Ethics

The Philosophy concerned with the intent, means, and consequences of moral behavior.

Heifetz’s theory
Leadership involves authority to help followers uphold values in the workplace.

Burns’s theory
Emphasizes the moral development of followers and maintains high standards of ethical conduct.

Green-leaf’s theory
Strong ethical overtones, true leadership is service to others.

Pre-conventional
The individual is aware of cultural prescriptions of right and wrong behavior

Conventional
Morality is characterized by group conformity and allegiance to authority. The individual acts in order to meet the expectations of others.

Post-conventional (most advanced level)
The individual is concerned with right and wrong conduct over and above self-interest.

The Importance of Values

Leadership Values and the
Importance of Courage

Government relations

Employee relations

Business relations

Production

Consumer relations

Community and environmental relations

Profit-maximizing

Trusteeship

Quality-of-life management

Egocentric orientation

Community-oriented morality

Self-direction and high principles

High morality