Overview
What kinds of decisions do managers make in the face of ethical dilemmas? What is the logic they use? How does their personality affect these decisions? Does the environment or the context affect these decisions?
This book addresses these issues both conceptually and through an empirical enquiry. The basic concept of ethics is defined, followed by a presentation of the different approaches to studying ethics. The overall approach is descriptive, focusing on how ethics exist in practice.
Synopsis
This study focuses on managerial ethics in practice. The authors begin by analyzing both Western and Indian conceptual frameworks (e.g. Machiavellianism and the Gunas) and then consider the nature of the choice that managers make when facing an ethical dilemma. Issues addressed include questions of ethical leadership, personality, and cultural differences. The authors are affiliated with the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR