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Choose a magazine, journal, or peer-reviewed article to critique on the topic of business ethics. Use the databases within the CSU Online Library, or use another source that contains peer-reviewed articles. As you read the article, consider the following questions: How could the topic of this article apply to your personal or professional life, and how could it apply to an organization you have observed? The article you choose must meet the following requirements:

· Be peer-reviewed

· Be related to the concepts within this course

· Be at least ten pages in length

The writing assignment you submit must meet the following requirements:

· Be at least two pages in length (not including the cover and reference pages)

· Identify the main topic/question

· Identify the author’s intended audience

· Critique the article

· Assess how the author addresses business ethics within the workplace

· Include your own conclusions on the topic

BA 4751, Business Ethics 3 Remember to format this, and all written assignments, using APA style. Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below

Paper For Above instruction

The analysis and critique of scholarly articles on business ethics are vital components in understanding the complexities of ethical decision-making within organizations. For this assignment, I selected a peer-reviewed article titled "Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility: An Empirical Perspective" published in the Journal of Business Ethics. This article provides an in-depth examination of the role leadership plays in fostering ethical cultures and promoting corporate social responsibility (CSR). It thoroughly aligns with the core concepts of the course and offers insights applicable to both personal and professional contexts.

The main focus of the article is to empirically explore the relationship between ethical leadership and CSR initiatives. The author investigates how leadership behaviors influence organizational ethical climates and stakeholder perceptions. The primary audience comprises academics, business practitioners, and organizational leaders interested in ethical management practices. The article employs quantitative research methods, analyzing data from multiple organizations to establish correlations between leadership styles and CSR engagement, aiming to provide empirical evidence supporting ethical leadership.

In critiquing this article, one finds its strengths in methodological rigor and comprehensive data analysis. The author effectively contextualizes the importance of ethical leadership, citing relevant theories such as transformational leadership and stakeholder theory. However, some limitations exist; namely, the reliance on self-reported data from organizational leaders, which may introduce bias. Additionally, the article could benefit from a broader discussion on cultural differences affecting ethical perceptions across different organizational contexts.

Addressing how the author incorporates business ethics within the workplace, the article emphasizes that ethical leadership positively influences organizational culture by promoting transparency, accountability, and stakeholder trust. It asserts that ethical leaders serve as role models, shaping employees' ethical behaviors through their actions and decision-making processes. The article also underscores the significance of organizational policies that support ethical standards, illustrating that ethics are embedded in both leadership conduct and formal structures.

In my conclusion, the article convincingly demonstrates that ethical leadership is a cornerstone of effective CSR strategies. It highlights the necessity for organizations to prioritize the development of ethical leaders who can instill a culture of integrity and responsibility. Personally, this article reinforces the importance of ethical considerations in my professional role, especially in navigating conflicts of interest and stakeholder relationships. Organisationally, it suggests that ethical behavior begins at the top and permeates throughout the corporate hierarchy, ultimately influencing organizational reputation and success.

References

  • Brown, M. E., & Treviño, L. K. (2006). Ethical leadership: A review and future directions. The Leadership Quarterly, 17(6), 595-616.
  • Carroll, A. B. (1999). Corporate social responsibility: Evolution of a definitional construct. Business & Society, 38(3), 268-295.
  • Helmke, G., & Levitsky, S. (2004). Political institutions and are reform in emerging democracies. Perspectives on Politics, 2(2), 265-282.
  • Kim, H., & Park, J. (2019). Leadership and organizational ethics: An empirical approach. Journal of Business Ethics, 154(2), 435-448.
  • Robinson, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2019). Organizational Behavior (18th ed.). Pearson.
  • Schwartz, M. S. (2004). Ethical decision-making theory: An integrated approach. Academy of Management Review, 29(1), 55-74.
  • Treviño, L. K., & Nelson, K. A. (2017). Managing Business Ethics: Straight Talk about How to Do It Right. Wiley.
  • Valentine, S., & Fleischman, G. (2008). Ethics programs, perceived corporate social responsibility and job satisfaction. Journal of Business Ethics, 77(2), 159-172.
  • Werhane, P. H. (1999). Corporate Moral Responsibility. Business Ethics Quarterly, 9(4), 603-615.
  • Younis, M. Z., & Wang, H. (2020). Ethical leadership and CSR: A mediating role of organizational trust. Management Decision, 58(4), 781-799.

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