GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

Examine how role models influence ethical behaviour. What actions can leaders take to integrate ethical conduct in their organisations?

Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

Syllabus: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships. Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

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Saumya SharmaAIR 9 · CSE 2017 · 168 wordsTheir whole copy

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Role models play a relevant role in influencing the attitudes and behaviours of their followers.

They play a role in affecting the Cognitive - how they think Affective - how they feel, and Behavorial - how they act of their followers.

For instance, if a superstar takes drugs, degrades women, indulges in drunk driving, his followers may follow this behaviour as being appropriate.

On the other hand, examples like the DM of a Kerala district cleaning the pit of a latrine to encourage sanitation will encourage people to view the same as the right attitude and behaviour.

To integrate ethical conduct in their organisations, leaders can do the following:-

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  1. Lead by example
  • If the leader remains corrupt & unethical, the organisation will also sing the same tune.
  1. Conduct sensitization workshops
  • This will help employees look at things from different view points.
  1. Operative conditioning
  • Leaders must applaud and publicise good deeds, while disapproving of unethical behaviour. This will provide incentive to act ethically-

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