A framework for ethical decision-making

Company culture, principles of conduct, ethics

Ethical leadership is a form of leadership that promotes and values honesty, justice, respect, community, and integrity. As the leader of a project team, you will be expected to help your team succeed by leading with ethics. Building respect and trust with the teams you work with — from individuals to external partners to project stakeholders — begins with practicing ethical conduct.

Here is a common framework for ethical decision-making that can help you ensure your actions align with the ethical standards of your organization.

It is crucial that each member of an organisation is promoting ethical work and collaboration. Good ethics, culture and collaboration in a company are the key to a successful outcome.

Ethics within your organization

Ethics can be defined as the principles of conduct governing an individual or a group. However, there is no single, universally-accepted grouping of ethical standards — these definitions differ based on the culture and community at your company. In the working world, ethical standards may differ based on profession, industry, and organization. Usually, an organization will have its own code of conduct which specifies the standards to which it…