Corruption and Anti-Corruption: An Applied Philosophical Approach (Basic Ethics in Action)

Focusing on diverse examples of corruption, this book. juxtaposes ethical theory with major topics in applied ethics. Readers benefit from seeing the application of theory to contemporary moral problem of corruption, and how to avoid and resolve the problem. Extensive coverage on combating corruption offers readers constructive ways of responding to and preventing corruption in modern-day systems and enterprises. Theoretical observations; contexts and causes of corruption; what¿s wrong with corruption; rationalizing corruption; corporate corruption and collective moral responsibility; anti-corruption systems; corruption and punishment; the rights of suspects; conflicts of interest; and whistle blowing. For those with Business, Professional, and Applied Ethics careers.