Organizational Leadership and Ethics

Guest Blogger — By Shopping Blogs on November 22, 2007 6:26 am

The issue of ethics and its respective impact on business and all its related subcategories are extremely complex and sometimes even subjective in nature. The multifaceted interaction of business fundamentals, industry specific norms, local laws, cultural and societal traditions, as well as global business environment can have a significant impact on individual and group members of an organization which in turn may influence their personal and professional views about ethics and its respective place in the business world.

Yet it is not to say that ethics role in business is subjective altogether; the most universally accepted norms such as honesty and fairness are independent from geographic and societal boundaries. Similarly, other norms such as legality and general morality do not apply uniformly even within the same geographic location. However, independent from what norms or where, the ultimate responsibility of ethical conduct falls on the shoulders of executive leadership.

Even the smallest for profit organization is comprised of front line employees and management . Though the conduct of frontline worker is the first to be noticed by end users, the overall company reputation and organizational vision lies on those that are put in charge to conduct the leadership of the organization. Management personnel at all level bear the greatest responsibility to implement organizational ethics that are within the organizational vision.

Yet the buck does not stop with anyone but the top leadership person which usually translates into the ultimate responsibility on Chief Operating Officer. Any action taken by employees that would result in any negative outcome will be contributed to the CEO; with or without his / her permission or knowledge.

Ultimately, Chief Operating Officers are responsible for success or failure of an organization that will also include ethical or unethical conduct. The CEO compensations are justified based on the ability of those leaders to create and maintain organizations that are effective, efficient and profitable. Hence the responsibility of conduct is included in those efforts.

Submitted by: World Consulting Group . Your premier management consulting firm .

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