(3) Values and Ethics
Review the video “Convercent CEO| Why Values and Ethics are important to corporate America and Beyond”.
After viewing the video, research values-based and ethical leadership. The chapter discusses some guidelines for ethical leadership.
In your posting, summarize the video and discuss the importance of values and ethics for your own career choice.
Cite all external support and sources used appropriately in APA format.
(4) Change
According to dictionary.com, the term change is defined as follows:
–verb (used with object)
1. to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone: to change one’s name; to change one’s opinion; to change the course of history.
2. to transform or convert (usually followed by into ): The witch changed the prince into a toad.
3. to substitute another or others for; exchange for something else, usually of the same kind: She changed her shoes when she got home from the office.
With this definition in mind, please answer the following questions:
What can leaders do to prepare their organization to deal with change?
What can leaders do to prepare their organization to deal with unplanned change?
Does culture play a role in how people perceive change?
Describe a way in which resistance to change can be reduced.
Cite all external support and sources used appropriately in APA format.
(5) Developing Leaders
Jack Welch, the former CEO of General Electric of 20 years, respected business leader and writer proposes ten fundamental leadership principles (from his 2001 book ‘Jack: Straight From The Gut’):
1. There is only one way – the straightway. It sets the tone of the organization.
2. Be open to the best of what everyone, everywhere, has to offer; transfer learning across your organization.
3. Get the right people in the right jobs – it is more important than developing a strategy.
4. An informal atmosphere is a competitive advantage.
5. Make sure everybody counts and everybody knows they count.
6. Legitimate self-confidence is a winner – the true test of self-confidence is the courage to be open.
7. Business has to be fun – celebrations energize an organization.
8. Never underestimate the other guy.
9. Understand where real value is added and put your best people there.
10. Know when to meddle and when to let go – this is pure instinct.
Select three of the principles above and apply them (for example, principle #10 – how can it work and how can it backfire. “Set your example in a work, community, school, academic or career setting” may be even add personal life as an option (e.g. there are leaders in each family)
Do you feel the principles listed above are accurate? If not, which ones would you delete?
What would you add to this list?
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