Conflict of Interest in the Professions

Zusatztext The fundamental idea behind the bookis that examining how conflincts of interest arise and are dealt with in divers professions yields insight into their underlying structure. The execution of the idea is often informative, sometimes brilliant...taken as a whole, Conflict of Interest in the Professions provides insights into the structure of conflicts, how and why they are dangerous- and when they are not- and the best ways to escape or manage them. The book deepens our understanding of conflicts of interest and clearly lays out the choices we face. Klappentext Conflicts of interest pose special problems for the professions. Even the appearance of a conflict of interest can undermine essential trust between professional and public. This volume is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the ramifications and problems associated with important issue. It contains fifteen new essays by noted scholars and covers topics in law, medicine, journalism, engineering, financial services, and others. Zusammenfassung Conflicts of interest pose special problems for the professions. Even the appearance of a conflict of interest can undermine essential trust between professions and the public. This volume is an accessible guide to the ramifications and problems caused by conflicts of interest.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Michael (Professor of Philosophy Davis, Michael Stark Davis
• Con la collaborazione di: Michael Davis (Editore), Michael (Professor of Philosophy Davis (Editore), Andrew Stark (Editore), Andrew (Associate Professor of Strategic Management Stark (Editore)
• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 15.11.2001
• EAN: 9780195128635
• ISBN: 978-0-19-512863-5
• Pagine: 368
• Serie: Practical and Professional Ethics; Practical and Professional Ethics
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Economia > Altro; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Filosofia > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie