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Ethics for the Real World: Creating a Personal Code to Guide Decisions in Work and Life Hardcover – Illustrated, June 24, 2008

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We often make small ethical compromises for "good" reasons: We lie to a customer because our boss asked us to. We exaggerate our accomplishments on our résumé to get an interview. Temptation blindsides us. And we make snap decisions we regret.

Minor ethical lapses can seem harmless, but they instill in us a hard-to-break habit of distorted thinking. Rationalizations drown out our inner voice, and we make up the rules as we go. We lose control of our decisions, fall victim to the temptations and pressures of our situations, taint our characters, and sour business and personal relationships.

In Ethics for the Real World, Ronald Howard and Clinton Korver explain how to master the art of ethical decision making by:
Identifying potential compromises in your own life
Applying distinctions to clarify your ethical thinking
Committing in advance to ethical principles
Generating creative alternatives to resolve dilemmas

Packed with real-life examples, this book gives you practical advice to respond skillfully to life's inevitable ethical challenges. Not only can you make right decisions, you can acquire new habits that will realize the best in yourself and transform your relationships.
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Few are likely to quibble that Thou shalt not illegally download copyrighted media files doesn't have quite the solemnity or clarity of Thou shalt not steal. Howard and Korver invite readers into ethics' gray areas and guide them in developing a personal ethical code hardy enough for the most ambiguous situations. The book presents a four-part plan to become aware of ethical temptation and compromise, the fundamentals of ethical logic and using ethics as an avenue to a happier life. The authors successfully tease out the prudential, legal and ethical dimensions of actions—however, readers might become frustrated with the lack of conclusive instructions. Furthermore, while the putative goal of the book is to assist readers in constructing their personal code, the sample models presented are so rife with inconsistencies that the book contributes to more ethical confusion than clarity. While the very nature of ethics acknowledges the varying shades of gray, a bit more black and white when it comes to ethical guidance might lead to a more satisfying read. (June)
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About the Author

Ronald A. Howard is a professor in the Department of Management Science and Engineering in Stanford University's School of Engineering, and the director of the Department's Decisions and Ethics Center. Clinton D. Korver is the founder and CEO of DecisionStreet, which provides Web-based tools to help consumers make important life decisions.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1422121062
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harvard Business Review Press; Illustrated edition (June 24, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781422121061
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1422121061
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.38 x 0.92 x 9.24 inches
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2015
    Wow! Amazing and practical book from a Stanford professor and world expert on decision analysis! I have come realize the profound value of teaching ethical thinking using everyday decisions. What better way to learn how we think, how we rationalize, and how we unintentionally make decisions that violate our own ethical code. I purchased copies for my three children (ages 14 to 19). I wish I had read this years ago. However, it is never to late to learn and improve.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2019
    Howard's book is a wonderful resource for navigating difficult ethical situations. I turn to it whenever I deal with an intellectual or ethical struggle. It uses a number of rhetorical strategies and examples that help one crystallize their thinking. Perhaps the most important element of the book is that it highlights the value of telling the whole truth.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2014
    Down to earth reading with a comprehending comfort level. There's nothing worse than having to have dictionary.com on stand-by to try to understand some of the intellectual-level practitioner composition. Recommended for student use at all levels of leadership education as well as individual and organizations consideration.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2014
    Needed this book for a class, its a pretty easy read- it really makes you think about ur own ethics
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2019
    Got this book for my college class but actually read all of it!
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2013
    Clear, concise, well tested strategies to guide each of us toward solid grounds on which to build an impeccable life . Written with good humor and laced with examples drawn from a rich career in education. Strangely endoursed by Sam Harris.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2017
    I recommend this book to everyone, looking to forge an exceptional character, and add another great habit to your repertoire.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2020
    I have read many ethics books and this one doesn’t really pass muster as a favorite because it does not offer anything new or very useful. Read through the ethical theories, stop for a moment in the appendices to look at ethical code writing, and read chapters 6 and 7. You will save yourself some time and get the real value from the book.
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  • Steven, Glasgow
    5.0 out of 5 stars Self help book without all the woo of self help
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2021
    Will ask you questions that help you examine what your moral framework is made up of and based on.
  • Ashwini Ashtankar
    2.0 out of 5 stars Cheap quality
    Reviewed in India on March 25, 2021
    Charged me 1500 rs . Now the price is below 1000. Feels like i am cheated. Very cheap quality. Doesn't look like a normal hardcover book
  • Dave
    4.0 out of 5 stars Eye opener for some reminder for others.
    Reviewed in Germany on May 8, 2013
    Thinking and re-thinking...a healthy combination. I'm positive this can be and informative read for many, even if one is more advanced in such knowledge.
  • Tellingthetroof
    4.0 out of 5 stars RECOMMEND
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2014
    Everyone should read it for general guidance on the basic principles of ethics and morality. Good value.