Power abuses, ethics in leadership Flashcards
What is the Enron case, and why is it significant in the study of unethical leadership?
The Enron case is a corporate scandal involving the Enron Corporation’s fraudulent accounting practices that led to the company’s bankruptcy in 2001. The Enron case is significant in the study of unethical leadership because it highlights the consequences of unethical behavior by leaders.
What is destructive leadership, and what are some examples of destructive leadership behavior?
Destructive leadership refers to leadership behavior that harms the organization, its members, or both. Examples of destructive leadership behavior include bullying, harassment, micromanagement, deception, and abuse of power.
What is the role of power without status in destructive leadership, and how can it be prevented?
Power without status refers to the situation where a person has the ability to influence others but lacks legitimacy, respect in their eyes. This situation can lead to destructive leadership behavior. To prevent this, organizations can provide leaders with adequate training and support to build their legitimacy and authority, promote individuals based on their abilities, contributions, and respect they garner from their peers, build a culture that prioritize respect, cooperation, and ethical behavior.
What are some theories that explain why leaders behave unethically?
Some theories that explain why leaders behave unethically include social learning theory, cognitive dissonance theory, and moral disengagement theory.
How can organizations prevent unethical leadership?
Organizations can prevent unethical leadership by promoting ethical behavior through codes of conduct, providing ethics training, creating an ethical culture, and implementing a system of checks and balances.
What are some best practices for ethical leadership?
Some best practices for ethical leadership include setting a positive example, communicating ethical expectations, promoting transparency and accountability, and encouraging ethical decision-making.
How can leaders and organizations rebuild trust after a leader has engaged in unethical behavior?
Leaders and organizations can rebuild trust after a leader has engaged in unethical behavior by acknowledging the wrongdoing, making amends, taking corrective action, and demonstrating a commitment to ethical behavior in the future.
What is the difference between unethical leadership and destructive leadership?
Unethical leadership refers to the act of leaders engaging in unethical behavior that violates ethical standards and values. Destructive leadership, on the other hand, refers to leaders who engage in harmful or destructive behavior that can negatively impact their subordinates, teams, or the organization as a whole.
What are some of the consequences of destructive leadership?
Destructive leadership can have several consequences, such as reduced job satisfaction, lower levels of commitment and motivation among employees, increased turnover rates, and decreased organizational performance and productivity.
What are some of the key characteristics of ethical leaders?
Ethical leaders demonstrate traits such as honesty, integrity, trustworthiness, and transparency. They also encourage open communication, respect diverse perspectives, and hold themselves and others accountable for their actions.
What are some of the challenges that leaders face when trying to promote ethical behavior?
Some of the challenges that leaders face when trying to promote ethical behavior include balancing the demands of stakeholders, dealing with conflicting values and interests, and navigating complex ethical dilemmas.
