Absolute honesty : building a corporate culture that values straight talk and rewards integrity

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Title:

Author:

Johnson, Larry, 1947-

ISBN:

9780814407813

Personal Author:

Johnson, Larry, 1947-

Publication Information:

New York : American Management Association, c2003.

Physical Description:

ix, 292 p. ; 24 cm.

Contents:

Pt. 1. The Challenge -- Ch. 1. The Naked Truth -- Ch. 2. A Culture of Absolute Honesty -- Pt. 2. The Six Laws of Absolute Honesty -- Ch. 3. Absolute Honesty Law #1: Tell the Truth -- Ch. 4. Absolute Honesty Law #2: Tackle the Problem -- Ch. 5. Absolute Honesty Law #3: Disagree and Commit -- Ch. 6. Absolute Honesty Law #4: Welcome the Truth -- Ch. 7. Absolute Honesty Law #5: Reward the Messenger -- Ch. 8. Absolute Honesty Law #6: Build a Platform of Integrity -- Pt. 3. Where Do We Go from Here? -- Ch. 9. Building an Ethical Infrastructure -- Ch. 10. Key Points to Help Your Implementation Efforts.

Abstract:

"Through a rich selection of anecdotal case studies from such organizations as Marriott Hotels, Costco, and the U.S. Army, Absolute Honesty illustrates the quantifiable business benefits of absolute honesty. Whether your primary objective is to create a memorable brand, build market share, increase workforce productivity, or establish consistent leadership, the process outlined by these authors will help you get there. The results speak for themselves."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Corporate culture -- Moral and ethical aspects.

Communication in organizations -- Moral and ethical aspects.

Corporations -- Moral and ethical aspects.

Business ethics.

Honesty.

Added Author:

Phillips, Bob, 1947-

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Summary

"WorldCom. Enron. Tyco. Shocking accusations of dishonesty and silent complicity have dominated headlines recently, and cost the American economy trillions of dollars. Clearly, dishonesty doesn't pay.

Drawing from these stories, as well as from more positive ones, Absolute Honesty shows how to establish and maintain a culture where honest communication is the norm, and employees can speak openly without fear of retribution. The book illustrates the impact that truthfulness and accountability can have on organizations, attacking the sort of passivity that allows little lies to grow into giant disasters.

Structured around the Six Laws of Absolute Honesty, this insightful book goes beyond simply extolling the virtues of ethics to provide a template managers can use to maintain an environment of healthy debate. It also contains a toolbox of techniques anyone can apply to improve his or her ability to confront and resolve difficult issues.

Companies can reap huge benefits from cultivating an atmosphere of trust. Absolute Honesty is an important, timely book that provides readers with the tools and strategies to establish a culture in which communication thrives and results speak for themselves."