EthicsAssignment1

Mangement  Ethical leadership involves leading with integrity, honesty, and accountability while priontizing the well-being and ethical considerations of all stakeholders. Ethical leaders adhere to moral principles and values, demonstrate fairness, and make decisions that consider the broader impact on society and the environment. They set a positive example for others through their actions, communication, and decision-making processes Key attributes of ethical leadership include transparency, empathy, humility, and a commitment to ethical behavior even in challenging situations. Ethical leaders also promote a culture of ethical conduct within their organizations by establishing clear ethical standards, providing ethics training, and holding individuals accountable for their actions. By embodying ethical principles and fostering an ethical culture, leaders can inspire trust, build credibility, and create a supportive environment where employees feel valued and motivated to uphold…

As business leaders get promoted, evidence suggests that there are more opportunities for ethical transgressions. Companies can do several things to help prevent ethical lapses. (1) Promote an ethical culture. (2) Use 360-degree evaluations. (3) Apply coaching. (4) Discuss the importance of ethical leadership. What kinds of approaches might you use to help leaders be more ethical? How could performance management processes be used to facilitate this aim? Besides some of the ideas already discussed, what do you think companies can do to reduce the likelihood of leaders acting unethically?

As business leaders get promoted, evidence suggests that there are more opportunities for ethical transgressions. Companies can do several things to help prevent ethical lapses. (1) Promote an ethical culture. (2) Use 360-degree evaluations. (3) Apply coaching. (4) Discuss the importance of ethical leadership. Besides some of the ideas already discussed, what do you think companies can do to reduce the likelihood of leaders acting unethically?

The choice of a CEO signals potential actions to stakeholders about a firm’s potential actions. Howard Schultz served as Starbucks CEO for many years; the firm achieved multiple successes during his service. As of April 2017, Schulz became executive chairman of Starbucks’s board while Kevin Johnson, a former CEO of Juniper Networks and a 16 year veteran of Microsoft, assumed the CEO position for the coffee giant. Johnson’s background may find him concentrating on the firm’s digital operations, information technology practices and supply chain operations as a means of increasing Starbucks’s effectiveness and efficiency. Many brick and mortar stores have experienced decreasing sales in the United States as online traffic has increased. Interestingly, 2014 Starbucks sales store operations increased 5 percent in the fourth quarter; this 5 percent uptick in revenue came from increased traffic (2 percent from growth in sales and 3 percent in increased ticket size). Additional and more…

The choice of a CEO signals potential actions to stakeholders about a firm’s potential actions. Howard Schultz served as Starbucks CEO for many years; the firm achieved multiple successes during his service. As of April 2017, Schulz became executive chairman of Starbucks’s board while Kevin Johnson, a former CEO of Juniper Networks and a 16 year veteran of Microsoft, assumed the CEO position for the coffee giant. Johnson’s background may find him concentrating on the firm’s digital operations, information technology practices and supply chain operations as a means of increasing Starbucks’s effectiveness and efficiency. Many brick and mortar stores have experienced decreasing sales in the United States as online traffic has increased. Interestingly, 2014 Starbucks sales store operations increased 5 percent in the fourth quarter; this 5 percent uptick in revenue came from increased traffic (2 percent from growth in sales and 3 percent in increased ticket size). Additional and more…

The choice of a CEO signals potential actions to stakeholders about a firm’s potential actions. Howard Schultz served as Starbucks CEO for many years; the firm achieved multiple successes during his service. As of April 2017, Schulz became executive chairman of Starbucks’s board while Kevin Johnson, a former CEO of Juniper Networks and a 16 year veteran of Microsoft, assumed the CEO position for the coffee giant. Johnson’s background may find him concentrating on the firm’s digital operations, information technology practices and supply chain operations as a means of increasing Starbucks’s effectiveness and efficiency. Many brick and mortar stores have experienced decreasing sales in the United States as online traffic has increased. Interestingly, 2014 Starbucks sales store operations increased 5 percent in the fourth quarter; this 5 percent uptick in revenue came from increased traffic (2 percent from growth in sales and 3 percent in increased ticket size). Additional and more…

