What is it about?
MAIN IDEA: Navigating Ethical Leadership: The Role of Automotive CEOs in Shaping Corporate Values. This study examines the moral reasoning trends of CEOs in the automotive industry from 2013 to 2018. The researchers analyzed letters written by CEOs of the top 15 automotive companies using Weber's method to categorize their moral reasoning. They explored how these trends relate to ethical behaviors and scandals and how external factors influence CEO moral reasoning.
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Why is it important?
This research is crucial because it provides insights into the ethical leadership of major automotive companies and its impact on corporate behavior. By introducing the concept of "tone 'into' the top," the study highlights how a company's culture and external factors can shape CEO moral reasoning. This understanding is vital for improving corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices, enhancing ethical performance, and anticipating potential conflicts in the automotive industry. The findings emphasize the importance of business ethics education and can guide CEOs and managers in developing more effective ethical strategies.
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This work could be instrumental in shaping future approaches to business ethics education and corporate governance in the automotive industry and beyond.
Dr. Beatriz Garcia-Ortega
Universitat Politecnica de Valencia
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This page is a summary of: Examining CEOs’ Moral Reasoning in the Automotive Industry, Sustainability, October 2019, MDPI AG,
DOI: 10.3390/su11215972.
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