At the Intersection of Diversity and Ethical Leadership

Synonyms

Awakened leadership; Mindful behavior; Moral values; Stakeholder awareness

Introduction

Diversity and ethics are closely related within the psychological realm of morally responsible behavior, as these two concepts strongly validate one another. Considering still-existing phenomena such as glass and pink ceilings, as well as lingering discrepancies in equally qualified employees’ remunerations based on ethnicity and gender, we have to conclude that some rigorous measures are needed. Increasingly, we encounter the terms “diversity” and “ethical performance” in corporate mission statements. We also witness positions such as “Chief Diversity Officer” and “Chief Ethics Officer” in major corporations. These are all responses to a fairly recent past, tainted by dreadful policies and practices. While, however, the above trends signify a positive development, a deeper look into the implementation of diversity and ethics in many corporations leads to the discovery that they are...