The work of Donaldson and Dunfee (1999) offers an example of how normative and descriptive approaches to business ethics can be integrated. We suggest that in order to be truly integrative, however, the theory should explore the processes by which such integration happens. We therefore sketch...

One of the central uses of stakeholder theory, in its original form, was as a counterpoint to the idea that corporations should be managed in the interests of shareholders. As the theory developed the debate was often framed in terms of quot;shareholders vs. stakeholders.quot; While developing...

Students explore the variability in earnings due solely to the need to make estimates for several common financial statement asset-related expense items. They consider depreciable asset lives and residual values; estimated uncollectible accounts receivable; and temporary versus permanent losses...

Do not edit content of this case. It must match the Cambridge book version (2009) exactly. Formatting may be updated as necessary. This short but provocative case is a useful vehicle for differentiating the financial statement effects of just a few of the accounting method choices available...

This competitive bidding game consists of four teams, which can be two to four students. (Several games can be played simultaneously.) Each team runs a printing company that has a capacity of forty press hours a week plus overtime. The case gives budgeted costs, saying which are likely to be...

This 26-minute video consists of excerpts from interviews conducted with 10 partners from the New York law firm of Schulte Roth & Zabel (SRZ). The firm was identified by Coopers & Lybrand as exemplifying an excellent, high-performing partnership. The video is intended to stimulate class...