Abstract This paper discusses different perspectives of leadership and ethics in Ciulla's 2004 book, "Ethics, The Heart of Leadership." The paper examines the key concepts, the scope of issues and the moral relationship between leaders and followers.
From the Paper "The first five chapters of Ethics The Heart of Leadership edited by Joanne B Ciulla serve to establish the scope of the issues in two chapters and to consider the moral relationship between leaders and followers the next three chapters ..."
Abstract This paper argues that organizational ethics is related as much to organizational culture and leadership, or organizational value, as it is to a clear and concise code of ethics. The paper asserts that organizations need to ensure that not only is there a well-documented code of ethics but that all employees, from executive management to the lowest level of employee, are well versed in the document and are well aware of the organization's expectations regarding acceptable and appropriate behavior. The paper goes on to discuss how organizational ethics are maintained through a balanced approach in human resources, through ethicalleadership strategies, and though ethical training.
Outline:
Organizational Value
Professional Development
EthicalLeadership Equality
Ethics Training
From the Paper "Organizations need to ensure that not only is there a well documented code of ethics but that all employees, from executive management to the lowest level of employee, are well-versed in the document and are well-aware of the organization's expectations regarding acceptable and appropriate behavior. The precedent established by executive management ensures that employees who might waiver when faced with regulatory loopholes or quandaries that seem to blur the line between what is ethical and what is not, will be able to rely on their organization's support by taking the high-road every time or at least in gaining higher opinion and feedback."
Tags: organization leadership, human resources, employee strategies business
Abstract This study explores the issues of leadership and ethical responsibility in the educational field. The paper identifies issues that may arise as a result of the implementation of monitoring programs in schools for drugs, guns, and other teenage problems, and stresses the importance of ethicalleadership when those issues do arise. The paper also includes an analysis of leadership styles of teachers and instructors within the educational system and their preference for using methods to control drugs and guns within the school premises. The study includes teachers and educators from all levels of the educational system from grade school to graduate school.
From the Paper "There is a constant debate: "Are leaders born or are leader made"? Leadership skills can be developed?the qualities required in a leader can be learned. Bernard M. Bass states ?Leadership is one of the world's oldest preoccupations.? (Wren, 1995) When individuals know and understand both their strengths and their weakness, their effectiveness as leaders is greater. The leadership quality most desired is the ability to have a vision and a dream. No leader will have followers if the followers do not believe in the leader's mission. Strong leaders have a helpful and thoughtful personality. They are also very aware of their own strengths and weakness. The key to success in a career, and consequently in life, is to set attainable goals and work towards attaining these goals. Disciple and dedication is a necessity. A good leader knows how to generate enthusiasm and positive thinking within him or her self and how to broadcast it."
Abstract This paper discusses that a deterioration and lapses in ethical standards have led to the demise of some corporation. The author uses a table form to explains the findings regarding each corporations. The paper includes the corporation's status at the height of its success, its leadership, types and kinds of lapses and the effects on the corporation.
From the Paper "The concept of business ethics is far more complex than it appears at first glance. There are many facets to corporate ethics including the company's obligation to its employees and to its stockholder, workers duties to their employer and the company's duties to regulatory agencies such as the SEC and watchdog agencies including the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency. There are also ethical duties to both related and unrelated third parties. For example, ..."
Tags:leadership, managemnet, ethical busienss behavior, enron, WorldCom, Global Crossing, Arthir Anderson, Adelphia, greeed corruption, losses to investors
Abstract The paper explains and compares two types of leadership: transformational and charismatic. The paper further discusses the history of transformational and charismatic leadership and explains the qualities and theories of each. In addition, the paper examines how these leadership types apply to sound management practices and then continues with a discussion of the writer's own theory of leadership.
Outline:
Sound Management Practice and Effective Leadership Leadership and Ethical Culture
Theory of Leadership/Authority
Servant Leadership/Moral Reasoning Process
From the Paper "Sound management practice often accompanies effective leadership. Understanding the differences that exist between sound practice and effective leadership helps a leader exercise authority in the workplace. Collins defines effective leadership as leadership that leads to "competency models" within the organization. Competency models are "comprehensive descriptions of the key behaviors leading to success" from individuals working in jobs within an organization and managers leading the organization. Effective leadership encourages employees to study, develop strategies and execute commands leading to greater efficiency and organization within the workforce."
