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Book Description

Grappling with the Gray offers a collection of case studies, real and hypothetical, intended to ignite thoughtful consideration of ethical dilemmas in our personal and professional lives.

Simply stated, a business culture driven by profits at the expense of values is destined to fail. Research shows that companies ranked highest for ethics grow faster than companies that aren’t. Work environments are more pleasant. Employees are more satisfied, engaged, loyal, passionate, and productive. Turnover costs are less. Brand image shines. Cultivating a culture of ethics is the time-tested formula for spectacular success.

The thought questions and discussions that follow each case study offer the opportunity to develop the ethical mindset that enables us to see the bigger picture, engage in civil debate, and work effectively toward consensus. Raising our ethical awareness ultimately produces a culture where compliance laws take care of themselves and a workforce that feels empowered, appreciated, and invested in a common vision that accelerates success.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Abstract
  7. Contents
  8. Preface
  9. Introduction
  10. Part 1 Ethical Relationships
    1. The Ugly Truth
    2. Be Our Guest
    3. The Gift of Acceptance
    4. A Bump in the Night
    5. Living on the Edge
    6. Who Gets the Bill?
    7. It’s a Sure Bet
    8. No Cancellations?
    9. Bliss is Ignorance
  11. Part 2 Ethical Business
    1. It’s All in Your Mind
    2. On the Wing
    3. Lights Out
    4. Happy Brith-day
    5. Checking Out
    6. A Drop in the Cup
    7. State of Mind
    8. Many Happy Returns?
    9. Say Cheese
    10. Two-Faced
    11. Invisible Customers
    12. No One Here but Us Chickens
    13. It’s All About You
    14. Commuting Sentences
    15. Strolling Along
  12. Part 3 Ethical Education
    1. Everyone Is above Average
    2. Chilling Effects
    3. The Grand Design
    4. The Other Foot
    5. Yearning to Be Free
  13. Part 4 Ethical Society
    1. Behind Drawer #1
    2. Share the Wealth
    3. By the Book?
    4. Seeds of Doubt
    5. The Coin of the Realm
    6. Dressed to Distress
    7. Pay as You Go
    8. Unimpeachable Logic?
    9. Boxing for Dollars
    10. In the Bag
    11. Unsafe at Any Speed (Part 1)
    12. Unsafe at Any Speed (Part 2)
    13. Snake Eyes
    14. Gold diggers
    15. Leap of Faith?
    16. Eye-to-I
    17. Virtual Dominoes
    18. On Thin Ice
    19. Why Vote?
  14. Part 5 Ethical Headlines
    1. All for One?
    2. In or Out?
    3. Crying Wolf?
    4. Standing on Principle?
    5. Paved with Good Intentions
    6. Whistleblowing in the Dark?
  15. Afterword
  16. Acknowledgments
  17. Recommended Readings
  18. About the Author
  19. Index
  20. Back Cover
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