Ethical Decision Making and Ethical Leadership
Ethical Decision Making and Ethical Leadership
Ethical Decision Making and Ethical Leadership
C HAPTER 5
CHAPTER 5
Chapter Objectives
To provide a comprehensive framework for ethical decision making in business To examine the intensity of ethical issues as an important element influencing the ethical decision making process To introduce individual factors that may influence ethical decision making in business To introduce organizational factors that may influence ethical decision making in business
Chapter Outline
A Framework for Ethical Decision Making in Business Using the Ethical Decision Making Framework to Improve Ethical Decisions The Role of Leadership in a Corporate Culture Leadership Styles Influence Ethical Decisions Habits of Strong Ethical Leaders
It is impossible to objectively determine right and wrong Having a thorough knowledge about how ethical decisions are made will not solve ethical problems Ethical decision making in business does not rely strictly on the personal values and morals of individuals
Leadership Styles
Coercive leaders Authoritative leaders Affiliative leaders Democratic leaders Pacesetting leaders Coaching leaders
Types of Leaders
Transactional leaders
Transformational leaders