Restorying a culture of ethical and spiritual values: A role for leader storytelling

Journal of Business Ethics

Volumn 73, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 205-217

  Driscoll, Cathy ^a   McKee, Margaret ^a  

^a SAINT MARY S UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Authenticity; Ethical culture; Leadership; Spirituality; Storytelling

Indexed keywords

EID: 34248652131     PISSN: 01674544     EISSN: 15730697     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10551-006-9191-5     Document Type: Article

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