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Overview:
This week's reading equips you to combine a rational approach to leadership with a concern for people and ethics. You will also understand how leaders set the ethical tone in organizations and recognize the distinction between ethical and unethical leadership. Additionally, you will learn how to apply the principles of stewardship and servant leadership and know and use mechanisms that enhance an ethical organizational culture.

Learning Objectives:
Combine a rational approach to leadership with a concern for people and ethics.
Understand how leaders set the ethical tone in organizations and recognize the distinction between ethical and unethical leadership.
Recognize your own stage of moral development and ways to accelerate your moral maturation.
Know and use mechanisms that enhance an ethical organizational culture.
Apply the principles of stewardship and servant leadership.
Recognize courage in others and unlock your own potential to live and act courageously.

Discussion Board - 450 words

Reflection and Discussion Forum Week 6Reflection and Discussion Forum Week 6
Reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Respond to the following prompts: "What do I feel are the most important aspects of my learning in the chapters this week?" and "What about this learning was really worthy of my time and understanding?" Then explain how important it is in society or business.

Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:
Leaders at several organizations, including Hostess Brands (Twinkies), Sbarro, and Blockbuster, have gotten significant raises or bonuses shortly before the firms filed for bankruptcy. The companies have argued that it was a necessary step to keep managers during a difficult time. Do you think this is a legitimate argument from an ethical standpoint? Discuss.

One finding is that when leaders are under stress so that fear and risk increase, they tend to revert to an authoritarian, command-and-control style. As a leader, how might you find the courage to resist this tendency?
Respond to the post of at least two peers, using 100 words minimum each.

Assignment - 350 words

Leadership Development: Case for Analysis 6

"What Should I Say?"

Synopsis

The sudden heart attack of his predecessor, Bill Andrews, propelled Russell Hart into a temporary top management assignment for Kresk International in the company's new Middle East Division in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. After six months, Russell went to Dallas to report at the semiannual board meeting. The board would determine if he or Bill Andrews would have the permanent assignment at the end of the year. Russell enjoyed the company's top assignment and hoped to impress management at the meeting so that he would be named director of the Middle East Division. In Dallas, Russell has an impromptu chat with his assistant Christopher Dunn where he describes in depth the atrocious behavior of a colleague, Youssef Said. Russell has observed how Said's behavior has made a few employees resign. He also mentions how Said loves to humiliate employees and how his total disregard for the opinion of others appalls Russell. Russell adds that Said has an inner circle or "family" whom he favors. He always seems to work deals and bend rules. Russell feels Youssef Said's methods may not be in the best interest of the company. He wants the board to notice this and asks Christopher for advice because the board, at this point of time, seems to be impressed by Youssef Said.

Questions:

What do you think Russell Hart should include in his report about Youssef Said? Why? What would you do in his position?

What amount or kind of courage will be required for Hart to disclose everything honestly? How would you advise Hart to acquire that courage?

At which stage of Kohlberg's moral development scale would you place Youssef Said, Russell Hart, and Bill Andrews? Why?

Attachment:- Leadership Experience.rar