Abstract This paper compares and contrasts four leadership models and determines the similarities and differences between them. Thus each model might address the contemporary leadership issues and challenges in the workforce. The paper states that in this study, the models and theories are used synonymously. The paper compares and contrasts the following four leadership models: (1) transactional; (2) transformational; (3) path-goal theory; and (4) action-centered leadership.
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Transformational Leadership Transactional Leadership Path-Goal Theory Of Leadership Action-Centered Leadership Summary And Conclusion
From the Paper "There are three pillars, which the ethics of transformational leadership rest upon: (1) The moral character of the leader; (2) The ethical values embedded in the leader's vision, articulation, and program which followers either embrace or reject; and (3) The morality of the processes of social ethical choice and action that leaders and followers engage in and collectively pursue. Transformational leadership has been found to be effective in many settings including schools, businesses, and even in leading behavioral changes among those that have failed to respond to other styles of leadership. This type of leadership involves inspiration of the followers to reach beyond their present set of abilities in gaining new skills and reaching previously unattainable goals."
Abstract This paper examines extensively four direct leadership styles as presented in G. Yukl's "Leadership in Organizations" (2006): Charismatic leadership, ethicalleadership, participative leadership and transformational leadership. The author stress that one leadership style does not fit every situation; hence, it is important for an individual, who strives to be an effective leader, to take into account multiple variables such as his or her organizational climate, resources, personal traits and values and the characteristics of the people they will lead. The paper concludes that leaders of professional social workers may find it best to lead by combining the participative and ethicalleadership styles especially since this profession maintains a code of ethics that encompass a wide range of ethical decision-making guidelines.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Literature Review
Charismatic Leadership EthicalLeadership Participative Leadership Transformational Leadership Discussion
Conclusion
From the Paper "Transformational leaders are able to convey trust and to take responsibility for their own actions and outcomes--both positive and negative. The President o, for example, must be able to convey trust and take responsibility. Another example was the U.S. government's honesty about their lack of response to Hurricane Katrina. In the year following the hurricane, President Bush made several trips to the area, openly discussing lessons learned on prime time television, and attempting to maintain, gain, or regain the trust of those who were affected by the disaster."
Abstract This study examines leadershipethics as an essential right of passage for leaders/managers working in the transit industry. The paper shows the need to examine the importance of understanding and teaching ethics to leaders in the transit industry and looks at why ethical considerations are necessary for transit leaders. First, the writer develops a theoretical framework for defining ethics as a right of passage for leaders in the transit industry. Then the paper develops a framework for establishing leadership training programs for transit authorities that includes and outlines appropriate ethical standards for the given population.
From the Paper "A leadership strategy founded in ethics that is rule-based and dictated by procedures will likely be "insufficient in capacity to engage employees and the public because it will fail to understand the true nature of business" (Keen, 2000). Ethics need be embedded in "a foundation of virtuous behavior in order to authenticate business and corporate integrity and encourage trust to maintain stability within operation and business practices" (Keen, 2000). Therefore, it is critical that this study ascertain the true nature of the transit industry, and thus build an ethical foundation for success in leadership based on sound governing principles that will engage the public. The resulting framework to be develop will not be dictated by extraneous rules and procedures, but rather formed as a result of the insight provided by consumers and leaders through surveying of the population."
Abstract This paper presents an ethicalleadership plan that includes information to increase knowledge of the members regarding the values and ethics that guide the organization, and methods to improve ethical decision-making. The context of the work setting is a university.
From the Paper "This paper presents an ethical leadership plan. The context of the work situation is discussed from the student's perspective pointing out the need for the organization and its member ..."
Abstract This paper provides a brief overview of the concept of ethicalleadership and the reason leaders require followers in order to lead. The paper discusses the belief that a business' success will be realized if the business is built upon an ethical foundation. The paper further discusses the belief that an ethical culture will guide organizations through the difficulties and the decisions they face.
Abstract The paper explains that the most important aspect of leadership in the educational area involves the depth of teaching and learning demonstrated by the vision and mission of the school district leader. The paper shows how the school district leader must show knowledge of managing the school organization, operations and resources and must be able to effectively collaborate with families and the community. The paper relates that the school leader has to be prepared to demonstrate integrity and fairness and to resolve ethical issues while being flexible and adapting to an educational curriculum that addresses the needs of the diverse classrooms of today. The paper also discusses how every school should have an internship program for students that demonstrate strong educational leadership qualities.
