What is the relationship between a leader's responsibility for ethical behavior and the idea of an ethical organizational culture?
Research a specific nonfictional leader of your choice and provide examples of the behaviors this leader exhibits that highlight the role of ethics in leadership.
Answer the following in your post:
1. Can a leader's public and private morality be distinguished? Should they be?
2. Can a bad person be a good leader?
3. Why is it important for leaders to demonstrate ethical conduct?
4. Which is more important for improving ethical values in an organization: a code of ethics, leader behavior, or employee training?
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