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Introduction to Ethical Organisations and Leadership

Ethical decision-making and leadership are the basis of ethical organisations, corporate social responsibility, 'fairtrade', sustainability, the 'triple bottom line' and other similar concepts

This article introduces the concept and reasoning behind ethical leadership and ethical organisations.

Ethical principles provide the foundations for various modern concepts for work, business and organisations, which broaden individual and corporate priorities far beyond traditional business aims of profit and shareholder enrichment. Ethical factors are also a significant influence on institutions and public sector organisations, for whom the traditional priorities of service quality and cost management must now increasingly take account of these same ethical considerations affecting the commercial and corporate world.

The modern concept of ethical organisations encompasses many related issues including:

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) - or simply social responsibility

The 'triple bottom line'

Ethical management and leadership

'Fairtrade'

Globalisation (addressing its negative effects)

Sustainability

Corporate governance

Social enterprise

Mutuals, cooperatives, employee ownership

Micro-finance

Well-being at work and life balance, including the Psychological Contract.