American Military University
CMRJ308 B003
May 19, 2013
Abstract
Developing ethical leaders is necessary to maintain an aura of professionalism, and good conduct within an organization. The definition of ethics can vary depending on the individual perspective, and the term is often confused with moral values. Ethics is a philosophy, or rational ideas used in situations where good judgment comes into play. The development of ethical leaders starts from the environment, and variables influence the ethical perspective of individuals. Organization such as a police department has the tough task of grooming ethical leaders from multiple …show more content…
The challenge is dealing with the issue of ethical behavior of individuals within the organization. Leaders are expected to maintain a certain level of professionalism, and follow an ethical code set by policy and procedures of the organization. The hierarchy of ethical leadership starts from top-level supervisors, and their influence has a major impact on the way ethics are perceived by fellow officers. The ethical standards can vary from different organizations depending on the environment, and the foundation that has been set in place. The challenge is dealing with people from different backgrounds that may have different ethical beliefs from the set practices standardized by the organization. Personal ethical ideas cannot interfere with the organization mission or objectives. The challenge of supervising each individual can prove to be difficult, but the proper training can negate some of the problems in ethical leadership. Ethical leadership begins at the lowest level with the trainees who deal with the day-to-day inner workings of the organization. The issue of ethical leadership will arise frequently, because of the multitude of problems the organization has to deal with on a daily basis. Frequent training and updating the procedures can prove to be resourceful and negate negative attention warranted …show more content…
The quality of ethical leaders is important to maintain the good order, and discipline of our culture. Effective leadership can be found at the lowest level of an organization, and there are many characteristics involved in leadership. The role of a leader has to be flexible due to the fact you will be dealing with many problems, and different personalities. Confidence is a key element that every leader must possess to be effective and approach each situation with a unique style. The role of leadership should be like a parental role, and provide the qualities to exhibit to their subordinates. The mentoring process should be implemented from orientation, but the progress should be gradual to unsure that it will stay effective. Leadership skills and ethical behavior are essential to policing a society, but the application of those skills can differ between societies. Cultural differences can be difficult to apply certain ethical behavior, because people opinions will differentiate in different regions. (Olsen