Question

multiple choice question
how can leaders develop cultural norms of ethical behavior to influence an ethical culture?
by encouraging employees to call out the unethical actions of their peers
by focusing on ethical beacons within the organization
by highlighting employees who have acted in an unethical manner
by providing punishment for unethical behavior rather than rewards for ethical behavior

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Encouraging employees to call out peers' unethical actions may create a hostile environment and not effectively develop ethical norms.
• Option 2: Focusing on ethical beacons (employees who exemplify ethical behavior) provides positive examples, which helps in developing cultural norms of ethical behavior as others can model after them.
• Option 3: Highlighting unethical employees emphasizes negative behavior, which is not conducive to building an ethical culture.
• Option 4: Relying on punishment rather than rewards for ethical behavior is less effective in promoting ethical norms, as positive reinforcement (rewards for ethical behavior) is more impactful in shaping culture.

Answer:

B. by focusing on ethical beacons within the organization