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Ethics, spirituality and self: managerial perspective and leadership implications

Rozuel, C. and Kakabadse, N. K. (2010) Ethics, spirituality and self: managerial perspective and leadership implications. Business Ethics: A European Review. 19(4), pp. 423-436. 1467-8608.

Item Type: Article
Abstract: This paper argues that the self, as both the centre of our identity and the focus of our spiritual life, has not been given enough consideration with regard to the ethics of managers and leaders. Informed by models of self-realisation and the Jungian process of individuation, our discussion suggests that the way we perceive and interpret our self affects our moral behaviour. In particular, integrity of the self fully participates in enhancing servant leadership and consistent ethical practice. We illustrate the argument with comments from various managers on the statement: ‘Being true to your self’
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management > HD57.7 Leadership
H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5387 Business ethics
H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management
Creators: Rozuel, Cécile and Kakabadse, Nada K
Publisher: Wiley Online Library
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Business & Law > Business and International Management (to 2010)
Faculties > Faculty of Business & Law > International Strategy & Business
Date: October 2010
Date Type: Publication
Page Range: pp. 423-436
Journal or Publication Title: Business Ethics: A European Review
Volume: 19
Number: 4
Language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8608.2010.01603.x
ISSN: 1467-8608
Status: Published / Disseminated
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URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/2767

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