Edited by leading experts, this book includes contributions from scholars with international expertise on leadership, strategy, political science, finance, organizational change, and public policy. It is the first book to focus on corruption on the country level and within business. Students in international business, management, ethics, and leadership classes will find it a valuable read.

1. Introduction: Corruption and Destructive Leadership Part I: Corruption around the World 2. Corruption in Government: Causes, Consequences, Cures 3. Beyond Leadership: Confronting the Challenges of Corruption in Nigeria 4. Corruption in Turkey: Politics, Power, and Wealth 5. The Crony Capitalism Bane of India 6. Perceptions of Ethics and Corruption in Romania: The Need for Civic Leadership 7. A Cross-Country Analysis of Corruption Perceptions: The Case for Human Development Part II: Corruption in Industry and Business 8. Deception and Failure: Mitigating Leader-Centric Behaviors 9. Prone to Illness: The Basis for Corruption in Healthcare and the Role of Leadership 10. High Flyers: Leadership Lessons from the Airline Industry 11. Banking Failures and Unethical Leadership 12. Corruption in the Utility Industries 13. Corruption in Education and the Erosion of Social Trust 14. Conclusion: Trusted Leadership and Civic Engagement