Ethics and Authentic Leadership Flashcards
What are the characteristics of ethical leadership?
Honest caring, principled individuals who make fair and balanced decisions
Frequently communicate with their followers about ethics
Set clear ethical standards and use rewards/punishment to ensure they are adhered to
They practice what they preach
What are examples of unethical behaviour?
Falsifying information
Stealing assets for personal use
Blaming others for own mistakes
Selling secrets to competitors
Provoking hostility and distrust among others
Showing favoritism for bribes
Exploiting followers
What are factors affecting ethical behavior?
Personality traits and attitudes
Moral development
The situation
What are the three tests that can help you to avoid unethical behavior?
The publicity test
The generalizability test
The mirror test
Why is it important for leaders to be ethical?
- To create a safe and trusting environment
- Can rely on leaders for guidance when faced with ethical dilemmas
- Leadership = Power = Influence
What are some tips for Ethical leadership?
- Understand the existing ethical culture
- Communicate the importance of ethical standard
- Focus on the reward system
- Promote ethical leadership throughout the organization.
Who is an Authentic leader?
They are leaders who know who they are, know what they believe in and value and act on those values and beliefs openly and candidly.
Their followers consider them to be ethical people.
