Ethics is related to values and morals of individuals in a society (Northouse, 2022, p. 423). Being ethical means doing the right thing. It is important to mention that values and morals are tied to culture, which can impact what one individual sees as ethical versus unethical.
Ethical leadership is related to the expectations of leaders doing the right thing at the right moment. For this discussion board, please address the following requirements:
1. Define the term “ethics” in your own words.
2. Identify two ethical challenges that leaders often face in the workplace.
3. Analyze how ethical leadership impacts organizational performance.
4. Evaluate the importance of having a “Code of Conduct” or a “Code of Ethics” in the organization.
Embed course material concepts, principles, and theories (including supporting citations) along with at least two current, scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles. You may find that your discussion of leadership characteristics is easily supported with such current scholarly research, while the information about how your chosen leader exhibits those leadership characteristics is supported by popular research.