Ethical Leadership

What is ethical leadership? has been answered normatively by philosophers by describing the
behavior that ethical leaders "ought" to display. (Ciulla, 2004). Ciulla contends that to be a
"good" leader, one must possess both competence and character, and leaders should work to
cultivate both within themselves and their organizations. On the other hand, our social scientific
approach is more concerned with defining ethical leadership and exploring its causes and effects.
("Just a moment...," n.d.)
Ethical leaders take responsibility for their actions and are open about how they make decisions.
They are dedicated to fostering an environment of integrity and ethical behavior within their
organization and place the needs of others before their own personal interests. Making judgments
and acting in ways that are consistent with moral values like honesty, fairness, respect, and
accountability is ethical leadership.
Examples of ethical leadership include establishing a standard of normatively acceptable
behavior through one's own actions and interpersonal interactions as well as motivating
followers to do the same through two-way interaction, reinforcement, and decision-making.
Moral leadership is a relational idea that is learned through social interactions with followers.
Both moral management and a moral person are essential for an ethical leader. (n.d.). Radboud
Repository
Components of ethical leadership can include Integrity, Trustworthiness, Empathy, Fairness,
Responsibility, Vision, and Courage.
Ethical leader accepts accountability for their deeds and considers how their decisions will affect
others. They foster an atmosphere of openness and trust while encouraging responsibility and
transparency. Ethical leaders work to foster an atmosphere where everyone feels valued and
respected and is aware of the significance of diversity and inclusivity.
Overall, ethical leadership requires a combination of attitudes, behaviors, and components that
prioritize honesty, transparency, empathy, fairness, responsibility, vision, and courage.

References

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https://repository.ubn.ru.nl/bitstream/handle/2066/126935/126935.pdf