Many noted scholars have written on ethics not as a facet of leadership, but rather as the core of effective leadership. For this discussion, respond to the following: As you examine your case organization (AT&T) and its leadership, how might you characterize your case leader in terms of being ethical and effective? Why?
What does that tentative finding suggest in terms of the firm case leaders willingness to adapt and adopt emerging theories and worldviews that support organization viability and relationships with others and communities outside the home culture?
Are the leadership systems in place and appropriately aligned to support viability?
REFERENCES: Read Skubinn and Herzog's 2016 article, "Internalized Moral Identity in Ethical Leadership," from Journal of Business Ethics, volume 133, issue 2, pages 249-260.
Read Strand's 2014 article, "Strategic Leadership of Corporate Sustainability," from Journal of Business Ethics, volume 123, issue 4, pages 687-706.
Read Tsui, Zhang, Wang, Xin, and Wu's 2006 article, "Unpacking the Relationship Between CEO Leadership Behavior and Organizational Culture," in The Leadership Quarterly, volume 17, issue 2, pages 113-137.
Read Luu's 2012 article, "The Linkages Among Leadership, Trust, and Business Ethics," from Social Responsibility Journal, volume 8, issue 1, pages 133-148.
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