Unprecedented rates of change, crises, imbalance and unrest find our world in need of strong and moral leaders. Students now, more than ever, should equate effective leadership with ethical leadership.
Ethical Leadership: Theory to Practice is a unique text that takes students from the big ethical question of “why be moral?” to more specific application of “how to be moral” within the context of leadership. This text covers concepts of moral development and ethical and moral philosophies first, to lay the groundwork for students to understand the underpinnings of ethical leadership. The second section of the text focuses on the application of theory to leadership concepts and competencies.
1. Defining Ethics and Morals
2. Critical Thinking is Ethical Thinking
3. Moral Development
4. Ethical Values, Virtues, and Vices
5. Egoism and Altruism
6. Utilitarianism
7. Kantian Ethics
8. Cultural Relativism and Objectivism
9. Ethical Decision Making
10. Leadership Ethics
11. Followership Ethics
12. Ethical Conflict Management
13. Building Ethical Organizations