
The Politics of Ethics examines the obstacles to behaving ethically in organizations. Blending insights from behavioral science, action theory, and moral philosophy, Nielsen constructs a powerful framework for evaluating the strategies organizations employ to foster organizational ethics. The book scrutinizes several popular methods of overcoming obstacles to ethical behavior--ethics compliance codes, win-lose or win-win negotiating, whistle-blowing, dialog methods, due process systems--and weighs the strengths and weaknesses of each.
This book investigates the practical methods and political strategies required to navigate ethical dilemmas within complex organizational environments. Richard P. Nielsen, a scholar in business ethics, synthesizes behavioral science, action theory, and moral philosophy to provide a structured approach for addressing systemic obstacles. He argues that ethical behavior in the workplace is not merely a matter of individual intent but requires a sophisticated understanding of organizational power dynamics and negotiation tactics.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this work as a significant contribution to the Ruffin Series, valued for its bridge between abstract moral philosophy and the realities of corporate management. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a rigorous resource for professionals and students seeking to implement ethical change in challenging work settings.
Page Count:
272
Publication Date:
1996-11-28
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195096665
ISBN-13:
9780195096668
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