Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective - by Michael E Cafferky (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>Michael Cafferky sets a new standard in the field of business ethics with this comprehensive textbook from a Christian perspective. Using twelve biblical themes to evaluate contemporary ethical approaches and concerns, he covers consumer behavior, management, accounting, marketing, corporate responsibility and more.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>It is legal for CEOs to make 300 times the amount of the average worker. But is this fair and just? Is it ethical for a customer to purchase a digital camera for the sole purpose of using it on a ski trip and then return the item to the store afterwards? Should companies who purchase advertising space on websites that offer pirated videos for download be held accountable for breaking intellectual property laws? The world of business is fraught with ethical challenges. Some of these are relatively straightforward, but others are complicated and require careful reflection. While there are numerous theories to help people navigate these dilemmas, the goal of this book is to provide a comprehensive biblical perspective on contemporary issues in areas such as consumer behavior, management, accounting and marketing. In <em>Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective</em>, Michael E. Cafferky explores the biblical resources for moral guidance and ethical consideration. He identifies twelve key themes in the narrative of Scripture: cosmic conflict, creation, holiness, covenant relationships, shalom, sabbath, justice, righteousness, truth, wisdom, loving kindness and redemption. By looking at ethical approaches and issues through this multifaceted biblical perspective, Cafferky helps readers appreciate the complex nature of ethical decision making, particularly in the context of business and finance. Designed from the start with the classroom in mind, each chapter of <em>Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective</em> provides example scenarios, questions for intrapersonal and interpersonal ethical reflection, review questions, ethical vignettes for discussion and an exploration of the chapter material in light of the biblical themes. Additional IVP Instructor Resources are also available.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><em>Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective</em> is more than a basic introduction to business ethics; it's a distinctly Christian explanation of the topic. . . . <em>Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective</em> should become the standard text in business ethics courses in Christian universities. It also has a place in churches as a tool for discipling those engaged in the business worlds at all levels.</p>--Andrew J. Spencer, The Gospel Coalition, November 30, 2015<br><br><p>A complete and exceptionally well organized and presented course of instruction, <em>Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective</em> is an ideal textbook well suited for a business ethics curriculum. In the midst of a new age of Robber Barron Capitalism, <em>Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective</em> is a sorely needed response and should be considered essential reading for all corporate officers, business managers, and entrepreneurs. <em>Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective</em> should be considered a critically important addition to community, corporate, and academic library collections.</p>--Paul T. Vogel, The Midwest Book Review, November 2015<br><br><p>It's rare to find an ethics text that contains both a comprehensive analysis of key moral philosophies and insightful scriptural application to relevant business issues. <em>Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective</em>, however, offers the best of both in an interesting and engaging format. What's more, the text provides thorough treatment of a broad array of ethical issues in fields like finance, management and marketing that stimulate thinking and encourage evaluation via biblical themes such as shalom, holiness and sabbath. <em>Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective</em> is an excellent resource for current and future businesspeople who want their moral decision-making to honor God.</p>--David Hagenbuch, Messiah College<br><br><p>Making Christian choices in the web of global economic exchange is no simple matter. This book is a key resource for Christian business practitioners, educators and students who seek faith-based decisions in complex contexts. It recovers relevant Biblical themes and stories, considers conceptual frameworks for business ethics and applies both Scripture and big-picture thinking to on-the-ground business situations. I commend it to those seeking faith-informed foundations for business teaching, learning and decision making.</p>--Shirley J. Roels, senior advisor and director of Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education<br><br><p>Michael Cafferky and InterVarsity Press are to be congratulated on producing such a comprehensive and readable textbook on business ethics from a Christian perspective. It contains a rich diet of biblical wisdom and sound analysis. The biblical story themes, immersion in the nitty gritty and identification of fundamental paradoxes are particularly helpful features of the book.</p>--Richard Higginson, Ridley Hall Theological College, University of Cambridge<br><br><p>Michael Cafferky has a distinct advantage over most professors when he writes about business ethics from a biblical perspective: he has spent more than two decades in the trenches of business management. During that time he has had to struggle with the integration of the authority of Scripture in an often messy contemporary marketplace. His thoughtful and thorough discussion will assist any Christian who is serious about honoring God in their business calling.</p>--John E. Stapleford, president, Caesar Rodney Institute, author of Bulls, Bears and Golden Calves<br><br><p>Michael Cafferky has produced a book on the highly relevant topic of business ethics which seeks to incorporate scriptural teaching and scriptural themes in the discussion of ethical decision-making in business.</p>--Walton Padelford, Christian Scholar's Review, XLVI: 2, Winter 2017<br><br><p>Michael Cafferky in <em>Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective</em> has done a yeoman's job in developing a matrix of biblical themes by which to evaluate ethical systems while simultaneously engaging business activities with acumen. By using contemporary examples, case studies, summaries and analyses, and providing review and discussion questions, he guides readers into a holistic personal and corporate engagement with business ethics as both people of business and followers of Christ living within the economic realities of our world. This work will be a resource, a tool and a survey that will be used repeatedly for learners of Christian business (and all believers who live in our world), whether as college students, advanced business practitioners or active embedded citizens of heaven who are interested in truly integrating their faith and life in the pew, the marketplace and the world.</p>--Paul Lewis, Evangel University<br><br><p>Whether taken as a whole or in bite-size pieces, Cafferky's <em>Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective</em>, offers something for both the novice and the layman. . . . It is an excellent resource book for both instruction and reference. For anyone interested in a deeper understanding of a biblical perspective on ethical issues relevant to our continuously evolving business landscape, Michael E. Cafferky's <em>Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective</em> is a must-read.</p>--Scott Hall, Faithful Lives, Vol. 1, 2016<br>
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