Fixed Income Securities or Business Ethics

Fixed Income Securities: Tools for Today's Markets

Author: Bruce Tuckman

Praise for Fixed Income Securities, Second Edition

"What distinguishes this book from many others on the subject is that Tuckman has skillfully combined intuitive rationale with mathematical analysis to give readers a clear and deep understanding of the market. Tuckman has written a comprehensive reference book that should be found on the desks of both seasoned practitioners and novices alike." ?Gerald Lucas, Senior Government Strategist, Director, Global Securities Research, Merrill Lynch

"This outstanding book offers a well-written and clear tutorial for many of the cutting-edge analytical techniques and models used in practice. Combines a wealth of institutional knowledge, practical tools, and realistic examples, while giving a clear understanding of the underlying theory." ?Francis Longstaff, Professor of Finance, The Anderson School at UCLA

"An excellent reference for anyone intending to bridge the gap between financial mathematics theory and the practice of financial markets." ?Marek Musiela, BNP Paribas

"This is an extremely readable book with a balance between technical detail and practical application. Unlike other books in the area, thorough and tightly knit chapters reflect Tuckman's unique background as a well-respected academic and market participant." ?Tony D. Kao, Managing Director, Global Fixed Income GM Asset Management

See also: Natural Gas in Nontechnical Language or Codes of Conduct

Business Ethics

Author: William H Shaw

Combining engaging discussions and stimulating case studies, BUSINESS ETHICS brings you a comprehensive survey of business ethics that will guide you toward becoming an ethical professional-even if you've never studied philosophy before. Rich with real-world examples and introductions, the text introduces you to important philosophical concepts and principles via a range of perspectives that will help you begin to grapple with the compelling theoretical and practical issues of the evolving commercial landscape. In addition, this edition of the text features an updated two-color design and new pedagogical features.

Booknews

Exposes students to important moral issues that arise in various business contexts and provides them with an understanding of the moral, social, and economic environments these problem occur in. Introduces students to ethical concepts and helps them develop the necessary reasoning and analytical skills for resolving moral issues. Although the primary emphasis is on business, the book's scope extends to related moral issues in other organization and professional contexts. This fourth edition contains a total of 37 case studies. Shaw is affiliated with San Jose State University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents:

Pt. I	Moral Philosophy and Business	1
Ch. 1	The Nature of Morality	2
Ch. 2	Normative Theories of Ethics	44
Ch. 3	Justice and Economic Distribution	84
Pt. II	American Business and Its Basis	123
Ch. 4	The Nature of Capitalism	124
Ch. 5	Corporations	158
Pt. III	The Organization and the People in It	201
Ch. 6	The Workplace (1): Basic Issues	202
Ch. 7	The Workplace (2): Today's Challenges	237
Ch. 8	Moral Choices Facing Employees	275
Ch. 9	Job Discrimination	308
Pt. IV	Business and Society	343
Ch. 10	Consumers	344
Ch. 11	The Environment	386