JIOA: Book Review of Virtue at Work

The latest article in the Journal of the International Ombudsman Association is a review of book relevant to Ombuds practice, Virtue at Work: Ethics for Individuals, Managers, and Organizations, by Geoff Moore. The reviewer, Elizabet Wendt, is a graduate of the University of Washington and currently works on issues of charter school compliance at Oakland Unified School District (which has a Classical Ombuds Office).

Here's the abstract:

In Virtue at Work: Ethics for Individuals, Managers, and Organizations, Geoff Moore applies the work of moral philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre to the puzzle of the modern organization and argues in favor of bringing virtue ethics into the workplace. Virtue ethics is& a branch of ethics that centers on people, the stories they tell about their lives, and how these stories develop or hinder their self realization. This article reviews Virtue at Work, outlining the content of the book and highlighting its potential uses for ombudsmen.

(JIOA.)

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