facing sustainability, gender management and gender inequality, it will be an invaluable part of any collection in business and management, and helpful in learning and development initiatives in organisations.

Biography

Editor(s):  Marion Kahrens, Sarah Weyers and Philipa Biritwum all teach and research at the European College of Business and Management, London, UK, a validated partner institution of Liverpool John Moores University, UK

Reviews

"Ethical leadership is a concept that many talk about, but few manage to apply consistently - let alone well - in real organisational life. That’s what makes Business Ethics in Practice such a valuable contribution to the debate. The book is structured around three big themes: ethical leadership and employee wellbeing; consumer-facing sustainability; and gender management and inequality. Across 15 chapters, written by a range of distinguished contributors, the editors weave together academic depth with a practical, real-world lens. This is a book for both, academics and practitioners. What I appreciate most about this book is its balance. It’s clearly an academic work, but it stays grounded in real-life organisational dilemmas. It doesn’t pretend ethics is simple - quite the opposite. But it does offer useful insights, frameworks, and reflections that can help leaders and practitioners navigate complexity with more clarity and integrity. This book will appeal to academics, researchers and students in business ethics and corporate responsibility or sustainability as well as to leaders, HR professionals and sustainability practitioners, particularly those working in or with German organisations. Business Ethics in Practice doesn’t offer easy answers - and that’s precisely the point. It invites reflection, encourages debate, and equips readers with practical ideas to bring ethical thinking into everyday decision-making. A timely and much-needed resource."
- Karin Mueller, Founder & CEO of Liebfrog

"Business Ethics in Practice significantly contributes to applied business ethics by presenting case studies from German organizations. It explores ethical challenges in areas like ethical leadership, sustainable practices, gender management, consumer relations, and corporate reputation, offering a unique regional perspective. The book compiles case studies with academic analyses, focusing on ethical issues in German business settings. Topics include ethical leadership’s impact on employee well-being, sustainability in consumer interactions, gender equality efforts, corporate reputation, and ethical HR decision-making. Each case is introduced with a theoretical framework (e.g., stakeholder theory, deontological ethics), followed by a detailed scenario and potential solutions, making it ideal for academic study and professional training. The book fills a gap in context-specific business ethics, challenging universal ethical frameworks by emphasizing cultural and institutional factors. Its focus on gender and sustainability aligns with global priorities, bridging theory and practice. For practitioners, it offers practical guidance for navigating ethical dilemmas, particularly in sustainability and diversity. For educators, its structured cases stimulate classroom discussion across disciplines like organizational behaviour and leadership. This book is a valuable resource for scholars, educators, and practitioners interested in German business ethics. Its regional focus, empirical depth, and practical applicability make it highly recommended for those seeking a nuanced, case-based approach to ethical challenges in modern organizations."
- Dr. Slim Ben-Hassine