Overview

Using the metaphor of light or shadow, Craig E. Johnson shows how leaders have the power to do significant good or harm. Taking an interdisciplinary approach to leadership ethics and balancing theory and research with opportunities for application, the book provides self-assessments, cases and films to analyze, and exploration exercises. New to This Edition A new chapter on ethical crisis leadership explains the stages of a crisis and the five ethical principles and strategies that are essential to fulfilling moral duties during times of crisis New or expanded coverage of many hot topics includes authentic leadership, servant leadership, followership ethics, emotional intelligence, the ethics of care, and moral intuition The author presents new topical cases, including the financial crisis (AIG, Washington Mutual, Bernie Medoff) and the corporate world (Microsoft, and the Peanut Corporation of America), and has updated cases retained from the previous edition (including the genocide in Darfur, Google in China, and the Columbia space shuttle crash) New films have been added to the popular ""Leadership Ethics at the Movies"" feature, including Gran Torino, Michael Clayton, and There Will Be Blood, with questions to spark classroom discussion Key Features Self-Assessments measure students' performance on an important behavior, skill, or concept discussed in the chapter; many are new to this edition Implications and Applications sections review key ideas and their ramifications for the reader as a leader For Further Exploration, Challenge, and Assessment features encourage students to engage in extended reflection and self-analysis through individual assignments and group projects

Full Product Details

Author:   Craig E. Johnson
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint:   SAGE Publications Inc
Edition:   4th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   0.620kg
ISBN:  

9781412982221

ISBN 10:   1412982227
Pages:   536
Publication Date:   12 April 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Introduction Leaders: The Bad News and the Good News Part I. The Shadow Side of Leadership 1. The Leader’s Light or Shadow A Dramatic Difference The Leader’s Shadows Leadership Ethics at the Movies: Doubt Self-Assessment: The Brutal Boss Questionnaire Case Study: Hiding the Truth: Friendly Fire and the Death of Pat Tillman Focus on Follower Ethics: The Dark Side of Followership For Further Exploration, Challenge, and Self-Assessment Chapter End Case: Casting Shadows at Enron Chapter End Case: Paying for Failure at AIG 2. Stepping Out of the Shadows Shadow Casters Unhealthy Motivations Leadership Ethics at the Movies: There Will Be Blood Case Study: The Pirates Dilemma Stepping Out of the Shadows: Becoming an Ethical Expert Ethical Skills: A Sampler For Further Exploration, Challenge, and Self-Assessment Chapter End Case: Death by Peanuts Chapter End Case: Bernie Madoff and the Biggest Swindle in History Part II. Looking Inward 3. The Leader’s Character Elements of Character Courage Optimism Leadership Ethics at the Movies: Happy-Go-Lucky Self-Assessment: Perceived Leader Integrity Scale Character Building Case Study: Leading With a Blink of the Left Eye For Further Exploration, Challenge, and Self-Assessment Chapter End Case: Senate Seat for Sale Chapter End Case: The Greatest Reformer in History 4. Combating Evil The Faces of Evil Leadership Ethics at the Movies: Taxi to the Dark Side Facing Evil Making a Case for Forgiveness Case Study: Forgiving Dr. Mengele? Self-Assessment: Tendency to Forgive Scale Spirituality and Leadership For Further Exploration, Challenge, and Self-Assessment Chapter End Case: Responding to the Remnants of Genocide Chapter End Case: Evil in the Basement: The Attack on Columbine High Part III. Ethical Standards and Strategies 5. General Ethical Perspectives Utilitarianism: Do the Greatest Good for the Greatest Number of People Case Study: Deciding Between Two Evils: The Invasion of the Asian Carp Kant’s Categorical Imperative: Do What’s Right No Matter What the Cost Leadership Ethics at the Movies: Defiance Justice as Fairness: Guaranteeing Equal Rights and Opportunities Behind the Veil of Ignorance Communitarianism: Shoulder Your Responsibilities and Seek the Common Good Altruism: Love Your Neighbor Self-Assessment: Organizational Citizenship Behavior Scale Ethical Pluralism For Further Exploration, Challenge, and Self-Assessment Chapter End Case: Expanding DNA Databases Chapter End Case: From Mountain Climber To Humanitarian 6. Normative Leadership Theories Transformational Leadership: Raising the Ethical Bar Leadership Ethics at the Movies: Frost/Nixon Servant Leadership: Put the Needs of Followers First Self-Assessment: The Servant Leadership Questionnaire Authentic Leadership: Know Yourself and To Your Own Self Be True Case Study: The Airline Executive as “Mom in Chief” Taoism: Lead Nature’s Way For Further Exploration, Challenge, and Self-Assessment Chapter End Case: Transforming Clear Lake College Chapter End Case: Sentencing Kids for Cash 7. Ethical Decision Making and Behavior Components of Moral Action Component 1: Moral Sensitivity (Recognition) Self-Assessment: Moral Sensitivity Scenarios Component 2: Moral Judgment Leadership Ethics at the Movies: Michael Clayton Component 3: Moral Motivation Component 4: Moral Character Decision-Making Formats Kidder’s Ethical Checkpoints Case Study: Parking Lot Shooting The SAD Formula The Moral Reasoning Process Nash’s 12 Questions The Case Study Method For Further Exploration, Challenge, and Self-Assessment Chapter End Case: Ethical Scenarios for Analysis Part IV. Shaping Ethical Contexts 8. Building an Effective, Ethical Small Group The Leader and the Small Group Case Study: Pay for Play? Fostering Ethical Accountability Resisting Groupthink and False Agreement Promoting Enlightening Communication Leadership Ethics at the Movies: 21 Self-Assessment: Task/Relationship Conflict Scale Implications and Applications For Further Exploration, Challenge, and Self-Assessment Chapter End Case: Incentives for Organ Donations Chapter End Case: Responding to Groupthink and Faulty Reasoning at NASA 9. Creating an Ethical Organizational Climate The Leader as Ethics Officer Ethical Climates Self-Assessment: Ethical Climate Questionnaire Signs of Healthy Ethical Climates Zero Tolerance for Destructive Behaviors Leadership Ethics at the Movies: Glengarry Glen Ross Climate-Building Tools Discovering Core Values Codes of Ethics Case Study: Turn It In or Turn it Off? Implications and Applications For Further Exploration, Challenge, and Self-Assessment Chapter End Case: The Failure of Washington Mutual Savings Chapter End Case: Rooting Out Corruption At Siemens International 10. Meeting the Ethical Challenges of Diversity Promoting Diversity in the Organization: An Ethical Imperative Case Study: Religious Clothing in the Classroom Leadership Ethics at the Movies: Gran Torino Mastering the Ethical Challenges of Leadership in a Global Society The Dark Side of Globalization Self-Assessment: The Diversity Perceptions Scale Leadership and Ethical Diversity Cultural Differences and Ethical Values Standing on Moral Common Ground Making Ethical Choices in Culturally Diverse Settings Implications and Applications For Further Exploration, Challenge, and Self-Assessment Chapter End Case: Google Meets the Great Firewall of China Chapter End Case: Ethical Diversity Scenarios 11. Ethical Crisis Leadership Crisis: An Overview The Three Stages of a Crisis Case Study: The Terrorist and the Ticking Bomb: Ethical Leadership in Supreme Emergencies The Three Stages of a Crisis Self-Assessment: Crisis and/or Disaster Preparedness Scale Components of Ethical Crisis Management Leadership Ethics at the Movies: Nanking For further Exploration, Challenge, and Self-Assessment Case Study: Two Idiots and a Video Camera: The Dark Side of Social Media Case Study: Beacons for Climbers

