Ethical Leadership

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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

Questions ?????