Emerging paradoxes in executive leadership: A theoretical interpretation of the tensions between corruption and virtuous values |
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Authors: | Charles C Manz Vikas Anand Mahendra Joshi Karen P Manz |
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Institution: | aDepartment of Management, Isenberg School of Management, Office SOM 307A, University of Massachusetts, 121 Presidents Drive, Amherst, MA 01003, USA |
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Abstract: | The recent mini scandal surrounding questionable on-line postings of John Mackey, the founder and CEO of Whole Foods Market Inc., raises once again ethical challenges related to contemporary business leadership. Given his visible commitment to environmentally sound strategies and other responsible business practices, Mackey’s actions epitomize the irony and paradox that can surround executive leadership ethics. While this essay acknowledges the potential role of stricter legal constraints, punishments for offenders, decentralized governance systems, and rationalized structures that help prohibit power abuse, it views such rationalistic considerations alone to be inadequate. Rather, the authors suggest that the promotion of authentic virtuousness is an often overlooked yet indispensable part of any meaningful long term ethical leadership process. |
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Keywords: | Leadership Values & virtues Ethics Corruption |
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