John F. Steiner is Professor of Management, California State University, Los Angeles.
Summary
Business, Government and Society, by Steiner and Steiner, was one of the very first books in this course area
and has benefited greatly from the reputation of its authors. George Steiner, the father in this father-and-son
team, is one of the pioneers in the field. The text includes coverage of all the distinct content areas and is
known for its inclusion of historical background. Each chapter has three elements; (1) a beginning story to illustrate
central themes, (2) explanatory text, and (3) a case study inviting debate about events related to the subject
area. One of the most complete on the market, the 10th Edition of Business, Government and Society not only covers
the stakeholder theory, but also covers a total of four theoretical models for analyzing the actions and duties
of corporations.
Table of Contents
1. The Study of Business, Government, and Society 2. The Dynamic Environment 3. Business Power 4. Critics of Business 5. Corporate Social Responsibility 6. Implementing Corporate Social Responsibility 7. Business Ethics 8. Making Ethical Decisions in Business 9. Business in Politics 10. Regulation of Business 11. Multinational Corporations 12. Globalization 13. Industrial Pollution and Environmental Policy 14. Managing Environmental Quality 15. Consumerism 16. The Changing Workplace 17. Civil Rights in the Workplace 18. Corporate Governance
