"By bringing together in one volume the insights of some of the most thoughtful leaders of some of America's greatest companies, John Knapp provides a valuable service to all who believe that business ethics is a fundamental driver of business success. The strong voices we encounter in this volume show a thoughtful commitment to the ethical dimensions of business leadership, they command the skills needed to make a persuasive and lively argument, and they demonstrate the courage to speak out, even when it may mean controversial critiques of their own companies or professions. This book should be read by every executive in business today both as a primer on ethical business leadership, and as a guide to action in an increasingly complex and challenging global business environment." -- James C. Murphy, Ph.D., Executive Director, International Business Ethics Institute "If you are tired of the avalanche of leadership theory-du- jour books crowding the shelves, you'll find Leaders on Ethics a refreshing addition to the discussion. John Knapp has masterfully assembled a remarkable collection of real leaders who have walked the talk, not just talked the talk--not just theory, ethical leadership in action. Leaders of all sectors--social, private, and public--will find these real-world discussions instructive, thought provoking, and inspiring from people in the fight every day." -- Robert E. Gaylord (Brig. Gen., U.S. Army, Ret.), President and CEO, Leader to Leader Institute "This is, in so many ways, a remarkable collection of essays and speeches on ethics. It's remarkable for the character and quality of the authors, as well as the candor and honesty with which they've written. This book is more, though. It's a gathering of stories about how business works--and sometimes doesn't--and how business executives are confronted with the ugly reality of their decisions and the lives affected by them. Whether you're a student of business or an experienced manager, you'll find this a fascinating read. The lessons are profound, poignant, and timeless." -- James S. O'Rourke IV, Professor of Management, Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame
John C. Knapp is University Professor and Mann Family Professor of Ethics at Samford University. He is also the Leadership Director, Frances Marlin Mann Center for Ethics and Leadership, at Samford. He has also been visiting lecturer at the University of Wales and Adjunct Professor of Ethics at Columbia Theological Seminary. Knapp is the editor of For the Common Good: The Ethics of Leadership in the 21st Century (Praeger, 2007).
These 15 high-powered contributors understand very well that the
ethics of modern society has changed rapidly, as evidenced by the
behavior of ordinary individuals as well as by the heads of major
businesses. They urge readers to consider maintaining an
uncompromisingly high level of ethics despite what others get away
with, at least for a time, and comment on using crisis as a
platform for positive change, recognizing unenlightened
self-interest, restoring corporate trust, tying high ethical
standards to governance and free enterprise, and learning from the
world's great religions. They get more specific on ethical issues
in accounting and auditing, in markets where sex sells, in
competitive situations, and in higher education. They urge leaders
to be trustworthy, sensitive to diversity, accepting of others
regardless of class or union affiliation, and capable of putting
high values and ethics first.
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