Ethical Leadership in Industry – Short Analysis
Ethical leadership is essential in shaping industries and guiding decision-making. Leaders often face difficult ethical dilemmas that test their values and impact stakeholders. For this assignment, you will analyze an ethical dilemma within an industry, examine its implications, and discuss the role of ethical leadership in addressing the issue.
I. Introduction (1 Paragraph)
- Introduce the industry and the ethical dilemma.
- Explain why ethical leadership is important in this situation.
- End with a clear thesis statement outlining what the paper will discuss.
II. Ethical Dilemma & Industry Impact (1 Page)
- Describe the Industry & Ethical Issue:
- What industry does the dilemma occur in?
- What is the ethical issue, and why is it significant?
- Who is affected by this dilemma (employees, consumers, stakeholders, society)?
- Example or Case Study:
- Briefly mention a real-world case or scenario that illustrates the dilemma.
- How did leadership respond? Was it ethical or unethical?
III. Ethical Leadership & Solutions (1 Page)
- The Role of Ethical Leadership:
- Why is ethical leadership important in this situation?
- What leadership qualities are necessary to handle this dilemma?
- Recommendations for Ethical Decision-Making:
- What steps should leaders take to act ethically?
- How can organizations prevent similar ethical issues in the future?
IV. Conclusion (1 Paragraph)
- Summarize key points.
- Reinforce why ethical leadership is necessary for this industry.
- Provide a final thought on how ethical decision-making benefits businesses and society.
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Submission Instructions:
- The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
- The paper should be formatted per current APA and 4-5 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract, and references page.
- Incorporate a minimum of 3 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
- This assignment will be assessed through Turnitin.
