The Cyropaedia & The Ethics of Today

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This paper discusses how in recent years, the relationship between ethics and leadership within the business culture has emerged as a significant concern for regulatory agencies, business organizations and their corresponding management teams alike. The paper defines ethics as a term used to describe a set of values that describe what is right or wrong, good or bad. The paper then explains how the Cyropaedia, or the "Education of Cyrus", offers a classical account of an ideal leader, and can be used to analyze the ethical practices needed in our current day. This paper explains the manner in which ethics can inform human relations between the leaders and the follower.

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"Individuals shape the corporate culture, especially those in management positions. A sound code of ethics for a business organization must deal with the responsibilities of managers and others in positions of leadership. This is comparable to the virtues of self-control, liberality and prudence practiced by Cyrus. Whatever the ethical stance or obligation of an organization, it is clear that individuals still have ethical obligations when they see something that is wrong, especially if it can cause great harm. The management of ethics in a business organization is a rational process for exploring all the possible behavior alternatives and selecting the best possible choice for all involved. This rational process builds from established foundations and principles to construct repeatable forms of ethical reasoning (Bottorff, 2004). Ethical flaws can be found at the foundation level, the principle level, or at the application level. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bertok, J. (2000). Getting the Public Ethics Right. Retrieved September 22, 2006, from Public Management Service Web site: http://news/printpage/phplaid/293/GettingThePublicEthicsRight.html
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