Ethical Leadership in Organizations Concepts and Implementation
This book links ethical leadership theory to the implementation of improved leadership practices, particularly in highly operational environments. It builds on the recognition that bad forms of leadership lead to declining motivation and consequently to p
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Bernhard Bachmann
Ethical Leadership in Organizations Concepts and Implementation
CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance
Series editors Samuel O. Idowu, London Metropolitan University, London, United Kingdom Rene´ Schmidpeter, Cologne Business School, Germany
More information about this series at http://www.springer.com/series/11565
Bernhard Bachmann
Ethical Leadership in Organizations Concepts and Implementation
Bernhard Bachmann Eltville am Rhein, Germany
ISSN 2196-7075 ISSN 2196-7083 (electronic) CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance ISBN 978-3-319-42941-0 ISBN 978-3-319-42942-7 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-42942-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016951978 © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Foreword by Prof Dr James F. O’Kane, Dean of The Business School, Edinburgh Napier University
This book contributes to answering the long-standing question: Why is it, that despite all the activities concerning a more ethical and responsible business behaviour, real change seems so slow? This study explains the critical role that leaders and leadership culture play. It will not only enlighten leaders from all managerial levels about how to implement a more ethical and responsible business environment; in fact, it explains the importance of “ethical” leadership, role modelling and integrity, while pointing to the consequences of bad forms of leadership. If the assumption holds true that CSR and business ethics are becoming increasingly important to organisations, this book is an important contribution by addressing the challenges associated with embedding a more ethical behaviour in organisations. While mainstream CSR and ethics research focuses on regulations and process, this research uncovers leadership and leadership culture as the primary t
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