26 BUas lecturers of all 5 academies have contributed to a textbook titled ‘Ethical Dilemmas in the Creative, Cultural and Service Industries’. The book was edited by Johan Bouwer, Professor of Ethics in Business and Profession.
The idea for this book was born a few years ago when our university started a project leading to the inclusion of (facets of business) ethics in all of our educational programmes, thereby acknowledging the industry’s need to attract professionals who are also able to address ethical dilemmas in their work.
21 Cases have been included in the book, covering a wide range of ethical dilemmas, which transcend national borders. Major ethical issues such as Corporate Social Responsibility, ethical leadership, human rights, fraud, employee rights and duties, new technology and (social) entrepreneurship are addressed. ‘Ethical Dilemmas in the Creative, Cultural and Service Industries’ is designed to enhance professional ethical awareness and supports student’s development of skills for ethical decision-making in professional practice.