Organisational Ethics in the Built Environment / / Jason Challender

• Autore: Challender Jason
• Pubblicazione: Chichester, West Sussex, England : , : John Wiley & Sons Ltd, , [2023]; ©2023
• Edizione: First edition.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (332 pages)
• Disciplina: 624
• Soggetto topico: Construction industry - Moral and ethical aspects; Building - Moral and ethical aspects; Organizational behavior - Moral and ethical aspects
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Organisational Ethics in the Built Environment -- Contents -- Author Biography -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- List of Appendices -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Introduction to the Book -- 1.2 Overarching Rationale, Synopsis and Justification: The Aim and Objectives for Writing the Book -- 1.3 The Need to Rethink the Concept of Organisational Ethics -- 1.4 The Fragmentation and Bespoke Nature of the UK Construction Industry -- 1.5 Examples of How This Area Is Used or Represented in Our Society Today -- 1.6 The Lack of Trust in Construction Contracting and Reputational Damage for the Industry and Those Organisations Associated with It -- 1.7 The Book's Value Proposition and Its Unique and Outstanding Features -- 1.8 Audience for the Book -- 1.9 Structure of the Book -- 1.10 Summary -- References -- 2 An Introduction to Organisational Ethics -- 2.1 Introduction to Chapter -- 2.2 What Are Ethics? -- 2.3 The Importance and Relevance of Organisational Ethics in the Construction and Engineering Sectors -- 2.4 Possible Effects of Workplace Ethics on Employees and Organisational Productivity -- 2.5 Organisational Culture Linked to Ethics -- 2.6 Summary -- References -- 3 Environmental Ethics -- 3.1 Introduction to Environmental Ethics -- 3.2 Climate Change and Sustainability -- 3.3 Context for the Discussion on Environmental Ethics -- 3.4 What Are Environmental Ethics and Sustainability? -- 3.5 The Importance of Sustainability and the Ethical Case for Participation -- 3.6 The Global and National Agenda on Sustainability -- 3.7 Environmental Social Responsibility -- 3.8 Dilemmas around Environmental Ethics -- 3.9 Examples of Environmental Ethics and Sustainability in Practice: Case Study One - A UK Northwest College. ; 3.10 Examples of Environmental Ethics and Sustainability in Practice: Case Study Two - A UK Northwest University -- 3.11 Summary -- References -- 4 Corporate Social Responsibility -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 What Is Corporate Social Responsibility? -- 4.3 The Benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility for Businesses -- 4.4 Social Value as Part of Corporate Social Responsibility -- 4.5 Different Types and Models of Corporate Social Responsibility -- 4.6 The Considerate Constructor Scheme -- 4.7 Corporate Codes and Ethical Statements -- 4.8 Sustainable and Ethical Construction Linked to Corporate Social Responsibility -- 4.9 Summary -- References -- 5 Relationship between Ethics and Other Factors -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 The Relationship between Risk and Ethics -- 5.3 The Relationship between Ethics and Quality -- 5.4 Potential Impact of Professional Ethics on Construction Quality -- 5.5 Reputation and Ethics -- 5.6 Ethics and Trust -- 5.7 Ethics and Leadership -- 5.8 Ethics and Motivation -- 5.9 Summary -- References -- 6 Ethical Human Resource Considerations -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Inclusivity, Equality and Diversity -- 6.3 Ethical Issues around Culture -- 6.4 Initiatives and Accreditations Available for Construction Organisations to Drive Positive Change for Diversity and Inclusion -- 6.5 A Toolkit for Change: Reflection on How the Construction Industry Can Improve Diversity and Inclusion -- 6.6 Ethical Supply Chain Management -- 6.7 Modern Slavery -- 6.8 Data Protection -- 6.9 Summary -- 7 Ethics around Construction Health and Safety -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Governance and Management of Health and Safety in the UK -- 7.3 The Institution of Occupational Safety (IOSH) -- 7.4 Ethical Dilemmas around Construction Health and Safety -- 7.5 The Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM) 2015. ; 7.6 Procedures and Documentation around Construction Health and Safety -- 7.7 Summary -- Reference -- 8 Ethical Considerations around Trust and Collaborative Working -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Professional