3. Overview
•Ethical leadership
defined
•Corporate social
responsibility
•Benefits of ethical
leadership
4. Purpose
To acquaint new
employees with our
corporate culture while
coaching them within
the framework of their
job.
5. • Define ethical
At the end leadership
of this • Describe corporate
training responsibility
learners • Recognize the
will be benefits of ethical
able to: leadership
• Make ethical
decisions
15. Activity:
Select √ or
X indicating how each
action should be
viewed by leaders.
√ = Ethical X = Unethical
16. 1.I would make personal
copies on my work copier.
√ = Ethical X = Unethical
17. 2. I would borrow an article of
clothing from my roommate
without asking him or her.
√ = Ethical X = Unethical
18. 3. I would drive 75 miles/hour
on the highway when the
posted speed limit is 65.
√ = Ethical X = Unethical
19. 4. I would drive 30 miles/hour
in a school zone where the
posted speed limit is 20.
√ = Ethical X = Unethical
20. 5. I would work with a group
of classmates on an
assignment even though the
instructor asked us to do
the work individually.
√ = Ethical X = Unethical
27. Sample Questions
1. Why is corporate social responsibility relevant?
a) To promote trust in the communities in which
they serve
b) Considers CSR as a reasonable responsibility
in supporting community initiatives
c) It allows the corporations to make more
money
d) All of the above
e) A & B
f) A, B & C
28. Sample Questions
1. What are the National/International implications
of CSR
a) Promotes goodwill
b) Shows commitment to long-term business
initiatives in the marketplace
c) Attracts employees that are concerned
about CSR participation
d) Increases the company’s bottom line
e) All of the Above
f) A,B & C
values, belief or belief system, morals, principles, code of right and wrong, social values
Complying with laws, regulations, and professional guidelines; taking personal responsibility; holding others accountable; Promoting ethical principles in the organization
Treating others with dignity and respect; being approachable, good natured,and people-oriented; demonstrating empathy and understanding; beinghelpful; developing and protecting staff; tolerance
Making fair, just and objective decisions; not discriminating against others;not forming in-groups and out-groups; seeking the truth
Collective orientation: organizationand socialPutting interests of the organization ahead of personal interests; consideringsustainability/longer-term impact; protecting interests of organization andsociety; promoting teamwork and cooperation
Openness to different opinions and diversity; being a good listener; flexible;communicating with employees; regularly sharing information
Corporate social responsibility encompasses not only what companies do with their profits, but also how they make them. It goes beyond philanthropy and compliance and addresses how companies manage their economic, social, and environmental impacts, as well as their relationships in all key spheres of influence: the workplace, the marketplace, the supply chain, the community, and the public policy realm.
Starbucks provides a good example of the limited importance of CSR to financial performance. The firm enjoys a strong CSR reputation due to it’s commitment to improve the earnings and environmental practices of coffee growers in developing countries. However since the beginning of 2008 its shares have recently declined nearly 50%. The stocks disappointing performance has absolutely nothing to do with CSR . It has to do with their overexpansion and most recent increasing unwillingness of consumers to pay as much for a cup of coffee as they pay for a gallon of gasoline.
On the other hand the firm with possibly the world’s poorest environmental reputation is Exxon Mobil, largely due to its reputed indifference to the problem of global climate change and its continued focus on fossil fuels. Yet Exxon Mobil is one of the world’s most profitable corporations,
We will begin with a survey containing questions regarding corporate social responsibility and perceptions of what that means. Further survey questions will delve into what role leadership plays in shaping policy of the workforce when it comes to CSR.Handouts will be distributed explaining the background, pros and cons of corporate social responsibility. Why it matters and who is impacted by CSR. A sampling of questions would be as follows
One can find examples of successful firms for whom CSR has been a core element of their business strategy. However it is important not to generalize from these examples. To assume that the business environment has fundamentally changed and that we are entering a new world in which CSR has become critical t the success of all or even most firms is misinformed.