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24 Cards in this Set
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definition and theory
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ethics: from greek word "ethos" = customs, conduct, or character
- concerned with values and morals - focus on virtuousness of individual and their motives ethical theory: provides system of rules as a guide in making decisions about what's right/ wrong and good/bad in a specific situation - provides a basis for understanding |
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ethics and leadership
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-what leaders do and who they are
-nature of leader's behavior and their virtuousness -ethical issues are either implicity or explicity involved -what choices leaders make and how they respond in a particular circumstance are informed and directed by their ethics |
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ethical theories
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2 broad domains
a. conduct -consequences -ethical egoism -utilitarianism -duty b. character - virtue based theories |
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ethical theories
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based on self interest v. interest of others
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ethical theories :conduct
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teleological theories: focus on consequences
- 3 different approaches t making decisions regarding moral conduct a. ethical egoism -closely related to transactional leadership theories b. utilitarianism: create greatest food for greatest number c. altruism: show concern |
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ethical theories: conduct deontological theories
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duty driven
-focuses on actions of leader and his/her moral obligation and responsibilities to do the right thing |
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ethical theories: character
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virtue based theories: leader's character
-focus on who people are -tell people what to be -help people become virtuous -virtues takes practice |
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centrality of ethics to leadership
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-influence dimension: requires leader to have an impact on the lives of followers
-power and control differences: create enormous ethical responsibility for leaders -respect for persons: sensitive to followers' own interests and needs -leaders help to establish and reinforce organizational values-ethical climate |
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diverse perspectives of leadership
Heifetz |
-emphasize how leaders help followers to confront conflicting values and to effect change from conflict
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diverse perspectives of leadership
Heifetz |
ethical perspective that speaks to
-values of workers -values of organizations and the communities in which they work |
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diverse perspectives of leadership
heifetz's perspective |
leaders use authority to mobilize followers to:
-get people focused on issues -act as a reality test regarding information -manage and frame issues -orchestrate conflicting perspectives -facilitate the decision making process |
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diverse perspectives of leadership
heifetz's perspective |
a. leaders use authority to mobilize followers to:
-get people focused on issues -act as a reality text regarding information -manage and frame issues -orchestrate conflicting perspectives -facilitate the decision making process b. leaders provide a holding environment in which there is : -trust -nurture -empathy c. leaders duties -assist the follower in struggling with change and personal growth |
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diverse perspectives of leadership
burn's perspective |
Theory of transformational leadership
-strong emphasis on followers' needs, values, and morals -leaders help followers with their struggles concerning conflicting values -stressing values such as: a. liberty b. justice c. equality |
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diverse perspectives of leadership
burn's perspective |
transformational leadership theory
-connection between leader and follower a. raises morality of both -leader's role a. assist followers in assessing their values and needs b. help them rise to a higher level of functioning |
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diverse perspectives of leadership
greenleaf's perspective |
-servant leadership has strong altruistic ethical overtones
-leaders: a. focus on and attentive to needs of followers b. empathize with followers c. take care of and nurture followers |
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diverse perspectives of leadership
greenleaf's perspective |
leader has a social responsibility to be concerned with "have-nots" in the org.
-remove inequalities and social injustices - use less institutional power - use less control -shifts authority to followers |
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diverse perspectives of leadership
greenleaf's perspective |
servant leadership values
-involvement -listening -respect -trust -individual strength -empathy -unconditional acceptance follower needs to: -become more knowledgeable -more autonomous -more like servants |
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diverse perspectives of leadership
recent research 1999-2002 |
includes wide range of concepts focused on:
-identifying attributes of service leadership -examining conceptual frameworks of servant leadership -developing instruments to measure servant leadership |
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principles of ethical leadership
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-builds community
-respects others -serves others -shows justice -manifests honesty |
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principles of ethical leadership
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ethics is central to leadership because:
-the process of influence -the need to engage followers to accomplish mutual goals -impact leaders have on establishing the organization's values |
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principles of ethical leadership
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respect others
-treat others as ends (their own goals) rather than as means (to leader's personal goals) serve others -follower centered: based on the altruistic principle of placing followers foremost in the leader's plans show justice -place issues of fairness at center of decision making manifest honesty -be honest but sensitive builds community -leaders can't impose their will on others, goals compatible with everyone |
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strengths
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-provides a body of timely research on ethical issues
-direction on how to think about and practice ethical leadership -leadership is not amoral, and ethics should be integral to the broader domain of leadership -highlights principles and virtues important to ethical leadership dvlpmt |
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criticisms
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-lacks traditional research to substantiate the theoretical foundations
- relies heavily on writings of just a few individuals that are primarily descriptive and anecdotal in nature, and are strongly influenced by personal opinion and a particular world view |
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application
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-individuals at all levels
-being a leader demands awareness -use info on ethics to understand themselves and strengthen their leadership -use ethical principles as benchmarks for their own behavior -learn that leader-follower relationship is central to ethical leadership |
