Principles of Business & Management: Practicing Ethics, Responsibility, Sustainability

The importance of management education in addressing global challenges such as the Covid-19 pandemic, Black Lives Matter movement, war in Ukraine, and climate change is emphasized in this textbook. It is fully revised and endorsed by the UN's Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative, and includes two brand-new chapters on behaving and digitalizing. The book also integrates the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to promote sustainable development. It is suitable for a wide range of courses from introductory business/management to responsible/sustainable management, business ethics, business and society, and corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Format: Hardback
Length: 968 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2024
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd

In the face of seismic global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement, the war in Ukraine, and extreme weather incidents exacerbated by climate change, there has never been a more pressing need to delve into management practices that not only yield benefits for businesses but also contribute to addressing the world's challenges, supporting individuals and the planet, and fostering peace and prosperity for all. This revised and extensively endorsed textbook, authored by renowned experts, equips readers with the essential skills to become responsible, ethically, and sustainably minded business professionals. With two brand-new chapters on "Behaving" and "Digitalizing," over 50 updated case studies, pioneering interviews, and practitioner profiles, as well as a wealth of exercises and worksheets, the book seamlessly integrates the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to underscore the crucial role of sustainable development in business and management today. This comprehensive textbook serves as a valuable resource for a wide array of courses, ranging from introductory business and management to responsible and sustainable management, business ethics, business and society, and corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Oliver Laasch, a Chaired Professor of Responsible Management at ESCP Business School and an Adjunct Professor of Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Manchester, is the visionary behind this essential textbook.

Weight: 2230g
Dimension: 246 x 189 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529610826
Edition number: 3 Revised edition