Description
Book Synopsis
- What is the place of ethics in organizational culture?
- What constitutes good leadership?
- How do different cultures define ethical leadership?
Ethical Leadership is the first book to rigorously explore the value of ethics in a business climate overwhelmingly driven by the need to generate profits and cut costs. Drawing on both authors' extensive experience in teaching and research, this book provides a clear, systemic model from which practical strategies can be derived for sound and effective leadership.
The authors argue convincingly for the need for ethical leadership within organizations; demonstrating its importance for creating a moral climate which is essential for organizational effectiveness. The book begins with reviews of leadership theory and research as well as an overview of ethical theories. It goes on to examine morality in terms of leadership, suggesting the principles upon which leaders should make their judgements. In order to align business
Table of Contents
Preface
Need for ethical leadership in organizations
Theories of ethics: A critical review
Leadership theory and research: A brief overview
The ethical dimensions of leadership: The leader’s motives, influence strategies and character
Preparing for ethical leadership in organizations
Cultural contingencies of leadership
Appendix I
Appendix II
References
Index
