ETHICAL LEADERSHIP
Please provide a detailed and thorough response for each of the bullet-pointed questions.
Ethical Theories and Concepts
? Identify the prescriptive approaches addressed in Chapter 2 of the text and explain each significance in detail.
? Explain how treating employees fairly, with dignity, and with respect benefits the organization.
? Identify common conflicts of interest.
? Describe techniques to avoid conflicts of interest.
Practical Application & Relevance
? Evaluate a conflict of interest policy for a sample organization.
? Describe the term ?whistleblower.? What is the purpose of a whistleblower policy?
Ethical Leadership and Code of Ethics
? Describe the various psychological approaches from Chapter 3 of the text and explain each?s significance in detail.
? Describe Kohlberg?s theory of cognitive moral development.
? What are common ethical problems encountered by leaders in the workplace?
? Explain the difference between organizational ethics and individual ethics.
? Identify individual and organizational factors that influence ethical decision making and behavior.
? Describe the leader?s role in creating and sustaining ethical culture in organizations.
Policy and Program Development
? How is an ethics audit of an organization performed?
? Identify attributes of successful ethics awareness programs.
? Describe the difference between formal and informal ethical culture systems.
? Explain the importance of aligning formal and informal ethical culture systems.
? Describe how a leader can establish an ethical culture.
? Define social responsibility.
? Explain how to incorporate social responsibility into strategic planning.
Information Technology, Privacy and Data Security
? Explain ethical concerns associated with information technology.
? How do decision-making frameworks apply to ethical decisions in information technology systems.
Legal and Regulatory Requirements
? Identify common legal and ethical safeguards employed by business organizations.
? Describe the implications of non-compliance with legal mandates.
? Explain the regulations that apply to whistleblowers.