In Print: ‘Case Studies in Ethics and Human Resource Development’

Publication title

Case Studies in Ethics and Human Resource Development: Addressing Ethical Dilemmas in Diverse Contexts

Purdue author

Darlene Russ-Eft

Additional authors

Jon Werner
Yonjoo Cho    
Claretha Hughes

Publisher

Springer Nature

Publication date

November 2026

About the book (from the publisher)

This edited work presents cases that address ethical issues in the field of human resource development (HRD). It helps readers navigate the complex ethical dilemmas they may face in various contexts, such as the workplace, research, publishing, teaching and more. Each case includes a vignette that sets the scene, thought-provoking discussion questions and recommendations for further reading related to the topic, providing students with a holistic understanding of how to tackle ethical challenges in HRD. With supplementary resources for instructors on how to use the cases in the classroom, this book will answer the need for practical, real-world cases to equip students and practitioners with the tools needed to resolve ethical issues confidently and competently.

About the Purdue author

Darlene Russ-Eft is a clinical associate professor of practice of technology leadership and innovation at Purdue Polytechnic Institute as well as a professor emeritus from Oregon State University. Before joining academia, Russ-Eft worked as a senior research scientist for the American Institutes for Research and later worked as the director of research for international training companies. Her research focuses on issues related to workplace education and learning, leadership development, and evaluation of human resource development interventions.

About the In Print series

To celebrate our faculty’s excellence in scholarship, Purdue Today’s weekly book series highlights faculty expertise across diverse subjects and disciplines. Find out more about the Purdue University Books Initiative and how to suggest a book for the In Print series on the Office of the Provost website. Purdue University’s Libraries and School of Information Studies’ authored books collection is available here.