Value-Based Leadership

Katherin, W. (2008). Value-Based Leadership: How our Persoanl Value Impact the Workplace. Journal of Values Based Leadership.

This Journal article examines the relationship between ways in which we conduct business and the values to which we individually ascribe given the impact by our various upbringings, academic influences, and social surroundings. Our principles largely determine the decisions we make. Employees of an organization that is guided by ethics tend to be loyal to the business hence more productive and their excellent performance contributes to the overall productivity. Lack of business ethics will lead to reduced production as the investors do not trust such agencies.

Kopperi, M. (2004). Business Ethics in Global Economy. Electronic Journal of Business Ethics and Organization Studies.

This Journal article examines business ethics in the Global Economy. The author defines business ethics regarding ecological and social responsibility and states that business decisions should not be exclusively made on economic perspectives but also ecological and social concerns. It is vital to explore this article since it provides a direct proof of the importance of making decisions that are all-inclusive. However, since it was published more than ten years ago, its concepts may not be entirely applicable in current contexts.

Gentry, A. et al. (2016). A Study of the Character Strengths of Leaders (White paper). Retrieved November 2017, from Center for Creative Leadership: https://www.ccl.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IronyOfIntegrity.pdf

This book examines how a leader’s character can affect the decisions they make and how it further touches the attitude and performance of those that are at a lower level than him focusing on character strengths in improving the overall performance of the organization. Integrity as the significant character strength coupled with perspective, social intelligence and bravery are key strengths of a leader in shaping the culture of the business. However, this applies to the top level managers and may not apply to the middle-level managers, hence the need for them to obtain developmental training and experiences to enhance workplace relations.

Shahid, A. A. (2013). Integrity & Trust: The Defining Principles of Great. Journal of Management Research, 64-75.

The article examines honesty and trust as outlining principle of great workplaces. The authors, Shahid, A & Azhar, S. notes that respect, honesty, effective communication and trust provide assurances to employees that one will act in their best interest. Thus integrity is an indicator of consistency and trust and is vital in establishing trust. It is vital to explore this article since it highlights the components of trust, such as clarity, character, connection, contribution, and consistency. The authors are experienced persons in areas of human resource management. Therefore, the article gives relevant insight to this research. However, it does not provide evidence on scientific research on issues of integrity and trust in workplaces.

Dawood, A. et al. (2014). Significant Traits/Qualities of Leadership. Significant Traits/Qualities of Leadership, 47-53.

This journal article focuses on essential traits and qualities of leadership. It exists to help leaders and followers develop leadership qualities. The dominant trait discussed in the paper is integrity, honesty, motivation, energy, and initiative. Other includes vision, cognitive ability, and self-confidence. It is vital to explore this article since it examines how ethical conducts influence leadership and organizational success. However, the paper relies on literature reviews and does not give primary research data. However, the article provides relevant insight to this research.

Goel, M. et al. (2014). Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility – Is there a Dividing Line? Procedia Economics and Finance 11, 49-59.

This paper examines the association between business ethics and corporate social responsibility. The researchers argue that concepts of Business Ethics and corporate social responsibility should be analyzed with the overall paradigm of business ethics. It is essential to review the article since it relates stakeholder theory, CSR, and overall business ethics. However, the article has limited references hence making it relatively unreliable. However, the report gives relevant insight to this research.

Cooper, B. et al. (2007). The Character of Leadership. Business Journal.

This article explores the character of leadership by looking at the following concepts: Universalism, transformation, and benevolence. Universalism entails appreciation and understanding of others while transformation aids in achieving the long-term organizational goal. Transformation relies on the competence of the leader to drive the strategic decision. It is essential to explore this article since it guided the implementation of business ethics in a global economy by underlining the importance of maintaining recovery plan for compliance or ethical crisis. The article has limited references to the article. However, the article gives relevant insight to this research.

Alshammari, A. et al. (2015). Ethical Leadership: The Effect on Employees. International Journal of Business and Management; Vol. 10, No. 3.

This report shows that business excellence relies on leadership competencies. Business success requires psychological empowerment and moral identity of employees. The paper is critical to examine since it focuses on aspects such as efficiency, productivity, and performance of employees. However, it does not focus on policy and cultural diversity issues affecting business ethics.

References

Alshammari, A. et al. (2015). Ethical Leadership: The Effect on Employees . International Journal of Business and Management; Vol. 10, No. 3.

Cooper, B. et al. (2007). The Character of Leadership. Business Journal.

Dawood, A. &. (2014). Major Traits/Qualities of Leadership. Major Traits/Qualities of Leadership, 47-53.

Gentry, A. et al. (2016). A Study of the Character Strengths of Leaders (White paper). Retrieved November 2017, from Center for Creative Leadership: https://www.ccl.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IronyOfIntegrity.pdf

Goel, M. et al. (2014). Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility – Is there a Dividing Line? Procedia Economics and Finance 11, 49-59.

Katherin, W. (2008). Value-Based Leadership: How our Persoanl Value Impact the Workplace. JOurnal of Values Based Leadership.

Kopperi, M. (2004). Business Ethics in Global Economy. Electronic Journal of Business Ethics and Organization Studies.

Shahid, A. A. (2013). Integrity & Trust: The Defining Principles of Great. Journal of Management Research, 64-75.