SPCOM227 Chapter 11: Chapter 11
10 Aug 2016
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Ethics refer to standards or moral conduct, to judgements about whether human behaviour is right/wrong. The ethical challenges of leadership: casting light or shadow. Leaders cast more shadow than light when they: Deny having knowledge that is in their possession. Gather data in a way that violates privacy rights. Put followers in moral binds by insisting that they withhold info that others have right to know. Acknowledge and try to correct ethical problems. Admit that they have duties to followers. Take responsibility for consequences of their orders and actions. Take reasonable steps to prevent crimes and other abuses by followers. Hold themselves to same standards as their followers. Greater the power, greater the potential for abuse. Impulsive, self centered individuals more often seize powerful positions. Powerful leaders frequently protect their status by attacking those they view as threats. Acknowledging that our behaviour impacts others, identifying possible courses of action and determining consequences of each possible strategy.
