Header Image
Breadcrumbs
Site Tag
Content Wrapper
Page Title
Dec 6 - Three Types of Ethics
Three Types of Ethics
December 6, 2007
"People look to you, as a leader, to model the behavior you expect of others. High on the list is ethical behavior.
Understand that there are different types of ethical behavior.
Personal Ethics
These are the principles we try to instill in children. They include:
- Concern about others
- Respect for the autonomy of others
- Honesty
- Trustworthiness
- Fairness
- Benevolence
- Prevention of harm
- Sharing
Professional Ethics
Many professions have formal codes of conduct that, if broken, could lead to censure or even expulsion. They include concerns such as:
- Impartiality
- Openness and full disclosure
- Confidentiality
- Due diligence
- Avoidance of conflict of interest
- Fiduciary duty to protect and increase shareholder value
Global Ethics
Ethical principles are especially challenging for corporations that operate across borders. They include:
- Respect for international and local laws
- Social responsibility
- A holistic approach
- Environmental stewardship (Charney, 2006, p. 32-33)."
Reference: Charney, C. (2006). The leader's tool kit: hundreds of tips and techniques for developing the skills you need. New York: AMACOM.
The Leader's Tool Kit is available on loan from the Ohio State University Leadership Center. To borrow this resource or any other resources please go to the resource search page http://164.107.48.88/winnebago/index.asp?lib=???
If this is the first time you have borrowed resources from the OSU Leadership Center, please contact us at 614-292-3114 and we will register you in our library system. Once you have been added to the system, you may request resources via the website.
Learn how the Ohio State University Leadership Center is strengthening tomorrow's leaders today at http://leadershipcenter.osu.edu
Created: 2008-02-28, Updated: 2009-01-06
