The Elements of Ethics [Hardcover]

W. Brad Brad Johnson (Author), Charles R. R. Ridley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 14, 2008

Patterned after Strunk and White's classic The Elements of Style, this handy guide pulls the existing research on the delicate balance of professional ethics into one concise source. Johnson and Ridley explore seventy-five of the most important and pithy truths for supervisors in all fields, including questions of integrity, loyalty, justice, respect, and delivering one's best in the business environment. Succinct and comprehensive, with examples and takeaway advice, this is a must-have for any professional or business leader striving to create an ethical workplace.

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Praise for the authors' The Elements of Mentoring:

"Jam-packed with exciting ideas...it offers practical applications using exemplary case studies...gem of a resource."--Mary H. Guindon, School of Professional Studies in Business and Education, Johns Hopkins University

 

"Destined to become a classic due to its concise approach and timeless value...This excellent book has the potential to bring out your best: read it!"--Leadership & Organization Development Journal

 

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“A must-have reference for every professional who deals in the gray area of deciding what is right and what is wrong.  Johnson and Ridley provide a handy resource for the novice as well as the seasoned professional.”--Aine Donovan, Executive Director, Ethics Institute, Dartmouth College

 

"While we would all say we want to be ethical leaders, we are often uncertain about exactly what it means to be ethical, and how we can take clear positive steps in a gray world. "Elements of Ethics" is an excellent tool for helping us sort out these important issues. We learn best through stories and this book provides many real-world stories to outline the ethical challenges in which we find ourselves. I highly recommend reading this book."--Michael J. Duncan, Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Doctors, The Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University

 

“This book represents a practical approach to ethical principles and practices in various professions.  The authors write in a clear style, using a number of cases to illustrate key themes in each chapter. It is clear that Drs. Johnson and Ridley have drawn upon their experiences and wisdom in creating a brief and useful book. They have identified many ethical dilemmas and provide thoughtful discussions of ways to practice both ethically and effectively.”--Gerald Corey, Ed.D., Diplomate in Counseling Psychology, ABPP Professor Emeritus of Human Services, California State University at Fullerton

About the Author

W. Brad Johnson is professor of psychology at the U.S. Naval Academy and a faculty associate in the Graduate School of Business and Education at Johns Hopkins University. He lives in Annapolis, MD. Charles R. Ridley is professor of Counseling Psychology at Texas A & M University and Co-Director, Research Core of the university's Center for the Study of Health Disparities. He lives in College Station, Texas.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (October 14, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0230603912
• ISBN-13: 978-0230603912
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #697,669 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An informative and entertaining read, February 20, 2009

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This review is from: The Elements of Ethics (Hardcover)

I checked this book out at the library on a whim. It is educational and informative along with being very interesting. I enjoyed it so much, I went and bought my own copy. Provides great insight on what is morally right and ethical (both personally and in the workplace). Johnson and Ridley did not write a dry and boring textbook. This is simply a great book you will be very happy you have read. I'm certain I will be reading it again. Good job guys!