Leadership and Business Ethics

This book provides new and challenging approaches to business ethics that link theory and practice, overcoming lacunae and inadequacies in the literature. It seeks to overcome the marginal status of business ethics in universities, business, and enterprise by demonstrating that virtue ethics is an important step in responding to the leadership issue. It offers practical advice and viable suggestions to business people on what is right and wrong in business, and makes a vital contribution to the development of top leaders. It also provides new solutions for women in leadership and challenges unethical marketing of human images. The second edition includes leading academics and practitioners who hope to change the realms of business and banking for the better.

Format: Hardback
Length: 521 pages
Publication date: 25 January 2022
Publisher: Springer

This groundbreaking book presents novel and thought-provoking approaches to business ethics, effectively bridging theory and practice to address gaps and inadequacies in the literature on ethics and governance. This recurring theme in the history of business ethics as an academic discipline is explored in depth. This comprehensive work offers imaginative and innovative proposals for the essential integration of virtue, integrity, and character into global business, finance, and banking. The primary objective of this volume is to elevate the status of business ethics in universities, businesses, and enterprises by demonstrating its significance in addressing the leadership challenge. By highlighting the role of virtue ethics in shaping an adequate response to leadership issues, this new edition of a widely acclaimed work aims to foster a closer alignment between ethics and business. It provides practical guidance and actionable suggestions to business professionals, helping them discern between right and wrong practices in the corporate world. This volume makes a vital contribution to the field of education, serving as a catalyst for the ongoing development of top leaders. In the realm of women in leadership, the book offers groundbreaking solutions that break barriers on a global scale. It challenges unethical marketing practices that harm citizens and society, advocating for responsible and ethical practices. Additionally, the volume presents creative ideas for leveraging spirituality and human development to enhance business and society.

The significantly expanded second edition features a distinguished lineup of renowned academics and practitioners, holding the audacious hope that positive changes can be brought about in the domains of business and banking.

Weight: 1073g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789402421101
Edition number: 2nd ed. 2022