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Practical and theoretical perspectives are integrated in this text helping leaders and students in human services consider the complexity of moral and ethical questions. The text focuses on theoretical and practical applications of building ethical organizations and discusses ways to shape the ethical policies and practices of an organization. A conceptual framework of ethical leadership is provided that incorporates the moral nature of human service organizations and the ethical responsibility of professional leadership. Chapter questions and applications are included, and appendices offer codes of ethics. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This book provides a multidimensional approach to ethical leadership in human services. Practical and theoretical perspectives integrated throughout the book help leaders consider the complexity of moral and ethical quandaries, rather than provide prescriptions or answers. A framework for decision-making includes the necessary components for an ethical reasoning process. The book then turns to the theoretical and practical implications of building ethical organizations and discusses organizational culture, climate, and structure as concrete entities that can be shaped to enhance the ethical policies and practices of the organization.For professional leaders, corporate managers, and students who wish to be leaders in human services.
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