Discussion on the importance of ethical and moral leadership theories, with a focus on culture and the implications of leadership on conflict resolution within diverse teams, organizations, and communities. Students will identify and develop the personal and professional competencies required for ethical leadership in an increasingly global, diverse, and multicultural society.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students: Graduate students will be required to: (1) research, prepare,
and give one topical lecture, (2) complete a literature review
on an aspect of organizational culture, and (3) design a poster
that documents an organization's moral or ethical issue.
Athena Title
Adv Leader Theory Eth Culture
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will evaluate prominent theories of global leadership.
Students will describe the elements of culture and how they influence leadership style.
Students will apply moral and ethical leadership theories and approaches to interpersonal dilemmas.
Students will diagnose organizational culture and identify its impact on team and organizational success.
Students will adapt leadership and communication style to different cultural contexts.
Students will deconstruct the cultural influences of one’s personal philosophy and approach to leadership.
Students will demonstrate effective decision-making techniques in culturally diverse contexts.
Students will develop practical strategies for leading ethically in a diverse society.
Topical Outline
Advanced Leadership Theories
The Leader’s Light or Shadow
Stepping In and Out of the Shadows
The Leader’s Character
Combating Evil
Ethical Perspectives
Ethical Decision Making and Behavior
Exercising Ethical Influence
Ethical Crisis Leadership
Building an Ethical Small Group
Creating an Ethical, Inclusive Organizational Climate
Meeting the Ethical Challenges of Leadership in a Global Society
Ethical Crisis Leadership
The Truth about Leadership
Institutional Competencies
Analytical Thinking
The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.
Critical Thinking
The ability to pursue and comprehensively evaluate information before accepting or establishing a conclusion, decision, or action.
Social Awareness & Responsibility
The capacity to understand the interdependence of people, communities, and self in a global society.
