How To Do the Right Thing A Practical Guide For Ethical Decision Making

How To Do the Right Thing: A Practical Guide for Ethical Decision Making presents a focused exploration of ethical decision making and frameworks for moral judgment. Emphasizing moral character and the notion that ethical choices are within our power, this book guides readers through the process of making principled decisions.

The text covers essential ethical theories and decision-making models, providing an analytical backdrop for understanding complex moral issues. It tackles the nuanced challenges of moral focus, character, and the critical thinking necessary for ethical action. Pedagogical features such as takeaways, review questions, and application exercises support the engagement with ethical principles in practical contexts.

Designed to be an educational tool for courses in ethics, moral philosophy, business ethics, and related fields, How To Do the Right Thing is suitable for both undergraduate and graduate levels. It aims to equip students with the critical thinking skills necessary for making ethical judgments, thus preparing them for real-world ethical challenges.

F. Irene Waggoner, an education and business consultant, also serves as an adjunct faculty member for business ethics, leadership, and management at Texas A&M University-San Antonio and other U.S. colleges and universities. Dr. Waggoner holds a B.A. in psychology from The University of Texas at San Antonio and M.B.A. and Ph.D. degrees in business and leadership studies from Our Lady of the Lake University.

Matthew D. Mangum is a clinical associate professor of business law at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. He is an attorney specializing in intellectual property law. When not in the classroom, he can often be found in a national park.