The first systematic treatment of political forecasting and risk assessment as critical elements in the strategic planning process. Evaluates alternative methods of political forecasting based on case studies and general performance appraisals. Offers practical--at times controversial--insights on organizing the forecasting effort, selecting appropriate methods, integrating non-political socio-…
Focusing on ethical issues facing corporate managers making decisions that impact employees, customers, or the general public, this textbook presents a moral theory that rests on concepts from Bentham's utilitarianism, Kant's moral imperative, and other philosophical perspectives and applies it to ethical problems that arise in the business world. These issues include whistle-blowing; trade sec…