Ethics, the Heart of Leadership [Paperback]

Joanne B. Ciulla (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0275982521 | ISBN-13: 978-0275982522 | Publication Date: September 30, 2004 | Edition: 2

The study of ethics and leadership can be traced back to Aristotle and the Ancient Greeks. Against the backdrop of corporate, political, and religious scandal, a contemporary examination of the complex and subtle relationships between ethics and leadership could not be more timely. In this updated and expanded edition of Ethics, The Heart of Leadership, Joanne Ciulla presents a unique collection of essays by philosophers, leadership scholars with backgrounds in industrial and organizational psychology, and management theorists. The authors tackle such profound questions as: How do leaders motivate followers to achieve their goals? What is the moral relationship between leaders and followers? Are ethical leaders driven by self-interest or altruism? What is the ethical value of a leader's accomplishments? Do their actions serve the greatest good? Featuring new essays by Bruce Avolio and Edwin Locke, Terry Price, Bernie Bass and Paul Steidlmeier, and a foreword by James MacGregor Burns, Ethics, The Heart of Leadership probes what the answers to these questions mean for today's leaders, offering hands-on insights into the ethical dynamics that make the heart of leadership tick.

Editorial Reviews

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?[M]any of the writings in this book tend to center on business ethics, the discussions are very appropriate for teachers and school administrators, as they seek to provide leadership not only for their adult stakeholders, but also more importantly for the children entrusted to them. Recommended.?-Library Media Connection --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Praeger; 2 edition (September 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0275982521
• ISBN-13: 978-0275982522
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #258,829 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good, broad range of opinions, September 14, 2005

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Cherilyn R. Williams (Tacoma, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ethics, the Heart of Leadership (Paperback)

I read this book for my master's program in organizational leadership and it is one of the better compendiums I have read in the breadth of views included. While some authors are clearer and better reads than others, the range of opinion more than makes up for it.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay book on ethics, September 29, 2009

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This review is from: Ethics, the Heart of Leadership (Paperback)

I got this book because it was a required textbook for my class on ethics. Otherwise, I would not have purchased it. It is very difficult to read because it lacks the ability to hold your attention. I think it could have been written better. Compared to other ethics books, it is average at best.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The Ethics of Poor Quality, December 15, 2008

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Joseph M. Owens - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ethics, the Heart of Leadership (Hardcover)

The copy that I received fell apart before I finished reading the first chapter. This reflects poorly on the message of the text and reputation of the publisher. Does print on demand publishing really have to be of such poor quality?