The Moral Organization: Key Issues, Analyses, and Solutions

Naomi Ellemers, Dick de Gilder

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Abstract

Investors, customers and employees increasingly expect organizations to take responsibility for the social impact of their activities. This book applies theory and research on moral psychology and social identity, to offer a new perspective on organizational social responsibility and business ethics. The authors use their unique approach to highlight recurring moral challenges in organizational behavior, such as leadership, work motivation, diversity, organizational change and stakeholder relations. Their analysis explains that people are reluctant to acknowledge and confront moral flaws in their workplace, hehavior, because this constitutes a source of identity threat. Common strategies to cope with this threat invite justifications and symbolic actions – and prevent moral improvement. Each chapter draws together a wealth of research findings and organizational cases. These not only identify and clarify common moral pitfalls, but also show ways to enhance the likelihood thar organizations acquire the knowledge, willingness and ability to build an ethical work climate.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherSpringer
Number of pages345
ISBN (Electronic)9783030841751
ISBN (Print)9783030841744, 9783030841775
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

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