Ethics and Human Resource Development: Societal and Organizational Contexts

This book adds to the debate around HRD and ethical dimensions in the workplace, evaluating the micro and macro environments and their role in designing a moral organizational culture. It assesses contemporary issues such as CSR and DEI and culture and their impact on the organization and employees. Examining the definition, purpose, and scope of ethics applied in HRD, this book will offer readers an in-depth understanding of current and future ethical challenges in the workplace and in society. It will provide theoretical and practical knowledge for creating and sustaining ethical climates in organizations.

Darlene Russ-Eft is Professor Emeritus of Adult and Higher Education in the College of Education at Oregon State University, USA and a clinical faculty member in the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University, USA. Her research focuses on issues related to workplace education and learning, leadership development, and evaluation of human resource development interventions. She is a Past President of the Academy of Human Resource Development.

Amin Alizadeh is Assistant Professor of Human Relations Administration in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Delaware, USA. His research interests include HRD ethics, leadership development, work-life balance, and virtual HRD. He also studies the impacts of corporate social responsibility activities on employee attitudes.