Description should include defining ethics as a moral philosophy or a set of principles (e.g., a code of conduct set by a business) practiced by a person or group of people.
Description should also include the following concepts:
- Integrity
- Trust
- Accountability
- Transparency
- Fairness
- Respect
- Rule of law
- Viability
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is integrity one of the most important traits of an ethical leader?
- What characteristics make up an ethical leader?
- How might ethical leaders deal with stakeholders who disagree with them or challenge their position? How might unethical leaders deal with these situations?
- What is the difference between ethics and morals?
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