Meeting the Ethical Challenges of Leadership: Casting Light or Shadow - Softcover

“Craig Johnson's book is timely, thought provoking, user friendly, and provides information that is practical for today's professional administrator in training or for those already in the field.” (Dr. LaVonne Williams-Fedynich)

“Meeting the Ethical Challenges of Leadership challenges students to address the critical foundation of leadership...their character...and to do so in the context of their organization and a global society.” (Dr. David L. Cook)

“This text is current and cutting edge – a solid read that could spur students to voluntarily further their knowledge on the ethical challenges we face in the broad field of business.” (E. Lynn Addison)

“This is a powerful and complete text that covers the ethical challenges of leadership, and the best ways for leaders to deal with these challenges. This is a must-have text for any course that includes ethics and leadership.” (Dr. Cheryl L. Evans)

Ethics is at the heart of leadership. All leaders assume ethical burdens and must make every effort to make informed ethical decisions and foster ethical behaviour among followers. The Sixth Edition of Meeting the Ethical Challenges of Leadership: Casting Light or Shadow explores the ethical demands of leadership and the dark side of leadership. Author Craig E Johnson takes a multidisciplinary approach to leadership ethics, drawing from many fields of research to help readers make moral decisions, lead in a moral manner and create an ethical culture. Packed with real-world case studies, examples, self-assessments and applications, this fully-updated new edition is designed to increase students' ethical competence and leadership abilities.