Reviews

""It is comprehensive and readable. It has many case studies and illustrations of the ideas shared. I have used it for 10 years. It is the best overall book on ethics for leaders."" -- Duane Covrig Ph.D. ""This book examines the common character strengths and weaknesses of leaders that directly impact the ethical nature of their decisions and behavior."" -- Daniel Roysden, Ph.D. ""This book is well organized and explores many unique and thought provoking aspects of ethical leadership. The notion of leader shadows and topics such as forgiveness make this text an essential tool for sparking lively debate from students on the issues of leadership ethics."" -- Stephen J. Linenberger

It is comprehensive and readable. It has many case studies and illustrations of the ideas shared. I have used it for 10 years. It is the best overall book on ethics for leaders. -- Duane Covrig Ph.D. This book examines the common character strengths and weaknesses of leaders that directly impact the ethical nature of their decisions and behavior. -- Daniel Roysden, Ph.D. This book is well organized and explores many unique and thought provoking aspects of ethical leadership. The notion of leader shadows and topics such as forgiveness make this text an essential tool for sparking lively debate from students on the issues of leadership ethics. -- Stephen J. Linenberger

It is comprehensive and readable. It has many case studies and illustrations of the ideas shared. I have used it for 10 years. It is the best overall book on ethics for leaders. -- Duane Covrig Ph.D. This book examines the common character strengths and weaknesses of leaders that directly impact the ethical nature of their decisions and behavior. -- Daniel Roysden, Ph.D. This book is well organized and explores many unique and thought provoking aspects of ethical leadership. The notion of leader shadows and topics such as forgiveness make this text an essential tool for sparking lively debate from students on the issues of leadership ethics. -- Stephen J. Linenberger

Author Information

Craig E. Johnson (PhD, University of Denver) is professor emeritus of leadership studies at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon, where he taught undergraduate and graduate courses in leadership, ethics, and management. During his time at the university, he served as founding director of the George Fox Doctor of Business Administration program and chair of the Department of Communication Arts. He is the author of Meeting the Ethical Challenges of Leadership (also published by SAGE) and coauthor, with Michael Z. Hackman, of Leadership: A Communication Perspective. He has published research findings, instructional ideas, and book reviews in the Journal of Leadership Studies, the Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies, the Journal of Leadership Education, Academy of Management Learning and Education, the International Leadership Journal, Communication Quarterly, Communication Reports, and other journals. When not teaching or writing, he enjoys working out, reading, fly-fishing, volunteering, watching sports, and spending time with his spouse.

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