What is the relationship between a leader’s responsibility for ethical behavior and the idea of an ethical organizational culture? Research a specific nonfictional leader of your choice and provide examples of the behaviors this leader exhibits that highlight the role of ethics in leadership. Answer the following in your post:
1. Can a leader’s public and private morality be distinguished? Should they be?
2. Can a bad person be a good leader?
3. Why is it important for leaders to demonstrate ethical conduct?
4. Which is more important for improving ethical values in an organization: a code of ethics, leader behavior, or employee training?
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Article
Appelbaum, S. H., & Roy-Girard, D. (2007). Toxins in the workplace: Affect on organizations and employees. Corporate Governance, 7(1), 17-28. Retrieved from the ProQuest database.
Svensson, G., & Wood, G. (2007). Sustainable leadership ethics: A continuous and iterative process. Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 28(3), 251-268. Retrieved from the ProQuest database
Toor, S., & Ofori, G. (2009). Ethical leadership: Examining the relationships with full range leadership model, employee outcomes, and organizational culture. Journal of Business Ethics, 90(4), 533-547. Retrieved from the ProQuest database
Multimedia
INTELECOM (Producer). (n.d.). Character, trust and leadership (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video file]. Retrieved from http://searchcenter.intelecomonline.net/playClipDirect.aspx?id=4870EEC7664070BB9915C7C9656B6ED52CB70524C8408AA5D1E8A2CCEE4B1C8565566FAD570F44180255CC66E101FD3E514D4AEADA7D0DE2
