Organizational Change and Moral Values
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What is often involved in leadership roles?

  • Delegating tasks to experts
  • Coordinating and overseeing the implementation of known solutions
  • Challenging assumptions and testing new approaches (correct)
  • Implementing known solutions

    • Who usually handles leadership roles in technical work?

  • Team members with experience
  • Self-managed leaders
  • Experts or specialists with required knowledge and skills (correct)
  • Managers with no technical expertise

    • What is required for leaders to address adaptive challenges?

  • Delegating tasks to team members
  • Technical expertise
  • Self-awareness and self-management (correct)
  • Implementing known solutions

    • What is an important aspect of leadership in technical work?

    <p>Coordinating and overseeing the implementation of known solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is leadership required at all levels?

    <p>Because it involves changes in behavior, attitudes, and beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do leaders need to do to address adaptive challenges?

    <p>Engage and mobilize people to address adaptive challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial aspect of running for office or staying in office?

    <p>Forming alliances with other politicians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What refers to an individual's own principles regarding right and wrong?

    <p>Morals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ethics refer to in the context of leadership?

    <p>Rules provided by an external source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in ethical dilemma resolution?

    <p>Determine the facts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is accountability in the context of leadership?

    <p>The readiness to give an explanation or justification to stakeholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsiveness in the context of leadership?

    <p>The practice of ensuring that citizens are served helpfully</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of leadership theory?

    <p>The characteristics and behaviors of leaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is integrity in the context of leadership?

    <p>The consistency of actions, values, methods, and principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of individuals who think politically?

    <p>Creating and nurturing networks of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of orchestrating the conflict in ethical leadership?

    <p>To focus on unacknowledged differences in perspectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key principle of 'Give the Work Back' in ethical leadership?

    <p>Placing the work where it belongs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of 'Hold Steady' in ethical leadership?

    <p>To learn from resistance and emerging factions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of resonant leadership?

    <p>Building personal relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of the Practice of Ethical Leadership in Public Service?

    <p>To apply ethical dilemmas in leadership practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ethics primarily concerned with?

    <p>Evaluating and making decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key concept in ethics?

    <p>Integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of servant leadership?

    <p>Broad societal change and social justice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of a servant leader?

    <p>To serve others and meet their needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a hero in heroic leadership?

    <p>An individual who takes actions deemed exceptionally good or for the greater good.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key principle of heroic leadership?

    <p>Heroism and noble principles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a servant leader?

    <p>A desire to serve others and meet their needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pinnacle of leadership according to Chris Lowney?

    <p>Heroic leadership.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of heroic leadership?

    <p>Molding leaders and serving the greater good.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between servant leadership and heroic leadership?

    <p>Servant leadership focuses on ethics and empathy, while heroic leadership focuses on heroism and noble principles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a MAGIS leader?

    <p>Makes a significant sacrifice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of Resonant Leadership Theory?

    <p>Using emotional intelligence to direct feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of a leader in a Southeast Asian culture?

    <p>To create a sense of harmony among team members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component of the patriarchal system?

    <p>Male dominance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of a leader in a paternalistic system?

    <p>To make decisions for the team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of filial piety in Southeast Asian cultures?

    <p>It ensures social harmony and cooperation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Pakikipagkapwa-tao in Southeast Asian leadership?

    <p>It promotes a sense of community and shared values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key requirement for effective leadership in Southeast Asian cultures?

    <p>Order and compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of a leader in a collectivist culture?

    <p>Team goals and collective success</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Hiya in Southeast Asian cultures?

    <p>It refers to a sense of shame and embarrassment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Technical problems have well-established solutions.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Adaptive problems have readily apparent solutions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Technical problems are often complex and ambiguous.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leadership is primarily shaped by innate abilities, not experiences.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Adaptive solutions can often be implemented quickly.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Adaptive challenges can be solved by experts or authorities.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Technical problems have clear, known solutions.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Technical problems involve long-standing issues.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Adaptive problems have clear step-by-step solutions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leadership involves setting norms and resolving conflicts.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Honest communication is essential for leadership development.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leadership is solely determined by personal preferences.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Adaptive challenges require a quick, common solution.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leadership development requires learning attitudes and habits.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Resistance and conflict are typically associated with technical work.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Learning and experimentation are primarily about mastering existing knowledge and skills.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There is usually room for experimentation and innovation in technical work.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Adaptive challenges require people to let go of old habits or embrace new perspectives.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leadership roles typically involve less resistance and conflict.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Technical work involves exploration of new ideas and experimentation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The concept of 'spirit' refers to the physical essence or energy that animates living beings.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Spirituality encompasses the search for meaning, purpose, and connection to something greater than oneself.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The spirit of leadership refers to the personal qualities and behaviors exhibited by individual leaders.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'spirit in leadership' focuses on the collective values and norms that shape leadership practices within an organization.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Both 'spirit in leadership' and 'spirit of leadership' are important considerations for understanding and cultivating effective leadership.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The concept of 'spirit' is only relevant to leadership practices in religious organizations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The spirit of leadership is characterized by the presence of negative attributes such as manipulation and exploitation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The concept of 'spirituality' is interchangeable with the concept of 'spirit' in the context of leadership.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Personalism, loyalties are to the organization, system, or performance.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Moral Leadership involves a leader possessing values and acting with inhumanity.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Conflict Diffusion involves escalating conflicts to build harmony.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Aloofness and Social Distance involve regular everyday interaction between the leader and constituents.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Centralization involves involving subordinates in decision-making.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Secrecy involves sharing information with subordinates.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Patronage and Nepotism involve promoting fairness and equality.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cliquism and Political Manipulation involve building trust and transparency.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making

