In a world economy that is becoming increasingly integrated and interdependent, the relationship between business and society is becoming ever more complex. The globalisation of business, the emergence of civil society organisations in many nations, and new government regulations and international agreements have significantly altered the job of managers and the nature of strategic decision making within the firm. The sixteenth edition of Business and Society: Stakeholders, Ethics, Public Policy draws on the latest research to address the challenges facing business organisations and their stakeholders. The text builds on its legacy of market leadership by re-examining central issues.