Re-imagining ethical leadership as leadership for the greater good

Wilson, Samuel; McCalman, James

doi:10.1016/j.emj.2016.06.001

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“…science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). In essence, the principles construct represents ethics (decision-making foundations) and, thus, ethical leadership development for the greater good of humanity (Wilson & McCalman 2017). Based on the principles in these two theories, it seems reasonable to suggest that choice and principle theory support and guide one another as established in the conceptual model for leadership skills development.…”

Section: A Conceptual Leadership Modelmentioning

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A proposed leadership skills development model for African FMCG business-networks: Super-Cube®

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2022

South African Journal of Economic and management Sciences

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Background: Predictions suggest Africa's combined Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will be amongst the fastest growing on earth in the next two decades. An expectation is that the majority of African homes will enter the consumer class, and educational performance will improve significantly within the next two decades. Nonetheless, organisations competing in Africa face numerous challenges. These include its size and complexity, transformational population growth, an abundance of talent but a lack of skills, a scarcity of large companies, the relatively small size of big companies, a poorly understood business environment, conflict, poverty and corruption. To successfully address these challenges, entrepreneurial energy and a strategy to develop leadership skills at scale is required. Aim:The purpose of this study was to develop and assess whether a leadership skills development model which integrates six conceptual constructs is valid as a model for developing leadership skills in African fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) businessnetworks. Method:The study took a pragmatic approach and followed an explanatory sequential design typology. An initial quantitative stage was conducted. Using inductive thematic interpretation methodology, the qualitative results helped explain the initial quantitative results. Applying confirmatory factor analysis, three data-model fit tests gave empirical evidence that the leadership skills development model was a good model fit. Findings:The outcomes and practical value of this study included a theoretically relevant, empirically validated leadership skills development model, Super-Cube ® for African FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) business-networks, as well as a range of recommendations on how to develop leadership skills throughout Africa. Conclusion:Leadership skills development is complex, especially in a rapidly changing environment. This study is the first that proposes a leadership skills development model for African FMCG business-networks that directly contributes to the discipline of leadership and leadership development.

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Section: A Conceptual Leadership Modelmentioning

confidence: 99%

A proposed leadership skills development model for African FMCG business-networks: Super-Cube®

Muller

Pelser

2022

South African Journal of Economic and management Sciences

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“…Ethical leaders are fair, considerate, trustworthy, helpful and supportive (Chughtai et al , 2015; Kalshoven and Boon, 2012; Miao et al , 2013; Wilson and McCalman, 2017) and may provide a source of emotional and interpersonal support valued by employees. The COR theory highlights the value of social resources such as leaders’ support in the work environment in uplifting employees’ well-being.…”

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confidence: 99%

Leading well is not enough

Ahmad

Cox

2020

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Purpose While research on the influence of ethical and unethical behaviour on employee well-being abound, we still know little of how well-being is shaped under the dual positive and negative behavioural influences in the workplace. To address this limitation, this paper aims to investigate the relative effects of ethical behaviour of leadership and unethical bullying behaviour on employee well-being through the application of the conservation of resources theory. Design/methodology/approach This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan by seeking views of 330 employees in academic work settings. Findings The data analysis revealed that occurrence of unethical behaviour plays a more potent role than ethical behaviour in shaping employee well-being. These findings lend support to the conservation of resources theoretical perspective by reiterating the salience of resource loss over resource gain in shaping employee well-being. Originality/value This study offers a new insight into the management literature by highlighting that combating workplace bullying not only conserves employee well-being, but also allows organisations to capitalise more fully on the positive process enabled by leadership.

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“…A reality representing the biggest threat not only to future wealth creation, health, and prospects, but to the existence of humankind as we know it (The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 2021). Amid these exhausting challenges -to some a perfect storm -a renewed call for leadership to deliver for stakeholders and shareholders, society and markets, is emerging (Clegg et al, 2021;Freeman et al, 2020;Chambers et al, 2010;Ghoshal, 2005;Wilson & McCalman, 2017, Maak et al, 2021. To do so in any meaningful way, requires convincing alternatives to what is both a limited and limiting leadership orthodoxy, and a moral compass that goes beyond the individual (Burnes & By, 2012).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%