    • Involves challenging assumptions and testing new approaches, requiring leadership at all levels to bring about changes in behavior, attitudes, and beliefs
    • Leadership in technical work is about coordinating and overseeing the implementation of known solutions, while adaptive challenges require mobilizing people to address them collectively

    Resonant Leadership

    • Involves taking the heat rather than restoring the status quo, focusing attention on the issue, and learning from resistance and factions that emerge
    • Requires creating and nurturing networks of people to call on, work with, and engage in addressing the issue at hand

    Orchestrate the Conflict

    • Surfacing relevant conflicts and acknowledging unacknowledged differences in perspectives, visions, values, and views is essential

    Give the Work Back

    • Involves placing the work where it belongs, not providing answers from a position of formal authority, and being willing to be part of the challenge rather than directing its solution

    Hold Steady

    • Requires the ability to observe and learn from resistance and factions that emerge, focusing attention on the issue, and letting the issue ripen

    Principles of Ethical Leadership

    • Ethics refers to the principles, values, and standards of conduct that guide individuals and organizations in determining what is right, fair, and morally acceptable behavior
    • Ethics provides a framework for evaluating and making decisions that consider the impact on individuals, communities, and society as a whole

    Morals, Morality, and Ethics

    • Morals refer to an individual's own principles regarding right and wrong
    • Ethics refers to rules provided by an external source, such as codes of conduct in workplaces or principles in religion

    The ALIR: Imperatives of Ethical Reasoning

    • Accountability: the readiness or preparedness to give an explanation or justification to stakeholders for one's judgments, intentions, and actions
    • Legality: the state or quality of being in conformity with the law; adherence to or observance of the law
    • Integrity: consistency of actions, values, methods, measures, and principles, expectations, and outcomes
    • Responsiveness: ensuring that citizens are served helpfully, responsibly, and in a timely manner by government agencies and officials

    Steps in Ethical Dilemma Resolution

    • Determine the facts
    • Identify the stakeholders
    • Articulate the dilemma
    • List the alternatives and options
    • Compare options with principles or values
    • Weigh the consequences
    • Make a decision

    Leadership Theories

    Servant Leadership Theory

    • The most effective leaders are servants of their people
    • Gets results for their organization through wholehearted attention to their followers and followers' needs
    • Emphasizes collaboration, trust, empathy, and ethics

    Heroic Leadership Theory

    • Founded on the principles of heroism, which involves voluntarily taking actions that are deemed exceptionally good or directed toward serving a noble principle or the greater good
    • A hero is defined as an individual who makes a significant sacrifice and takes a great risk

    Resonant Leadership Theory

    • Reinforcing sound by moving on the same wavelength, having a positive effect on the emotional states of people around them
    • Leaders have the power to impact the emotional states of people around them, using their emotional intelligence to direct feelings to help a group meet its goals

    Leadership and Culture

    • Culture is a system of learned and shared beliefs, language, norms, values, and symbols that groups use to identify themselves and provide a framework within which to live and work
    • Leadership and headship are interchangeable terms in Southeast Asian cultures

    The Concept of Spirit

    • Spirit refers to the non-physical essence or energy that animates living beings.
    • Spirituality encompasses the subjective pursuit of meaning, connection, and personal growth.

    The Spirit of Leadership

    • Emphasizes the qualities, attitudes, and behaviors that leaders embody in their actions and interactions with others.
    • Refers to the presence of positive attributes such as inspiration, empathy, integrity, and vision within the leader themselves.
    • Encompasses the collective values, norms, and beliefs that shape how leadership is understood and practiced within a particular context.

    Spirit in/of Leadership

    • "Spirit IN leadership" focuses on the qualities exhibited by individual leaders.
    • "Spirit OF leadership" encompasses the broader context and culture that influence how leadership is perceived and practiced within a group or organization.
    • Both are important considerations for understanding and cultivating effective leadership within any setting.

    Counter-Proposition

    • Leadership is not just a role, but a dynamic journey shaped by experiences and self-reflection.
    • To improve competency, commitment, and character, engage others in action, conversations that challenge assumptions, foster honest communication, and weave together diverse viewpoints to foster shared understanding and stakeholder engagement.

    Adaptive Challenges

    • No adequate response has yet been developed.
    • Requires learning attitudes and habits/behavior.
    • Compared to technical problems, adaptive challenges require learning, imagination, and discernment by the organization or community.

    Leadership Practice

    • Centralization: patriarchal right to decide what is best for the organization, limiting involvement of subordinates in decision-making.
    • Secrecy: didactic leadership, non-sharing of information.
    • Protection of dominance: seeking to protect one's position through various tactics.
    • Non-emotional ties, social distance: preventing development of emotional bonding, shielding and protecting leader's dignity, mystery, and authority.

    Leadership Strategies and Tactics

    • Reputation-building: promoting one's reputation, building up good relationships.
    • Non-specific intentions: not explicit to subordinates in revealing what is expected or the lines of action intended to pursue.
    • Avoidance of formality: not setting clear boundaries, refusing to create explicit agreements about how the leader-follower relationship will be defined.
    • Patronage & nepotism: using power and resources to dispense favors, placing family members, kin, close friends in key positions.
    • Cliques, political manipulation: using divide-and-rule tactics, manipulating and being manipulated through followers.

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