LDR800 Full Course Assignments Week 7 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 

DQ1

In the legal system, some crimes are considered more serious than others. For example, murder is classified by degrees with first degree murder considered a more serious crime than second or third degree murder. Should ethics be viewed in the same way with certain unethical decisions being viewed as more serious than others, or are all unethical decisions equal? Explain.

DQ2

Do leaders who make unethical decisions do so consciously? Support your position.

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Do leaders who make unethical decisions do so consciously? Support your position.

Introduction

You might be surprised to learn that leaders make unethical decisions. After all, they’re supposed to be setting an example for their teams and constituents. But it’s true: leaders do make unethical decisions—and they may even do so consciously. So how can you tell when someone is making a conscious decision to behave unethically? What exactly does it mean to be ethical or unethical? And how can we improve our ability to make decisions so that we align with the right values? This article explores these questions by exploring four different scenarios where a leader might act unethically:

Leaders make ethical and unethical decisions.

Leaders make ethical and unethical decisions. Ethical decisions are made based on a set of values, which can be categorized as follows:

• Fairness – The principle that people should receive fair treatment from one another.

• Respect – The respect for others’ rights, beliefs and cultures.

• Justice – The desire to treat all people equally under the law (a legal system).

Unethical decisions may be made consciously or unconsciously by ignoring values such as fairness, respect and justice.Unethical leaders tend to focus on their own needs at the expense of those they lead.They may also fail to listen carefully enough before making a decision that could affect their employees’ well-being.On top of these factors there are two more important ones: how much power you have over others who work under your direction; what makes up good leadership skills in general

Unethical decisions may be made consciously or unconsciously.

Unethical decisions are often made unconsciously. The decision-making process is complex and involves many factors, from the situation to the person making the decision.

For example, suppose you’re in a meeting with your boss, who has just asked for an urgent favor from another department. You know that it won’t be easy—but since he’s asking for something urgent and important (and maybe even expensive), you might think twice before saying no. If this were a conscious choice on your part, it would likely make sense because of how much value there is in being able to get things done quickly when needed by others who count on us more than ourselves (like our boss). It could also be argued that even though we may not think about why we do what we do all day long at work every day of our lives; this doesn’t mean those actions aren’t ethical!

The difference between ethical and unethical decisions matters.

• Ethical decisions are more likely to be sustainable.

• Ethical decisions are more likely to be effective in the long run.

• Ethical decisions are more likely to be in alignment with company values, which makes them easier for people who work there to support and buy into as well.

Leaders can improve their ability to make decisions in ways that align with the right value systems.

In a recent study, researchers assessed leaders’ ability to make decisions in ways that align with the right value systems. They found that those who tended to make unethical decisions did so consciously and were able to justify their behavior based on the context of the situation.

This suggests that leaders can improve their ability to make decisions by learning how ethical dilemmas are perceived by others and understanding how these perceptions affect behavior. By recognizing ethical dilemmas, individuals may be able to avoid making unethical choices or at least prevent themselves from acting impulsively when faced with conflicting values or pressures from others who may want them act otherwise than they would normally do.

Conclusion

In conclusion, leaders who make unethical decisions do so consciously. Leaders can improve their ability to make decisions in ways that align with the right value systems.