In a series of articles specifically commissioned for this volume, business ethicists survey the main areas of interest and concern in the field of business ethics.. "The book can be used as a comprehensive text for introductory or advanced courses in business ethics, as a reference for teachers and writers in the field, or as a guide for other academic or business persons who wish to become familiar with the central issues in the field. To enhance its usefulness as a reference work, the volume includes bibliographies of the relevant literature, a list of internet sources for material on business ethics, and an extensive index.