Going on vacation or taking a day off resulted in coming back to a flood of emails about "mistakes" she had uncovered while you were away, so time off was not even seen as an incentive any more.
As shown, there was really very little in comparison between my classroom and this department. One was a toxic environment due to poor leadership, while the other was a positive and nurturing environment due to leadership. Another writer states, "Successful leadership -- and the trust of those led -- demands a true partnership between leader and followers to create a team that advances our society toward the common good" (Erickson, 2006). In my experience, there was no team with the unethical leader, the staff was divided into "us" against "them," and the leader had no clue that her actions were causing such dissension in the staff.
In conclusion, comparing these two leaders has…...
mlaReferences
Ciulla, J.B. (Ed.). (2004). Ethics, the heart of leadership (2nd ed.). Westport, CT: Praeger.
Erickson, a.L. (2006). Ethical leadership and the public trust: The winner of the 2006 ASPA Wallace O. Keene Conference Scholarship shares her thoughts on four important characteristics of leaders. The Public Manager, 35(1), 62+.
Reilly, E.C. (2006). The future entering: reflections on and challenges to ethical leadership. 163+..
Leadership
Defining an Ethical Leader
Jeffrey Immelt, General Electric
The nature of leadership is multifaceted and often requires the continual mastery of new skills, insights, intelligence and perspectives to stay effective over the long-term. Such is the nature of ethical leadership, which requires a steadfast focus on a core set of ethical principles and values that guide a leader's judgment, ensuring consistency over the long-term. These are also the fundamental aspects of any leader's long-term credibility as well, and their ability to transform their enterprises over the long-term as well (John, 2005). Ethical leaders often resonate with credibility and the willingness to also change quickly in response to the needs of their organizations, employees, stakeholders and customers.
The purpose of this analysis is to define what an ethical leader is, how managers can progress to being more ethical in their leadership style, and how Jeff Immelt, CEO of general Electric, typifies what ethical leadership…...
mlaReferences
Crainer, S. (2009). From Edison to Immelt: The GE Way. Business Strategy Review, 20(3), 18-22.
Gonzalez, T.F., & Guillen, M. (2002). Leadership ethical dimension: A requirement in TQM implementation. The TQM Magazine, 14(3), 150-164.
Heinze, E. (2010). The meta-ethics of law: Book one of Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics. International Journal of Law in Context, 6(1), 23-44.
Immelt, J. (2010). Renewing American Leadership. Vital Speeches of the Day, 76(2), 53.
One author notes, "Leaders must champion the processes of quality throughout the organization, benchmarking successful organizations, incorporating innovations in quality, and setting standards and measurements in every department" (Haughey, 2003). In addition, some leaders may rely on a small, select set of advisors and associates, instead of a larger, more open and accessible group. These small groups may advise according to their own best interests and motivations, instead of those that are best for the company. In these cases, the leader is simply not taking advantage of all the talent and innovation within the organization, and in the process, they may make unethical or unsound decisions because poor advice. Ethical leaders inspire others around them to create the same ethical relationships throughout the organization, and ethical leadership is paramount to organizational success in the 21st century.
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Haughey, L. (2003). Five standards of excellence practiced by ethical leaders. etrieved from the…...
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Haughey, L. (2003). Five standards of excellence practiced by ethical leaders. Retrieved from the Workforce.com Web site: Sept. 2007.http://www.workforce.com/section/09/article/23/55/60.html28
Bill Gates: An Ethical leader
Background
Ranking among the richest men in the world, Bill Gates has unsurprisingly been a widely debated-upon personality. His business and leadership practices have been considered as innovative but ruthless. The term ‘innovative’ is used to define a person who introduces novel, creative and original ideas, whereas a ‘ruthless’ person is one without empathy or pity for other people (Merriam-Webster, 2018).
Bill Gates is regarded as one among the most highly influential twentieth-century computer magnates, founding Microsoft which created the most widely-utilized PC OS (operating system) besides a broad range of popular organizational software. At present, he heads the largest charitable organization across the globe – the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (Americans That Matter, n.d). Thirty years as the leader of Microsoft gave Gates the reputation of one among the globe’s most ruthless capitalist leaders. However, ever since his focus shifted to charitable works, he has begun…...
