Includes bibliographical references.

Unit 1. Ethical issues for managers: Do corporations have a responsibility to society beyond maximizing profit?-- Is it immoral for U.S. corporations to use cheap overseas labor? -- Are U.S. CEOs paid more than they deserve? -- Does an employer's need to monitor workers trump employee privacy concerns? -- Unit 2. Organizational behavior and human resource management: Has affirmative action outlived its usefulness in the workplace? -- Is workplace drug testing a wise corporate policy? -- Is gender discrimination the main reason women are paid less than men? -- Should employees be allowed to vote by secret ballot when deciding whether to support unionization in the workplace? -- Should corporations be allowed to implement English-only rules in the workplace? -- Unit 3. Strategic management: Is downsizing a sound strategic initiative? -- Is outsourcing a wise corporate strategy? -- Does expanding via mergers and acquisitions make for sound corporate strategy? -- Is first-to-market a successful strategy? -- Is growth always an inherent corporate value? -- Unit 4: Environmental and international management issues: Should corporations adopt environmentally friendly policies of CSR and sustainable development? -- Do unskilled immigrants hurt the American economy -- Is economic globalization good for humankind? -- Are protectionist policies beneficial to business?

"...a debate-style reader designed to introduce students to controversies in management. The readings, which represent the arguments of leading managers, educators and researchers, and writers, reflect opposing positions and have been selected for their liveliness ad substance and because of their value in a debate framework"--Back cover.