9.7 The role of individuals and managers

Question 1

When individuals are placed on positions of responsibility they may face a personal dilemma if their personal e_____ are not in agreement with the actions and decision expected of them within the o_________

Answer 1

ethics

organisation

Question 2

When a person in power has an ethical dilemma between their ethics and those of their organisation, what options are available to them?

Answer 2

• Act in line with the organisation and live with their personal dilemma
• Try to change the organisation
• Ensure they document their differing views
• Leave the business
• Whistle-blow (if severe enough)

Question 3

Hamel (2012) sets out a pyramid hierarchy of values in leadership from “Obedience” at the lowest level to “Passion” at the highest. What are the others?

Hint:
6 P\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
5 C\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
4 I\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
3 E\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
2 D\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
1 O\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Answer 3

6 Passion - I find real purpose in the work activity and environment, feeling fulfilled in my role.
5 Creativity - I take time to think of better ways of doing something
4 Initiative - I take ownership for problems and try to solve them
3 Expertise - I take person responsibility for my own skills
2 Diligence - I apply myself but am happy to go home and forget about it
1 Obedience - I turn up and do the job

Question 4

Who set out a pyramid hierarchy of values in leadership from “Obedience” at the lowest level to “Passion” at the highest?

Answer 4

Gary Hamel (2012)