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Leadership and Ethics

Unit 6 Assignment: Final Project

Katherine Tiedt

Kaplan University

GB580: Strategic Management

Stephen Griffith

June 10, 2013

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the moral and ethical compass in which I direct

my life decisions, whether it be personal or career choices. I will discuss the Jung Typology of

ENFP, and the ethical implications my personality type would have in another country.
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Table of Contents

Abstract.................. 2

Table of Contents... 3

Ethics...................... 4

ENFP....................... 4

Ethics in Afghanistan 6

Conclusion.............. 6

References............... 8
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Ethics

What is ethics? To sum it up in short, ethics is like a moral compass. It helps one

determine what's right and what's wrong. The issue with ethics is that it's not always black-and-

white. Instead, it's a full spectrum of colors—gray, pink, blue, orange. How does one determine

what is right and what is wrong? I'd like to think that ethics is closely tied to character—who you

are when no one is watching. Still, it isn't very simple. What happens when you're faced with a

decision where both sides of the coin have valid concerns? What if the decision that needs to be

made is good for the majority of people, but not for everyone? This is where ethics can get

tricky—which is the most ethical decision?

ENFP

After taking the Jung Typology Test, I was very surprised to find how accurate it is. In

fact, it explains a lot about why I've failed in certain career choices, and why I flourished in

others. Quite remarkably, the reason why I failed in certain career choices came down to ethics

—I disagreed with management because they weren't acting ethically, or because the type of

work I was doing went against my moral compass (such as being in hard-closing sales).

Additionally, this explains my failed marriage, and why my new marriage works with so much

harmony.

The Jung Typology Test revealed Extravert (1%) iNtuitive (88%) Feeling (62%)

Perceiving (33%). ENFP's are known as the “advocates” because they actively send their

thoughts and ideas out into the world as a way to bring attention to what they feel to be

important, which often has to do with ethics and current events (Personality Max).

When I worked at an insurance company, I had a manager who most definitely had the

same Jung type as me. We worked harmoniously together, and I was in the top 5% of

performance for the entire company. When he was promoted, I was under a different manager
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who I conflicted with because of our ideas of ethics. My performance plummeted, as well as my

morale. It began to impact me at home, too. I was depressed, and had severe anxiety about even

coming into work. This manager was very hostile towards others, and played favorites. We got

along fine at first, until these ethical matters became more of an issue. I brought it up to upper

management multiple times, and was then deemed a trouble maker...all because I cared about

doing what is right not only for employees, but for our customers. It didn't matter to me whether

you were the CEO or the President—I was going to call you out and not back down if what

you're doing isn't ethical. Call me a whistle-blower—at least I'll be able to sleep at night.

Additionally, I know I'm serving my God.

I applied for another position in the company that would've paid me six figures—almost

quadruple what I was making. I made it through six interviews, and then the ultimate decision

was up to my current manager's manager, who was on the same page as her. I was passed up for

the promotion because I was a trouble maker.

ENFPs are values-oriented people who become champions of causes and services relating

to human needs and dreams. Their leadership style is one of soliciting and recognizing others'

contributions and of evaluating the personal needs of their followers (Personality Max). Because

of this, I would be more likely to advocate for a decision that would do the most good for all,

rather than favoring what I want. For example, when faced with the decision about whether or

not to lay off employees, I would solicit feedback from employees about cost-savings measures

so that we could avoid layoffs entirely. This way, we're not only saving the company money, but

we're avoiding putting employees in hardship by firing them. ENFPs want to change the world—

and will advocate enthusiastically and passionately for it, even if it's against the majority.

Ethics in Afghanistan
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One of Hofstede's cultural dimensions that stood out most for me was feminism. I

probably differ greatly with most women my age in America about feminism. While I do own

my own business and am the breadwinner, I do believe that men should lead the family. While I

am a Lutheran, many of my views can also be considered Orthodox—I believe women should be

covered up conservatively, TV is not allowed in my home, and people should not be alone in the

same room as someone of the opposite sex if they are not immediate family members. These are

considered to be pretty extreme religious views and I understand most don't agree with them. I

wanted to preface my following excerpt so that you will understand my ethics about Afghanistan.

While I am considered very conservative, I do believe there is a lot of unjust treatment of

women in foreign countries, particularly Afghanistan. Most women are illiterate, more than half

of all brides are under 16, and one woman dies in childbirth every half hour. 87 percent of

women admit to experiencing domestic violence. Because of this, Afghanistan is the only

country where the female suicide rate if higher than that of males. Having been abused as a child

and then in a marriage, I have strong beliefs towards the oppression women face there.

As an ENFP, I have strong beliefs and opinions and will very passionately fight for them.

I firmly believe I'm a martyr, and will die for my beliefs. If I were faced with an ethical issue in

Afghanistan, it would likely cause me my life. For example, if I saw a woman being abused by

her husband, I would step in and try to stop it even if I was threatened. In countries like

Afghanistan, this would probably cause me to be stoned to death.

Conclusion

My entire life I've felt a little out of step, or even out of place. In high school I moved

across the country and during my first day, I was told I was sitting at the wrong table (the losers

table), and that I should come sit at the “cool kids” table. I rejected that student's declaration

who said that, and never chose “sides.” Instead, I was a friend to all.
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I was never a bully, and would defend those who were picked on. I was well-liked, and

didn't partake in gossip. To this day, I still fight for what I believe in. I have a heart for service,

a passion for social change, and a strong desire to continually improve personally and

professionally.
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References

Human Metrics (2012). Retrieved from http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes1.htm

Personality Max. Enfp (advocate) [Web log message]. Retrieved from

http://www.mypersonality.info/personality-types/enfp/

The Feminist eZine (n.d.). Retrieved from

http://www.feministezine.com/feminist/international/Ten-Worst-Countries-for-

Women.html