Ethical Leadership
Integrity, fairness, and respect
What are ethical principles?
Loss of trust and morale
Why is unethical leadership bad?
Beliefs are subjective and differ per person
Why is ethics vague?
Higher trust, morale, reduced conflict, and loyalty
Why ethical leadership matters?
Stress, expectations, and tight deadlines
Why people become unethical leaders?
Lack of clear moral guidance or accountability, often leaving employees uncertain about what is right or wrong within an organization
What is vague ethical leadership
Leading by example and making decisions that are consistent with ethical principles
What is ethical leadership?
A leader's actions or decisions are illegal, violate moral standards, or encourage bad behavior
What is unethical leadership?
Conflict that arises when an individual's personal ethical beliefs clash with the values or practices of the organization they work for
What is personal vs. organizational ethics?