This course explores ethical dilemmas and contemporary problems that can arise when leaders consider the ways important and proper decision-making intersects with the needs and goals of organizations, society or the wider world. What happens when an individual’s ethics are counter to the organization’s practices or society’s values? The course includes a historical review of various leaders’ actions and the resulting consequences when confronted with an ethical dilemma. Students use case studies, their own experiences and current events to examine ethical tensions within the framework of personal goals and social outcomes. Students study popular ethical theories, strategies and solutions with a refined understanding of various perspectives and reasoning essential to good ethical leadership. From theory evaluation to ethical models, exercises and discussions, students enhance their critical thinking skills and deepen their understanding of the perspectives of others. In addition, students assess their ethical framework in the context of an effective leadership model. Credits: 4