Ethical Leadership
For Dummies
A workshop: Excellence through Ethics
Introduction
Janeya, Cassandra, Marilyn
•Ethical leadership defined•Corporate social responsibility•Benefits of ethical leadership
Overview
To acquaint new employees with our corporate culture while coaching them within the framework of their job.
Purpose
• Define ethical leadership
• Describe corporate responsibility
• Recognize the benefits of ethical leadership
• Make ethical decisions
At the end of this training learners will be able to:
Anticipatory Set• Ethics Poll
Questionnaire• National Poll Results
Definition
Using one word, how would you define ethical leader-ship?
Sample Attributes and Behaviors
Accountability
Consideration and respect for others
Fairness and
non-
discrim
inatory
treatm
ent
Promoting teamwork and cooperation
Communicating with employees
Select √ or X indicating how each action should be viewed by leaders.
√ = Ethical X = Unethical
Activity:
I would make personal copies on my work copier.
1.√ = Ethical X = Unethical
I would borrow an article of clothing from my roommate without asking him or her.
2.
√ = Ethical X = Unethical
I would drive 75 miles/hour on the highway when the posted speed limit is 65.
3.
√ = Ethical X = Unethical
I would drive 30 miles/hour in a school zone where the posted speed limit is 20.
4.
√ = Ethical X = Unethical
I would work with a group of classmates on an assignment even though the instructor asked us to do the work individually.
5.
√ = Ethical X = Unethical
Defining CSR
The Inconvenient Truth:
Corporate Social Responsibility
Starbucks
Exxon Mobile
Delivery Method: The delivery method will be a combination of Instructor led training and online multiple choice questions. :
Parting Thoughts on CSR
Sample Questions1. Why is corporate social responsibility
relevant? a)To promote trust in the communities in
which they serveb)Considers CSR as a reasonable
responsibility in supporting community initiatives
c) It allows the corporations to make more money
d)All of the abovee)A & Bf) A, B & C
Sample Questions1. What are the National/International
implications of CSRa) Promotes goodwill b) Shows commitment to long-term
business initiatives in the marketplacec) Attracts employees that are concerned
about CSR participationd) Increases the company’s bottom linee) All of the Abovef) A,B & C
Benefits
Within the organization
In the business community
AssessmentActivity in making ethical decisions
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