Outline:
Introduction
School District Leader Demonstration of a Teaching and Learning Vision and Culture
School District Leader Demonstrates Management of Operations and Resources
School District Leader Demonstrates Collaboration with Families and Community
School District Leader Demonstrates Integrity, Fairness and Ethics School District Leader Influence on Political, Social, Economic, Legal and Cultural Levels
School District Internship Provides Opportunities and Conclusion
From the Paper "In the past few years, the philosophy of leadership has emerged as an important topic for teachers, educational institutions and students alike. The leadership qualities and responsibilities of school district leaders have undergone dramatic changes in the last decade, reflecting the changes in our culture today. As contemporary society becomes increasingly diverse and complex, so does the process of preparing young people for life as independent thinkers, productive citizens, and future leaders. The changing nature of students, the collegiate experience, learning, teaching, and outcome assessment all have substantive implications for those holding the position of school district leader."
Abstract The paper analyzes how Michael Hoffman's film, "The Emperor's Club" allows viewers to understand universal truths about leadership and ethics through the coming of age of a class full of boys under the leadership of their brilliant professor. The paper examines the leadership characteristics of Mr. Hundert and Sedgewick Bell and shows how Hundert's ability to embrace ethics and Sedgewick's unethical behavior allow Hundert to emerge as a strong leader making an impact on history, while Sedgewick is characterized as a power-hungry leader whose legacy is limited.
From the Paper "When viewing Michael Hoffman's The Emperor's Club, students of leadership and ethics are stunned with the implications of this film about high school students and their history teacher. During the last few scenes of the movie, character Sedgewick Bell, who is about to be revealed as unethical and immoral, remarks about the importance of things that happen "when you're fifteen," suggesting that most do not see adolescent events as significant, but implying that he was deeply scarred by his cheating during his boarding school's Julius Cesar competition when he was a teenager. While Sedgewick's second attempt to win the competition through cheating--this time during adulthood and by utilizing a graduate student and an ear piece--suggests that his immoral and unethical mistake was not as important to him as he had alluded, his words still hold truth."
Abstract This paper discusses the role of business ethics across the multinational enterprise. It discusses the role of ethics in the executive decision making process and offers several recent examples of ethical failings in multinational enterprises. The result of this examination concludes that ethic decision making begins with, the appointment of ethical people.
From the Paper "The preponderance of evidence seems to support that ethical decision making on the part of international business organizations tends to provide positive financial results in the long term. The inverse is true as well in that short term unethical decision making tends to produce better financial results. This is Occam's razor at its purist which postulates that the simplest explanation, especially in this case, is always sufficient. The complete lack of ethical decision making, within the last five years, has singularly led to a host of spectacular multinational enterprise (MNE) corporate implosions: "WorldCom, Adelphia, Global Crossing, Qwest, Tyco...These...ethical failures in...business...have taken a terrible toll. They have: destroyed some of the world's largest companies and hundreds of billions of dollars in shareholder value..."(Copeland, 2005, p.36)."
Abstract The paper discusses the different leadership theories used in profit and non-profit organizations and explains the strengths and weaknesses of transformational vs. transactional leadership. The paper reviews the correlation between the concept of change and leadership and determines how a leader can show the appropriate support for change. The paper also explores ethics and gender issues in leadership.
From the Paper "The current leadership theories emphasize the differences between transactional and transformational leadership; however, most great leaders show a mixture of both leadership theories. The best form of leadership is not transformational or transactional only, but a mixture of both. "Transformational leadership increases follower motivation and performance more than transactional leadership, but effective leaders use a combination of both types of leadership" (Yukl, 2006, pg. 262). However, in order to better understand each style's pros and cons, they have to be analyzed in terms of similarities and differences."
Abstract This paper examines the effect that corporate leadership can have on the ethical standing of a corporation. The author focuses on Dennis Kozlowski, former CEO of Tyco, and the series of unethical actions that he committed during his tenure as CEO of Tyco. The paper draws some conclusions regarding the connection between the unethical actions of a corporate leader and the ethical business environment of the corporation as a whole.
From the Paper "Corporate greed, excess, and especially illegal activities to those effects have become center-stage in the public's scrutiny of big business. With scandals like Enron, WorldCom, and even Martha Stewart, the public seems to have an almost insatiable blood-lust to see the rich and powerful pay for their crimes. More importantly, however, is the fact that corporate greed and excess among the leaders of a corporation have a way of infiltrating the whole of the culture of a corporation and leading to unethical behavior throughout the company in the long-run. Employees, like children, often learn by example. If the CEO thinks its permissible to abuse company resources, then how long will it be before employees throughout the company hierarchy do the same?"
