The Importance of Ethical Organizational Leadership in Public Organizations: A Literature Review
Abstract
This study aims to develop a comprehensive theoretical framework for ethical leadership in public institutions, with a focus on creating a multidimensional scale to measure it. A review of the literature revealed significant variation in the definitions and measurement tools of ethical leadership across 120 prior studies, indicating that the dimensions of ethical leadership directly impact the overall performance of organizations. Factors influencing the adoption of ethical leadership, such as organizational culture, structure, internal policies, and training and development programs, were analyzed. Furthermore, a comprehensive scale for ethical leadership was developed by comparing existing tools and identifying their strengths and weaknesses. This research contributes to advancing the theoretical understanding of ethical leadership and provides a foundation for developing reliable measurement tools for future research and practical applications. Additionally, it addresses a knowledge gap on ethical leadership in public organizations by presenting a theoretical and practical framework for developing leadership training programs and promoting ethical behaviors within public institutions.
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