Week 2 – 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:

• Can a leader’s public and private morality be distinguished? Should they be?
• Can a bad person be a good leader?
• Why is it important for leaders to demonstrate ethical conduct?
• Which is more important for improving ethical values in an organization: a code of ethics, leader behavior, or employee training?

Guided Response: Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.