Ethical Leadership Theories

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Ethical Leadership Theories MAL545 Team Presentation: Alexis, Arne, Catie, Kerry

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Ethical Pluralism,Communitarianism,Authentic Leadership, andTransformational Leadership theories explained.

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  • 1. Ethical Leadership TheoriesMAL545 Team Presentation: Alexis, Arne, Catie, Kerry

2. Theories to be presented Ethical Pluralism Communitarianism Authentic Leadership Transformational Leadership 3. Ethical PluralismBattle Over the Cervical Cancer Vaccine 4. Communitarianism Introduced in the 1990s, led bySociologist Amitai Etzioni Promotes community responsibilityover individual rights Concern for the common good Recognizes individual humandignity as well as social dimension ofhuman existence 5. Communitarianism Beliefs are that society provides its citizens with: equal opportunity material well being opportunity for individualself-fulfillment principals offairness, justice, and compassion 6. Communitarian Framework First line: family moral education character formation material necessities Second line: schools moral education teaching values of tolerance, peacefulresolution, honesty personal and communalresponsibilities 7. CommunitarianLeadership Encourages moral reasoning Encourages ethical dialogue Encourages collaborativeleadership Encourages development ofmoral character 8. Communitarian EventsU.S. House Passes Health Bill Concern for the common good affordable access to healthcare regardless of health or income Family programs to teach parentingpractices, including interacting withchildren for age-appropriatedevelopment prepare children for school 9. CommunitarianEventsU.S. House Passes Health Bill Community responsibility promote good health, prevent chronicdisease, lower costs example: nutrition labels for vendingmachines and restaurant chains Equality elimination of taxation on domesticpartner benefits 10. Ethical Pluralism Communitarianism Authentic LeadershipCervical Cancer Vaccine In the case of the vaccine: Communal responsibility- reducing the number of incidences of cancerover individual rights Discouraging individual preference of optional vaccination example: Texas Governor ordered mandatory vaccination for girls inhis state he could have been seen as having Authentic Leadership 11. Authentic Leadership Authentic leaders are true toWhat is an authentic leader?themselves and what theybelieve They are prepared to betheir own person and gotheir own way 12. Authentic LeadershipTraits of an Authentic Leader Awareness Unbiased processing Action Relational orientation 13. Authentic LeadershipFollowers Feel empowered to makeethical choices alone Align themselves with theorganizations values Provide feedback toreinforce authentic leaderbehavior(Johnson, 2009, p. 182) 14. Authentic LeadersWho are Authentic Leaders?Warren BuffettHerb Kelleher Jeff Bezos Steve Jobs 15. Ethical PluralismAuthenticTransformational LeadershipCervical Cancer Vaccine Awareness Governor self awareness to interact with his state Unbiased (balanced) processing Governor willing to acknowledge the existence of the issue and itsinformation Action Governor able to act according to his belief of the situation. Relational orientation Governor had to most likely remain open to the pros and cons of hisdecision 16. TransformationalLeadershipWhat is Transformational Leadership? Idealized influence Inspirational motivation Intellectual stimulation Individualized consideration 17. Who is a TransformationalLeader?Dr. Martin Luther King Civil rights fight Speeches that challenged and motivated Questioned the status quo Mentored and helped others fight the cause 18. Transformational LeaderRonald Reagan Made America feel strong Picked Americans up, made them feel good Questioned the role of government in life Became an icon in modern American Conservatism 19. Transformational LeaderBarack Obama Humble beginnings, work as community organizer Yes We Can Intelligent and reasoned debate on the issues Individuals can make a difference 20. Nobel Peace Prize Why? A call to action Recognition of leadership Impact on administration Value of leadership 21. Ethical PluralismTransformational LeadershipCervical Cancer Vaccine Moral commitments only known avoidance is abstinence and monogamy- higher level of motivation and morality Practical considerations lead by example in allowing it to be an option to have vaccine- Ex. Provinces of Canada Altruism and integrity allow followers free choice hoping for voluntary standards of morality 22. ConclusionAny Questions? 23. ReferencesCommunitarian Network (n.d.). About Communitarianism. Retrieved November 7, 2009, from http://www.gwu.edu/~icps/about.htmlCommunitarian Network (1991.). Responsive communitarian platform: Rights and responsibilities Retrieved November 7, 2009, from http://www.gwu.edu/~ccps/platformtext.htmlFriedland, L. & Sirianni, C. (n.d.). Communitariansim. The Civic Dictionary. Retrieved November 7, 2009, from http://www.cpn.org/tools/dictionary/communitarian.htmlGeorge, William W. (2003). Authentic Leadership: rediscovering the secrets to lasting value. California: Jossey-Bass. Retrieved on November 8, 2009, from http://library.books24x7.com.proxy.cityu.edu/toc.asp?site=GFV5U&bookid=7223. 24. ReferencesGeorge, William W. (2007). True North: discover your authentic leadership. California: Jossey-Bass. Retrieved on November 8, 2009, from http://library.books24x7.com.proxy.cityu.edu/toc.asp?site=GFV5U&bookid=7223.Johnson, Craig E. (2009). Meeting the ethical challenges of leadership: Casting light or shadow (3rd ed). California: SAGE Publications, Inc.Pear, R. (2009). Labels and gay benefits in health bill. The New York Times. Retrieved on November 8, 2009, from http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/08/health/policy/08benefits.html?hp