Ethical Leadership: Moral Decision-making under Pressure

Ethical leadership is an individual choice that arises from the complex interaction of personal values with social imperatives. This book explores how and why some people become ethical leaders in morally challenging and complex social environments, and proposes a new model of human agency called the cruciform of agency. It establishes a basis for executives, policy makers, and academics to develop more robust and realistic approaches to mitigating moral issues such as modern slavery and global warming, and empowers individual leaders to find the moral courage to advance human rights and preserve the environment.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 172 pages
Publication date: 06 June 2022
Publisher: De Gruyter

Ethical leadership is not just a result of a code of conduct, a good school, or good intentions. It is a complex interplay between personal values and societal demands. This book delves into how and why some individuals rise to the challenge of being ethical leaders in morally complex and challenging social environments.

Aidan McQuade's Ethical Leadership explores the concept of human agency, emphasizing the individual's ability to choose their course of action in response to the options presented by their engagement with the social world. He presents a new model of human agency, the cruciform of agency, which recognizes that the range of individual actions is determined by the resonance between social options and personal thoughts. Every action adds to an individual's personal biography, shaping their values and hopes, which in turn influence their subsequent worldview.

The book establishes a foundation for executives, policymakers, and academics to develop more robust and realistic approaches to addressing pressing moral issues such as modern slavery and global warming, which pose significant threats to our planet. McQuade not only sets an agenda for action but also empowers individual leaders to find the moral courage to advocate for human rights and protect the environment, even when such actions require unpopular choices.

Throughout the book, McQuade highlights the importance of ethical leadership in shaping a more just and sustainable world. He provides examples of individuals who have exemplified ethical leadership and offers practical strategies for cultivating ethical leadership skills. Ethical Leadership is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to make a positive impact in their professional and personal lives.

Weight: 316g
Dimension: 170 x 239 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783110745740