Essay Topic Examples
1. The Dual Morality of Julius Caesar: Tyrant or Reformer
This essay would explore the ethical complexities of Julius Caesar's leadership, particularly focusing on his reforms and actions that benefited the Roman Empire's lower classes versus his accumulation of power which often violated the republican ideals he purportedly stood for.
2. The Ethics of Caesar's Warfare: Glory vs. Consequence
An examination of Julius Caesar as a military commander, this essay would analyze the ethical considerations of his conquests (such as the Gallic Wars), weighing the glory he brought to Rome against the suffering inflicted on conquered peoples.
3. Caesar's Assassination: An Ethical Examination of the End Justifying the Means
This topic would delve into the assassination of Julius Caesar as an ethical dilemma, evaluating whether the actions of the conspirators were justifiable to protect the Republic or if they undermined the rule of law and due process.
4. Julius Caesar's opulist olicies: Ethical Leadership…...
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Caesar, Gaius Julius. Commentarii de Bello Gallico. Translated by W. A. McDevitte and W. S. Bohn, Harper & Brothers, 1869.
Cicero, Marcus Tullius. Letters to Atticus. Translated by D.R. Shackleton Bailey, Cambridge University Press, 1999.Suetonius, Gaius Tranquillus. The Twelve Caesars: Julius Caesar. Translated by Robert Graves, Penguin Classics, 1957.Plutarch. The Parallel Lives: The Life of Julius Caesar. Translated by Bernadotte Perrin, Loeb Classical Library, 1919.Appian. Roman History: The Civil Wars. Translated by Horace White, Loeb Classical Library, 1899.
Ethical Training -- Successes and Failures
Ethical Training: Successes and Failures
Ethics are often thought of as black and white, but that is really not the case. There are many shades of grey, and what is ethical in some instances may not be ethical in others. Additionally, there are concerns when it comes to what one person thinks is ethical vs. what another would find ethical. That is often why there are so many discrepancies and issues to consider when one talks about ethics. It is not just a simple issue where a person can say that something is always ethical or not ethical. Instead, the situation must be considered, as well as the people and the circumstances surrounding everything. In many cases, the issue comes down to ethical training, which does not always work out well. The plan is to train people to act ethically, but training someone to act in…...
mlaReferences
Becker, L.C. & Becker, C.B. (2002). Encyclopedia of Ethics (2nd ed.). NY: Routledge.
Singer, P. (2000). Writings on an ethical life. London: Harper Collins Publishers.
Ethical Obligations
George Tenet and the Last Great Days of the CIA
The face of American politics has changed greatly over past fifteen years. After 9/11 incident, the American version of democracy and the credibility of higher offices of United States has been questioned time and again. Even CIA is not different from any other organization in the machinery of United States government and its integrity and objectivity has been the subject of doubt consistently over past few years. Where CIA has been the questioned repeatedly, so has its former and last DCI, George Tenet. George Tenet has been accused of crossing ethical boundaries and overlapping his ethical obligations with his personal preferences which caused the downfall of CIA as an organization.
During his tenure as CIA's head, George has been praised over time for brining CIA back to the status of fully-functional organization full of motivated employees and has been known…...
mlaReferences
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McDougle, M.L. (2007), Understanding and maintaining ethical values in the public sector through an integrated approach to leadership, retrieved from http://www.ipa.udel.edu/3tad/papers/workshop6/McDougle.pdf
Menzel, D. (2003). Public administration as a profession: Where do body and soul reside? Public Integrity, 5(3), 239-249.
Waldo, D. (1980). The enterprise of public administration, Chandler and Sharp, Novato, CA.
Within the specific business climate, a major reason attesting to the value of the lessons learnt is represented by the role of the organizational culture. The organizational culture can be defined as the "values and behaviors that contribute to the unique social and psychological environment of an organization. Organizational culture is the sum total of an organization's past and current assumptions, experiences, philosophy, and values that hold it together, and is expressed in its self-image, inner workings, interactions with the outside world, and future expectations" (Business Dictionary).
The organizational culture is as such the nucleus of any company and it impacts the means in which the employees work and function and also the means in which the organizational objectives are met. An organizational culture focused on ethical behavior will function in an ethical manner and will as such create a positive reputation and positive results, whereas a company with an unethical…...
