Developing ethical awareness and establishing an ethical culture are essential skills for business leaders. Use our selection of books, articles and links to find more information on business ethics.
The ICAEW ethics pages provide quick access to the ICAEW Code of Ethics, information on the APB's Ethical Standards on auditor independence and the most recent developments in ethics for the accountancy profession.
Contact the Technical helpline for advice on ethical dilemmas in both business and practice sectors, including guidance on interpretation and compliance with ICAEW regulations and the Code of Ethics. In addition to advice provided through the helpline, common topics are addressed in a series of ethics helpsheets and FAQs.
Online guides and publications
eBooks
The library provides full text access to a selection of key business and reference eBooks from leading publishers.
Essentials of business ethics: creating an organization of high integrity and superior performance
Collins, Denis (Wiley, 2009)
The book provides practical 'how-to' examples and best practices on every area of managing ethics inside organisations. It lays down the foundation for creating a culture of high integrity and superior performance and offers advice relevant to every organisation or company.
Business ethics: A case study approach
Henn, Stephen K. (Wiley, 2009)
This book, aimed at senior business leaders, gives both a theoretical and practical perspective on organisational ethics. It discusses key elements involved in ethical and unethical behaviour and the critical role business leaders play in establishing an ethical business culture across an organisation.
Responsible leadership
Maak, Thomas; Pless, Nicola M. (Routledge, 2006)
The book explores business ethics as the basis of responsible leadership and covers issues including integrity and accountability. It discusses the dilemmas business leaders face in a world of competing values and uses case studies to demonstrate how to develop the essential skills required to lead organisations responsibly.
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Online articles
The library provides access to a range of articles in full text from leading business, finance and management journals.
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Useful links
Institute of Business Ethics
Charitable organisation promoting ethical standards in management and industry. The website offers briefings on good practice guidance and an annual survey on UK attitudes to business ethics.
EBEN-UK
The UK arm of the European Business Ethics Network providing a forum for academics and practitioners to discuss and debate issues related to business ethics and enable dialogue on the role of business in society.
Ethical Trading Initiative
An alliance of companies, voluntary organisations and trade unions which promotes ethical business practices and aims to 'improve the lives of workers in global supply chains'. The resources section provides access to reports and training materials.
The International Business Ethics Institute (IBEI)
A private, not for profit, nonpartisan, educational organisation founded in 1994 in response to the growing need for transnationalism in the field of business ethics. The IBEI is based in the US with an affiliate office in London.
International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF)
An independent, not-for-profit global organisation established in 1990 which works "with companies on the sustainability and responsible business agenda".
Business Ethics
Online magazine for corporate responsibility. The publication provides information, opinion and analysis on issues related to ethical business practice and greater social responsibility in business.
Articles and books in the Library collection
To find out how you can borrow books from the Library please see our guide to book loans.
You can obtain copies of articles or extracts of books and reports by post, fax or email through our document delivery service.
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