Mastering Ethics in Organizations: A Self-reflective Guide to Developing Ethical Astuteness

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Edward Elgar Publishing, 2021 - Business & Economics - 288 pages
This innovative textbook provides a systematic approach to developing practices of perception, reflection and inquiry to facilitate sound ethical action in organizational settings. Now in its second edition, Donna Ladkin's Mastering Ethics in Organizations invites readers to reflect and experiment on ethical behaviours with targetted activities in unique organizational contexts.


Key features of the second edition include:


  • A step-by-step approach to developing ethical astuteness

  • Brand new case studies on companies including Volkswagen, Amazon and Boeing

  • Art-based pedagogical material, including unique storytelling approaches through mythology and film

  • Guided and informed discussions about contemporary ethical issues concerning the use of social media, artificial intelligence and human-centred design.



  • Offering curated contextualized insights into the field, this textbook will be ideal reading for MBA business ethics courses, as well as Masters courses in leadership. It will also benefit Continuing Professional Development audiences dealing with ethical situations.

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    About the author (2021)

    Donna Ladkin, Professor of Inclusive Leadership, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, UK

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