RIVERSIDE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- With several recent ethical scandals involving top companies, more and more American corporations are requiring programs to prevent the occurrence of damaging lapses in judgment. In his new book, Ethical Leadership: Leadership for a New Millennium (now available through AuthorHouse), Michael C. Pickett presents a new model that is simple to implement and covers many areas of the ethics landscape.
This quotation from the book highlights the importance of ensuring one's organization has a solid ethical foundation: "Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny." Pickett's model helps companies make sure their ethical compass points in the direction of a bright future with socially acceptable principles.
His model is unique in that it integrates several notions within organizations, including ethical climates, ethical environments, moral climates, corporate social responsibility and resultant behaviors. Within this framework managers are able to identify the types of organizational behaviors they wish to manifest and learn the leadership behavior that will attain the desired results.
Ethical Leadership is a valuable source for members of all organizations who wish to understand how ethics and the decision-making process apply to everyday work life. Pickett provides a grounded overview and introduces how ethical decisions can be included in daily business operations and integrated into the organization's strategic planning process.
Packed with important information for companies seeking to boost their standards, Ethical Leadership: Leadership for a New Millennium is a thorough guide to help them navigate this challenging goal.
Pickett has completed extensive research and published numerous articles relating to organizational strategy, ethics and leadership. His diverse educational background in business, human resource management, organizational psychology, human behavior, leadership and technology gives him a complete foundation from which to teach other professionals.
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