Ethical Practices and Effective Leadership

Ethical Practices and Effective Leadership

Part 1: Laying the Framework for Change

Ethical Practices and Effective Leadership

Replace this text with your response to the following: In 75–150 words (1–2 paragraphs), define ethics and describe how ethical practices are a key component of effective leadership.

 

Social Responsibility and Leadership

Replace this text with your response to the following: In 75–150 words (1–2 paragraphs), explain social responsibility and explain what it means to be a socially responsible leader.

 

 

Benefits to an Organization of Having Focus on Social Responsibility

Replace this text with your response to the following: In 75–150 words (1–2 paragraphs), explain the potential benefits to a business or organization of having a focus on social responsibility.

 

 

 

Part 2: Developing a Plan for Change

 

Description of Selected Business/Organization

Replace this text with your response to the following: In 75–150 words (1–2 paragraphs), describe the business or organization for which you are creating this Proposal for Action, including the size of the organization, its industry (if applicable), its mission, and the nature of your relationship to/knowledge of the organization.

Opportunities for the Business/Organization to Bring About Positive Social Change

Replace this text with your response to the following: Based on your experience with the selected business or organization, in 150–225 words (2–3 paragraphs), identify at least two opportunities for the organization to bring about positive social change. One opportunity should be internal to the organization, and the other opportunity should be external. Include a desription of who will be most positively impacted (directly and indirectly) by the change efforts you are proposing, as well as a rationale for why you have provided these particular recommendations. In other words, why should the business or organization put forth the effort to make these specific changes, and who will benefit from them?

Recommended Steps to Carry Out Positive Social Change Efforts

Replace this text with your response to the following: In 75–150 words describe what steps you would recommend the leaders of this business or organization take to carry out these changes. Be sure to relate these positive social change efforts to leadership practices that are both ethical and socially responsible.

Potential Risks/Challenges to Change Implementation

 

Replace this text with your response to the following: In 75–150 words (1–2 paragraphs), identify any potential risks or challenges the business or organization would need to take into consideration when implementing your suggested positive social change efforts. Include any risks or challenges related to direct or indirect impacts of the change.

Addressing the Potential Risks/Challenges

Replace this text with your response to the following: In 150–225 words (2–3 paragraphs), explain how the business or organization’s leaders might address the potential risks or challenges to bring about positive outcomes.

Predicted Outcomes from Positive Social Change Efforts

Replace this text with your response to the following: In 150–225 words (2–3 paragraphs), predict one or two positive outcomes from each of your suggested positive social change efforts. Provide specific examples of measurable, anticipated results from these efforts, including the impact on internal and external stakeholders.