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Organizational culture, Business Dictionary, last accessed on November 18, 2011http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/organizational-culture.html
Borderud, S.R., 2009, The ethical framework
Trevino, L.K., Nelson, K.A., Developing ethical organizations: ethics as organizational culture
Shaping Culture and Ethics of the OrganizationIntroductionCurrent SituationOrganizational culture and ethics are two critical components that define an organization\\\'s character, values, beliefs, and norms. The culture of an organization determines how things are done, how decisions are made, how people interact with each other, and how work is accomplished. Ethical behavior is essential for establishing and maintaining trust among stakeholders and is the foundation for the organization\\\'s reputation. In recent years, the importance of shaping a positive culture and ethical behavior in organizations has gained significant attention due to several high-profile ethical breaches and scandals. These incidents have led to a loss of public trust and confidence in organizations and, in some cases, have resulted in legal and financial consequences. As a result, many organizations have focused on developing a strong ethical culture to avoid such negative outcomes and improve their reputation. Several factors contribute to shaping the culture and…...
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Topic: Home Announcements Syllabus Modules Discussions Grades People Library Resources Collaborations Structured Self-Reflection on ValuesInstructions:Use the Structured Self-Reflection guide and the Branson model description in the assigned Branson article to reflect on your own values, which drive your ethical decision-making as a leader. Complete the structured self-reflection worksheet.LIFE EXPERIENCEIMPACT ON SELF-ESTEEMRESULTANT MOTIVESPREFERRED VALUESBELIEFS FORMEDBEHAVIOR ENACTEDBriefly describe a particular significant personal life experiences:Honest self-reflection is a challenging enterprise for many people for multiple reasons, but most especially being forced to come to grips with ones shortcomings and weaknesses in ways that threaten self-esteem and ones sense of self-efficacy. Nevertheless, the Branson model makes it clear that leaders at all levels and ilk can significantly benefit from regular self-assessment in order to maintain an appropriate moral compass n times of ethical dilemmas and rapidly changing operating environments.As a result of this life experience I have:Based on my self-reflection, I need to move…...
Ethical Practices ithin Business
BP Struggles to Resolve Sustainability Disaster
Over the past 20th century and in the 21st century, ethics has neither been an option nor a luxury. It has not only become a moral or legal responsibility, but has also been an organizational priority within all sets of work groups, including both public and private institutions, organizations and companies. Ethical practices have also become the only strategy to combat the growing impatience within the society, as well as their responsible competitions and/or actions. These ill and unethical acts may in the long run impoverish a section of the regional economy through various organizations while enriching the crafty economies. Organizational leaders must thereby keep abreast of the rapidly changing technological advancements together with their possible effects on globalization, competitor products and services, opportunities, and threats that their organizations may face. Over a century, BP, the formerly Anglo-Persian Oil Company and British…...
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Carl, Safina. BP Struggles to Resolve Sustainability Disaster. Annual Report and Form- Case
4, 32:2, (2012),342-352.
Ethical Awareness Inventory esults and Analysis
esults of my Ethical Awareness Inventory described my ethical perspective to be character-based, wherein I evaluate people more on their ethical character than their present actions. Basically, the results determined me as an individual who can see past ethical or unethical actions, and identify an ethical or unethical person based on his/her overall character. Since my ethical perspective is character-based, I value in people the qualities of integrity, honesty, and wisdom. For me, a person with a strong ethical character is one who would be capable of discernment and would not have difficulties knowing what is right and what is wrong. It goes without saying then, that I myself is an individual who has developed an ethical character over time. I consider myself to be an individual with integrity, and I expect other people to develop this integrity as well.
The results are indeed a confirmation…...
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But the main question being asked by the people interested in this issue is if the fortunes play any significant role to the employees in Wuhan. This is quite unfair and unethical since the employees are the ones who make it possible for the products to be available in the market for Apples customers so they should enjoy the benefits the company gets.
The financial strength of Apple is not in question but the position that apple takes in ethical issues such as workers welfare at its suppliers is what many people have growing interest in. The continued highlighting and emphasis by media houses on the working conditions at some of Apples suppliers may start to influence and alter how customers perceive the brands fro Apple Inc. This might in the long run have an impact of the economic success that Apple has been boosting of in the recent years.…...
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Hinks, P. (2012). Leaders we Deserve. Apple's new leader faces ethical dilemmas at Foxconn. Retrieved December 3, 2012 from http://leaderswedeserve.wordpress.com/2012/01/31/apples-new-leader-faces-ethical-dilemmas-at-foxconn/
Personal and organizational responsibility
As the vision and mission statement of Global Homage is clearly stated, anybody who would aspire to become a member must have the innate desire to serve the people. he/she will then consider it as his/her own personal responsibility, as it is the organizational responsibility to uphold the vision and the mission of the organization.