Ethics and Duties of Trust -- 8.3 The Fragility and Robustness of Trust in a Constantly Changing and Dynamic Environment -- 8.4 The Importance of Trust for Collaboration and Professional Ethics -- 8.5 The Interdependency between Trust, Collaborative Working and Professional Ethics -- 8.6 The UK Construction Industry and Recent Reforms to Encourage Trust and Collaboration -- 8.7 Traditional Procurement of Construction Projects -- 8.8 Overall Context of Collaborative Working and Partnering within the Construction Industry -- 8.9 Trust as a Collaborative Necessity -- 8.10 Different Context for Clients to Consider in Construction Procurement -- 8.11 Summary -- References -- 9 The Importance of Ethical Leadership in Construction and Engineering Management -- 9.1 Introduction to Chapter -- 9.2 Key Components of Ethical Leadership for Construction Professionals -- 9.3 Ethical Leadership and Best Companies -- 9.4 Leadership Identity and Relevance for Construction Professionals -- 9.5 How to Think and Behave as a Responsible Leader -- 9.6 Leadership Challenges for Construction Professionals around Professional Ethics -- 9.7 Leadership Styles and Professional Ethics as Applied to Construction Professionals -- 9.8 The Importance of Communication for Construction Professionals in Ethical Leadership -- 9.9 Adaptability of Leadership Styles for Construction Professionals -- 9.10 The Relationship between Poor Leadership and Project Failure -- 9.11 Summary -- References -- 10 Professional Ethics as a Means for Motivating Project Teams -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 The Relationship between Motivation, Professional Ethics and Trust in the Construction Industry?. ; 10.3 The Bespoke and Unique Nature of the Construction Industry -- 10.4 Factors Which Affect Motivation Levels of Project Teams -- 10.5 Communication as a Motivational Factor -- 10.6 Training and Education Related to Motivation and Ethical Compliance -- 10.7 Cultural Factors Affecting Levels of Motivation for Construction-related Staff -- 10.8 The Use of Financial Incentives as a Motivational Management Tool -- 10.9 Summary and Conclusion -- References -- 11 Case Study of How Ethics Can Be Influenced by an International Crisis -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Professional Ethics in the Context of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic -- 11.3 Positive Examples of Ethical Behaviours during the Pandemic -- 11.4 Examples of Unethical Behaviours during the Pandemic -- 11.5 Ethical Considerations around the UK Government Job Retention 'Furlough' Scheme -- 11.6 Contractual Implications Brought about by the Pandemic -- 11.7 Additional Measures to Ensure Health and Safety of Workforce during the Pandemic -- 11.8 Ethical Leadership Throughout the Pandemic -- 11.9 Reflections for the Future -- 11.10 Summary -- Reference -- 12 Independent Research Study -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Review of Existing Literature and Theory -- 12.3 Research, Design and Methodology -- 12.4 Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- 13 Implications in Practice for Organisational Ethics in the Built Environment -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 The Importance of Reputation and Image for Organisations in the Built Environment -- 13.3 The Relationship between Ethics and Quality for Organisations -- 13.4 Initiatives and Measures to Improve Organisational Ethics -- 13.5 Education, Training and Continued Professional Development (CPD) around Organisational Ethics -- 13.6 Summary -- References -- 14 Summary of Key Points, Reflections, Overview and Closing Remarks -- 14.1 Introduction. ; 14.2 Summary of the Key Issues Raised throughout the Book -- 14.3 Final Reflections, Overview and Closing Remarks -- References -- Appendix A Energy, Water and Carbon Management Plan -- Appendix B Environmental and Sustainability Strategy Document -- Appendix C Considerate Constructor Scheme Site Registration Monitors Checklist -- Appendix D COVID-19 Project Review of Site Operating Procedures -- Appendix E Supply Chain Communication and Coronavirus Business Continuity Planning -- Appendix F COVID-19 Management System -- Index -- EULA.
• Titolo autorizzato: Organisational Ethics in the Built Environment
• ISBN: 1-394-18627-4; 1-394-18625-8
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910830377803321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II