The nature of business and its place in society has been a topic of considerable importance for centuries. However, the last several decades have led to a situation of considerable irony, in noteworthy achievements of business have been confronted with its greatest failures, and in which increasing discussion of corporate responsibility has been faced with the massive irresponsibility of some businesses.
The ethical and legal scandals in many organisations in the United States, Europe and Asia have shaken people's confidence in business. Corporate Integrity and Accountability seeks to deal with questions of corporate integrity as they arise for financial reporting, executive compensation, globalisation, and business ethics. |