The choice of a CEO signals potential actions to stakeholders about a firm’s potential actions. Howard Schultz served as Starbucks CEO for many years; the firm achieved multiple successes during his service. As of April 2017, Schulz became executive chairman of Starbucks’s board while Kevin Johnson, a former CEO of Juniper Networks and a 16 year veteran of Microsoft, assumed the CEO position for the coffee giant. Johnson’s background may find him concentrating on the firm’s digital operations, information technology practices and supply chain operations as a means of increasing Starbucks’s effectiveness and efficiency. Many brick and mortar stores have experienced decreasing sales in the United States as online traffic has increased. Interestingly, 2014 Starbucks sales store operations increased 5 percent in the fourth quarter; this 5 percent uptick in revenue came from increased traffic (2 percent from growth in sales and 3 percent in increased ticket size). Additional and more…

Do you believe leaders in large Fortune 500 companies follow and model their stated visions, missions, and values in everyday business dealings? Explain. Identify a Fortune 500 company and CEO in the news that demonstrates ethical behavior. Is there any evidence that his or her company’s performance is related to ethical leadership behavior? Explain.

Maria Smith has a successful career in Marketing having lead numerous successful marketing initiatives at Zion’s operations in Oregon, USA. The majority of her initiatives resulted in improvements in the Company’s bottom line. Maria was known for her vision, humility and excellent relationship with staff. Maria led a team of ten (10) persons in Oregon. As a result of her success Maria was offered an attractive opportunity to lead a team at Zion’s New Zealand operation. The change would allow Ms. Smith to utilize her marketing experience, as well as earn an attractive remuneration. Maria considered the change an excellent opportunity, however, it meant a relocation for her family. Her family lived in Oregon for more than a decade. Based on research Maria noted that the marketing strategies and leadership styles in New Zealand differed from what she traditionally practiced and she found Hofstede's Six Dimensions of Culture informative. Maria recognized the importance of being familiar…

Maria Smith has a successful career in Marketing having lead numerous successful marketing initiatives at Zion’s operations in Oregon, USA. The majority of her initiatives resulted in improvements in the Company’s bottom line. Maria was known for her vision, humility and excellent relationship with staff. Maria led a team of ten (10) persons in Oregon. As a result of her success Maria was offered an attractive opportunity to lead a team at Zion’s New Zealand operation.  The change would allow Ms. Smith to utilize her marketing experience, as well as earn an attractive remuneration. Maria considered the change an excellent opportunity, however, it meant a relocation for her family. Her family lived in Oregon for more than a decade. Based on research Maria noted that the marketing strategies and leadership styles in New Zealand differed from what she traditionally practiced and she found Hofstede's Six Dimensions of Culture informative. Maria recognized the importance of being familiar…

KA. Virtue ethics is   Multiple Choice   ( ) what one ought to do when presented with an ethical dilemma.   ( ) one's ability to meet or exceed their potential.   ( ) one's duty to act in a socially acceptable manner.   ( ) doing what is right.

What makes a person's character good or bad?   How do the GMC core values - Duty, Honor, Country, and the GMC Honor Code ("I will neither lie, cheat, steal nor tolerate others who do.") attempt to help you achieve good character? Do you think having these values and an honor code help you achieve good character? Why or why not?

1. Crane and Matten define ethical theories as “the______ and principles that determine right and wrong for a given situation. 2. De George (1999) suggests two extremes in locating a place for ethical theory. What are these two extremes? a) Normative / instrumental. b) Moral / immoral. c) Absolutism/relativism. d) Religious / non-religious.                                                                                              3. Consequentialist ethical perspectives base their moral judgment on the motivations and/or principles of the actors. a) True b) False 4. Match the major normative theories of business ethics with the rules they employ. a) Egoism = Self-interest b) Utilitarianism = Act or rule utility c) Ethics of duties = Categorical imperative d) Rights and justice = Respect for human beings 5. What, according to Theory, are the main problems with utilitarianism? Please select all that apply. a) Distribution of utility b) Subjectivity c) Limited social acceptability d)…

1. Identify a leader or a founder of an organization or a group that is serving the good of society. 2. Name the founder of that group/ organization and say something about why he/ she started the group. Say also why the group is successful in reaching its goals. - The founder is the one who established and set the vision-mission of an organization or a group. Even if the founder leaves, organizations recognize him or her due to his or her work in establishing the organization or group. Essentially, the founder does not establish an organization or a group for no reason. Every founder is inspired to establish an organization or group to leave an advocacy that reflects his or her values and beliefs.

