Interview with an Ethics Leader

Interview a Business Leader who you perceive models or applies ethical business practices.

Following the interview, craft an 8–10 page paper from the information gathered. Include your analysis of the interviewee’s leadership style supported with research.

Schedule a 30-minute interview to have sufficient time to ask some of the questions below. You are not limited to these questions. You can ask additional questions to gain further insight. When conducting the interview, ensure that you are courteous and the business person is comfortable to speak on the subjects in question. Use good judgment in scheduling and conducting the interview to gather your information.

Interview Questions
What is your leadership background? How many people do you lead directly and indirectly?

Do you have ethics present in your mind while interacting with others in the workplace?

Do you practice business ethics when training subordinates?

What impact do ethics have in your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly decision-making?

Do you promote ethical behavior to subordinates, peers, and superiors?

How much time do you spend dealing with ethical issues in your position?

Does ethical/unethical behavior affect customer relations? If so, in what way? If not, please explain.

Do you select teams based on their personal ethical code? What ingredients do you believe make a successful team in regards to performing in an exemplary ethical manner?

What successful ethical ideas can you share to guide prospective or current leaders in developing solid and sound decisions with the goal of overall success within the organization?

How much attention does your guidance project when it comes to social responsibility?

Is having a sound ethical code of ethics important in competitive environments? How do you present and verify if the code of ethics is being followed in your organization?

If you were to summarize in one sentence on what ethics is, what would it be?

Paper Structure
Introduction

Interview information

Analysis of Interviewee’s leadership style supported with research

Conclusion

Research Note
There is a requirement of at least two (2) references for this individual assignment. The reference must not be the person who is interviewed or from the textbook. It is highly recommended to read articles to gather information on leadership to describe the proper meaning of the leadership being discussed from this interview.

Paper Format
Use introduction, body paragraph, and conclusion headings

Body paragraph headers can be the interview question, presented logically

At least 2 references of an academic or scholarly source are required for this paper. You are expected to use academic sources such as FSCJ’s Library and Learning Commons peer-reviewed database or Internet sources, such as: “.org”, “.edu”, “.mil”, “.gov.” Sources not allowed are Wikipedia, Dictionaries, wikis, or blogs.

Use APA, 7th edition, writing style for in-text citations and each reference source that you use. Remember, all wording that is not your own must be cited. For APA writing assistance, reference Student Resources in the Start Here module.

Use 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, and double-spacing.

Include a reference page in APA 7th edition style.

The cover sheet should include the following:

Your name

Title of Paper

Course Title

Course Number

Semester and Year

Instructor’s Name

Date of Submission

Submission
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Grading
This assignment is worth a total of 250 points. Please review the grading rubric before submitting the assignment.

Interview Assignment Rubric

160 to >139 pts
Exemplary
The assignment clearly addresses all aspects of the directions. The ideas contained in it are clear, based in solid logic, and concise at all times. The work provides multiple textual examples and details that clearly support the ideas presented within it. The topic is thoroughly explored in detail.
139 to >119 pts
Meets Expectations
The assignment addresses all aspects of the directions. The ideas contained in it are usually clear, based in logic, and concise. The work provides some textual examples and details to support the ideas presented within it. The topic is explored with sufficient detail.
119 to >60 pts
Developing
The assignment addresses all aspects of the directions. The ideas contained in it are usually clear, based in logic, and concise. The work provides some textual examples and details to support the ideas presented within it. The topic is explored with sufficient detail.
60 to >0 pts
Below Expectations
The assignment addresses few or no aspects of the directions. The ideas contained in it are unclear and illogical. The work provides no textual examples and details to support the ideas presented within it. The topic is minimally explored
/ 160 pts
Research
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30 to >25 pts
Exemplary
At least 2 references of an academic or scholarly source are effectively integrated in the paper.
25 to >20 pts
Meets Expectations
1 reference of an academic or scholarly source are adequately integrated in the paper.
20 to >14 pts
Developing
No references of academic or scholarly source are included in the paper or interviewee is cited as the reference.
14 to >0 pts
Below Expectations
Interviewee is cited or no references used.
/ 30 pts
Formatting
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30 to >25 pts
Exemplary
APA style is used to the highest degree. There are no errors in formatting. All paper formatting requirements are met.
25 to >20 pts
Meets Expectations
APA style is used, but not consistently. Few errors in formatting exist. Most paper formatting requirements are met.
20 to >14 pts
Developing
Attempts to use APA style, but does so unsuccessfully. Many errors exist. Paper formatting requirements are flawed.
14 to >0 pts
Below Expectations
APA style is not used or another writing style (e.g., MLA) is used. Paper formatting requirements are not adhered to.
/ 30 pts
Technical Aspects
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30 to >24 pts
Exemplary
Grammar, spelling and punctuation are impeccable. No errors are found.
24 to >19 pts
Meets Expectations
One to two grammar, spelling and /or punctuation errors are found.
19 to >14 pts
Developing
Three to five grammar, spelling and /or punctuation errors are found.
14 to >0 pts
Below Expectations
Six or more grammar, spelling and /or punctuation errors are found.
/ 30 pts
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