Assessment item 2Leadership, Decision Making & EthicsValue:40%Due date:7-Apr-2014Return date:01-May-2014Length:2500 WordsSubmission method optionsAlternative submission method

Assessment item 2Leadership, Decision Making & EthicsValue:40%Due date:7-Apr-2014Return date:01-May-2014Length:2500 WordsSubmission method optionsAlternative submission method
Task

Effective leadership, decision making and ethical management are linked both in theory and in practice.How may leaders ensure organisational decisions are made ethically? Use examples to illustrate your argument from organisations with which you are familiar.

Rationale

This assignment is designed to:

• familiarise students with the various theories concerning decision making, leadership and managerial ethics;
• encourage students to discern the strengths and weaknesses of the wide array of theoretical contributions;
• encourage students to use empirical evidence to support their arguments.