17 May Create the self assessment files given and then write 2 pages.. Instructions is given Create an ethics journal and post this week’s journal en
Create the self assessment files given and then write 2 pages.. Instructions is given
Create an ethics journal and post this week's journal entries in this assignment. In it, describe the ethical dilemmas you encounter as a leader and as a follower, how you resolve them, how you feel about the outcomes, and what you learn that will transfer to future ethical decisions. You may also want to include your observations about the moral choices made by public figures. Make entries as you continue to read this text.
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SELF-ASSESSMENT 1.1 |
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Destructive Leader Behavior Scale |
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Instruction: Think of a leader, supervisor, or manager you have worked with in the past years. Rate this individual on each of the following items. A rating of 1 indicates that engages in this behavior, a rating of 5 indicates that he or she engages behavior in this behavior very often. |
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1. Avoids addressing important issues |
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2. Denies subordinates things they are entitled to (e.g., lunch breaks, vacation time) |
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3. Disciplines subordinates a long time after the rule infraction occurs |
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4. Discounts feedback or advice from subordinates |
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5. Fails to defend subordinates from attacks by others |
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6- Fails to give subordinates credit for jobs requiring a lot of effort |
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7. Falsely accuses or punishes subordinates for something they were not responsible for |
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8. Ignores phone calls and/or e-mails |
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9. Inadequately explains performance reviews |
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10. Insults or criticizes subordinates in front of others |
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11. Invades subordinates’privacy |
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12. Is confrontational when interacting with subordinates |
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13. Says one thing and does another |
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14. Shows no clear standards for administering rewards and punishments |
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15. Accepts financial kickbacks |
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16. At times, appears to be under the influence of alcohol or recreational drugs while at work |
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17. Breaks the law while at work |
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18. Falsifies documents |
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19. Lets violations of company policy slide |
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20. Liners the work environment |
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21. Steals company funds |
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22. Steals company property and resources |
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23. Tells people outside the job what a lousy place he or she works for |
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24. Uses company property for personal use |
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25. Violates company policy/rules |
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26. Brings inappropriate sexual material to work (e.g., pornography) |
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27. Engages in romantic and/or sexual relationships with others from work. |
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28. Hints that sexual favors will result in preferential treatment |
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Scoring: Possible score ranges from 28 to 140. |
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The higher the score, the great your leader’s destructive behavior |
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You can also determine the leader’s tendency to eagage in types of destructive behavior in Three types of destructive behavior |
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Items 1-14 measure subordinate-directed behavior |
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Items 15-25 measure organization-directed destructive behavior. |
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Items 26-28 measure arassment behaviors. |
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SELF-ASSESSMENT 0.1
Ethical Leadership Scale
In responding to the following items, think about your chief executive officer or top leader at work. Indicate your level of agreement with the statements in the section by circling your responses.
1 = strongly disagree 2 = disagree 3 = neutral 4 = agree -5 = strongly agree
My organization s CEO / top leader
1. Listens to what employees have to say.
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3. conducts his or her personal life in an ethical manner
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4. has the best interests of employees in mind.
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5. makes fair and balanced decisions.
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6. can be trusted.
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7. Discusses business ethics or values with employees.
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8. Sets an example of how to do things the right way in terms of ethics.
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9. Defines success not just by results but also by the way that they are obtained.
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10. Asks, “What is the right thing to do?” when making decisions.
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TOTAL __________
Scoring: Add up your responses to the 10 items. Total score can range from 10 to 50. The higher the score, the more ethical you believe your leader to be.
Source: Brown, M. E. V:. & Harrison, D. A. (2005Ethical Leadership: A social learning perspective for construct development and testing. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 97,117.134, Used by permission.
