This reference handbook explores the role of ethics in business. An introduction defines business ethics and describes the tools of business ethics. Readers will also find biographical sketches, a detailed examination of the major issues, ethical codes, a directory of business organizations and associations, and a selection of print and nonprint resources, including websites. A table of cases and statutes and a glossary complete a volume that will be an indispensable, one-stop resource for business professionals, librarians, and anyone interested in the study of ethics.