Professionalism
Everyone is expected to act professionally in adhering with all of the above stated code of ethics of the organization.
Organizational Culture
Global Homage is an organization whose leaders and members are committed to changing and helping the people to live a cleaner and healthier way of life. This is an organization whose members are capable of dealing and interacting with people from varied facets of life - from the people of the government and private sectors to the people from poverty and/or underdeveloped areas. This is an organization whose members are invigorated with the…...
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Ethical Behavior Theory in Organizations
This analytical research report discusses the debatable issue of the much-needed ethical behavior in working milieu. The research paper highlights the fundamental characteristics, a well-drafted research design, a separate section of suggestions; a orks Cited an appendix featuring important data and relevant diagrams pertaining to the organizational behavior theory and the underlying ethical issues. The orks Cited nine sources in MLA format.
ETHICS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Ethics and ethical behavior: a challenge for organizations
UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR IN ORGANIZATIONS
Reasons for unethical behavior in organizations
Prevalent justifications of unethical behavior
Results from Baucus and Near's research model
Part Three
SOCIAL SYSTEMS AND BEHAVIORS
Part Four
NEED FOR ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORAL THEORY
hat is organizational behavior?
Purpose of organizational behavior
An overview of organizational behavior and its cardinal components
Basic models of organizational behaviors
Part Five
PRAGMATIC SUGGESTIONS FOR AMELIORATION
Part Six
FUTURE DIRECTION
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APPENDIX
Ethical Behavior in Organizations
Individuals working towards a common goal for personal as well as combined benefits form institutions popularly called as "organizations" or "associations."…...
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Topic 1: The Ethical Implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Workplace
Key Issues:
The potential for AI to automate jobs and displace human workers, leading to unemployment and economic insecurity.
AI's impact on workplace privacy and surveillance, with AI-powered monitoring systems potentially infringing on workers' rights.
The need for ethical guidelines and regulations governing the development and use of AI in the workplace, to ensure fairness and protect workers' rights.
Topic 2: The Ethics of Genetic Engineering and Human Enhancement
Key Issues:
The potential benefits of genetic engineering, such as curing diseases, improving cognitive abilities, and extending lifespan.
The ethical....
1. The Dark Side of Business: Unethical Practices in the Corporate World
2. The Ethics of Exploitation: Uncovering Unethical Practices in the Modern Workplace
3. Unmasking Unethical Behavior: A Closer Look at Fraud and Corruption in Business
4. Ethics vs. Profit: The Impact of Unethical Practices on Companies and Society
5. Whistleblowing on Unethical Practices: Exposing Wrongdoings for the Greater Good
6. The Slippery Slope of Unethical Behavior: How Small Transgressions Can Lead to Larger Issues
7. The Role of Ethics in the Digital Age: Addressing Unethical Practices in Technology
8. From Enron to Volkswagen: Case Studies of Unethical Practices and Their Consequences
9. Unethical Practices in Healthcare:....
Lesser-Known but Interesting Essay Topics on Code of Ethics for Supply Chain Management
1. The Ethical Implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Supply Chain Management
Explore the ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in automating supply chain processes, such as decision-making, inventory management, and supplier selection.
2. Ethical Supply Chain Management in the Era of Globalization
Examine the challenges and opportunities in maintaining ethical practices in global supply chains, considering issues of cultural diversity, labor laws, and environmental standards.
3. The Role of Blockchain Technology in Enhancing Ethical Supply Chains
Investigate the potential of blockchain technology to ensure transparency, traceability, and accountability....
Workplace abuse of power can manifest in several ways:
1. Micromanagement: When managers excessively monitor and control employees' work, it can create a toxic environment of distrust and intimidation.
2. Favoritism: If a supervisor plays favorites or shows bias in promotions, assignments, or disciplinary actions, it can foster resentment and inequality among coworkers.
3. Harassment: Verbal, physical, or emotional abuse from those in positions of power can create a hostile work environment and harm employees' well-being.
4. Retaliation: When employees fear retaliation for speaking up about unethical behavior or reporting misconduct, it can lead to a culture of silence and cover-ups.
5. Arbitrary decision-making: When....
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