Why do you think the survey did not include ethics as a desirable trait for business leaders? https://www.fastcompany.com/3053836/is-business-ethics-an-oxymoron

1. The president and founder of a small consumer product company tells you, ‘Nobody around here has any respect for me. The only reason they listen to me is because this is my company’. Company employees report that he is a highly controlling individual who does not let anyone do anything for themselves. What behaviors should the president attempt to emulate to improve his leadership style? Under what conditions would you expect the president’s current leadership style to be most effective?

What is a firm’s “corporate culture?” List and explain several behaviors that may be attributed to a firm’s corporate culture and values system. How can the corporate culture help efforts to promote ethical behavior? Explain how managers can use corporate culture to move a firm away from unethical behaviors. How can companies evaluate their corporate culture (what questions can they ask) to determine whether the culture is helping or hindering their efforts at ethical reforms? How is leadership related to corporate culture?

Following is the Leadership Ethics Quiz. Circle the numbers to indicate how well each     statement describes your current attitudes and behavior, or how you would behave if placed            in the situation suggested by the statement. Response choices: 1=disagree strongly (DS); 2=disagree (D); 3=agree (A); 4=agree strongly (AS). No Statement DS D A AS 1 A small bribe to make a sale is entirely reasonable. 1 2 3 4 2 As the manager, I would have no problem in taking credit for an innovative idea of a subordinate. 1 2 3 4 3 If I were fired, I would be willing to get revenge on my employer by taking away trade secrets. 1 2 3 4 4 I would avoid hiring someone into the work group who might become a competitor for my position. 1 2 3 4 5 I deliberately give lower performance evaluations to subordinates who I dislike personally. 1 2 3 4 6 I typically play favorites within the group or team. 1 2 3…

Following is the Leadership Ethics Quiz. Circle the numbers to indicate how well each     statement describes your current attitudes and behavior, or how you would behave if placed            in the situation suggested by the statement. Response choices: 1=disagree strongly (DS); 2=disagree (D); 3=agree (A); 4=agree strongly (AS). No Statement DS D A AS 1 A small bribe to make a sale is entirely reasonable. 1 2 3 4 2 As the manager, I would have no problem in taking credit for an innovative idea of a subordinate. 1 2 3 4 3 If I were fired, I would be willing to get revenge on my employer by taking away trade secrets. 1 2 3 4 4 I would avoid hiring someone into the work group who might become a competitor for my position. 1 2 3 4 5 I deliberately give lower performance evaluations to subordinates who I dislike personally. 1 2 3 4 6 I typically play favorites within the group or team. 1 2 3…

Reflect on your experiences in the business world about being a socially responsible business, etc.  What role do ethical codes play and does a leader circumvent these codes of conduct to meet the "bottom-line"?

In terms of business practices, ethics and culture are two of the components which can make or break a business firm. As the leader of the firm, you are tasked to create a business culture that would adhere to the ethical and professional standards. Give at least three (3) core values that you would incorporate in your business culture. Explain the importance of each core values.

INSTRUCTIONS Consider the situation at Hewlett-Packard from a multiple stakeholder perspective. Imagine you are an ethical leader in each instance….   A CEO faced with leaks regarding your strategic vision. Briefly discuss four approaches your group would take to determine who was sharing the information.  Describe an advantage and a disadvantage of one of your proposed approaches. How would you rebuild trust and enable good employee communication? A shareholder with HP stock. What would you want to see done to protect your investment in the company? An investigator hired by HP. What role do you have in upholding ethical standards? A board member who was spied upon. What would your reaction be to learning that you were investigated? Justify your response. As several observers have noted, HP spent a lot of time establishing whether or not their activities were technically legal but little time considering whether or not their actions were ethical. Briefly explain whether your group…

Given an alleged leadership crisis at Meta Platforms, should Mark Zuckerberg be replaced? Why or why not? Explain your answers.

Robin, founder and CEO of Greenwash.com, is a person who exudes energy, enthusiasm, and drive. He's fun-loving but has pursued his vision for Greenwash.com with serious intensity and has demonstrated an ability to inspire his employees through the ups and downs of a rapidly growing company. Robin is what the employees call a charismatic leader that is, an enthusiastic, self-confident leader whose personality and actions influence people to behave in certain ways. You are required to analyse the charismatic leadership using the theories and examples as much as you can.

During the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, did you ever observe conflicting values being expressed by our public leaders?  If so, were the conflicting courses of action confusing?  Would you have done anything differently?

What ongoing practices or training can help leaders maintain and strengthen their commitment to ethical leadership throughout their careers?