Principled Productivity: Why Ethical Treatment of Everyone in an Organization Will Result in Increased Productivity

The ethical treatment of all individuals in an organization will increase productivity and ensure growth. This book provides examples from personal experience and literature, along with critical questions for each function to achieve improvement. It benefits leadership positions in government, manufacturing, logistics, human relations, and healthcare, especially those working with frontline employees, staff, and customers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 100 pages
Publication date: 16 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book emphasizes the importance of treating all individuals within an organization with ethical respect in order to enhance productivity and promote organizational growth. By doing so, the organization can continuously improve and achieve its goals. The book achieves this by presenting examples from personal experience and reviewing relevant literature. It also provides a list of critical questions for each function that, when correctly addressed, can serve as a metric for improvement.

One unique aspect of this book is that it challenges decision-makers to consider alternative methods that will achieve desired goals while minimizing adverse effects on employees and the organization's future viability. It prompts decision-makers to ask important questions such as when the appropriate time to implement a decision is, the best way to implement it, and whether there are any alternative approaches that could be more effective.

The decisions that may be involved in this process can range from reducing force (RIF) to changing vendors or manufacturing processes, forming safety teams, or implementing incentive systems. These decisions can impact various functions within an organization, such as manufacturing, logistics, quality, and healthcare.

This book is valuable for leaders in all branches of government, manufacturing, logistics, human relations, and healthcare, particularly those who work closely with frontline employees, staff, and customers. By implementing ethical treatment and considering alternative methods, organizations can foster a positive work environment, improve employee satisfaction, and achieve long-term success.

Weight: 266g
Dimension: 177 x 254 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032298412