Ethical Leadership in Management Decision Making: Impact on Organizational Culture and Employee Satisfaction

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  • Graciela Maribel Fajardo Aguilar Universidad Técnica de Machala, Ecuador
  • Darwin Robert Rodas Reyes Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado Municipal de Machala

Keywords :

ethical behavior, business ethics, employees, leadership, ethical leadership, ethical behavior, ethical leadership

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Abstract

Globalization and the current social and economic crisis have impacted companies, leading some to close due to inadequate management. Ethical success is essential for a sustainable organization, as management decisions influence strategic direction, organizational culture and employee perceptions. Ethical leaders set the standards of conduct in the organization and their decisions have an impact on society. The purpose of this research was to conduct a systematic study on ethical leadership in managerial decision making. The corresponding bibliographic information was searched in indexed databases such as Scopus Science Direct and Scielo, both of which provide a high level of research quality. Subsequently, six (6) research papers detailing the importance of ethical leadership as a significant factor in employee satisfaction were selected. The results indicate that organizations can benefit from cultivating leadership that prioritizes ethical values, which in turn can contribute to greater job satisfaction and improved organizational performance. It is concluded that ethical companies have competitive advantages and distinct areas to achieve success and competitiveness, with diverse personnel in personality and values.

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2022-04-04
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Ethical Leadership in Management Decision Making: Impact on Organizational Culture and Employee Satisfaction . (2022). Journal of Science and Research: Revista Ciencia E Investigación, 7(2), 201-215. https://revistas.utb.edu.ec/index.php/sr/article/view/2938

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