BUS660 WEEK 2 DISCUSSION 1&2

DISCUSSION 1 :  Companies have become increasingly aware of the advantages that being  ethically conscious have to offer, especially in the global economy.  Using the overview of ethical leadership provided in this week’s lecture  and readings, in what way can ethical business practices increase  organizational competitiveness in their respective industries and help  to further substantiate the notion that an ethical culture is good for  business? Conversely, how does unethical leadership adversely affect the  organization’s bottom line? What impact can a leader’s position on  ethics have on the culture of an organization?

DISCUSSION 2:

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?