The Business Ethics Activity Book: 50 Exercises for Promoting Integrity at Work [Paperback]

Dr. Marlene Caroselli (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0814472001 | ISBN-13: 978-0814472002 | Publication Date: September 1, 2003 | Edition: 1

Public sentiment and a growing sense of corporate guilt have given American business a much-needed shove toward more ethical behavior, but without step-by-step guidance, many professionals don't know where to start. Caroselli's exercises are thought-provoking, fun, and adaptable, and will set individuals and their organizations on the right course for better leadership, conduct, sales methods, management, and teamwork. Ethics will continue to be a hot topic - the audience is there, and will stay. Many books will be taking the rant-and-rave approach, which may give psychological benefit - but "The Business Ethics Activity Book" will show people what to do. Leading ethicists provide additional insight in chapter introductions.Caroselli does not pretend to teach ethics - rather this book is about creating a culture where inherently ethical people are encouraged to create a synergy between principles and profit. More ethical conduct will help protect companies against liability claims.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book provides a handy tool for those training others about company ethics." -- OfficePro March 2004

Book Description

"In an age of ethical decay at organizations of every type, a call is being sounded for accountabiliy. Accordingly, companies must educate their employees and executives regarding acceptable practice. The Business Ethics Activity Book presents an array of provocative activities that will help encourage a more ethical approach to:

* Leadership: promoting courage, commitment, and moral responsibility

* Workplace conduct: building an ethical environment on individual behavior

* Salesmanship: exploring the relationships between sellers and their customers

* Management: leading employees by example in daily situations

* Teamwork: fostering group behavior that reflects the company’s moral outlook

Each section features an interview with a leading ethicist, and every activity provides step-by-step instructions. Also, discussion prompts and suggestions for variations enable the trainer or leader to expand each exercise’s application. These exercises will push organizations to challenge the climate of questionable or unexamined ethics and recommit themselves to responsible business methods."

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 17 and up
  
• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: AMACOM; 1 edition (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814472001
• ISBN-13: 978-0814472002
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,090,910 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Marlene Caroselli is an author, keynoter, and corporate trainer. She has published over 60 books and countless curricula/article/speeches. Her books include "The Language of Leadership," named a Director's Choice by Doubleday Book Club, and "Principled Persuasion," named a Director's Choice by Doubleday Book Club upon its initial release. With the help of Bob Dylan's #1 fan, she has added ebooks to her repertoire.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Useful for business trainers, March 21, 2008

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David L. Neidert (Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Business Ethics Activity Book: 50 Exercises for Promoting Integrity at Work (Paperback)

As an ethics trainer, I have used this book for activities that might be helpful in training not only business professionals, but civic leaders and unversity students. The book has many useful exercises for businesses, but are too narrowly focused for use in the classroom or larger community venues. The book is useful for single corporate programs where people might know each other well and there is anticipated group training.

8 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not Worth The Money, January 9, 2007

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Ruth A. Lamb "Clearwater" (Jefferson City, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Business Ethics Activity Book: 50 Exercises for Promoting Integrity at Work (Paperback)

I purchased this book for my college students in hopes that it would be some type of hands on activity about Ethics that would make a statement. This book was of no value to me what so ever. It was a waste of money.