The Ethical Leader

This course is part of Leadership: An Introduction Specialization

Instructor: Christopher Dreisbach

What you'll learn

  •   The history of leadership theory
  •   Types of leadership
  •   The difference between ethical and unethical leadership
  • Skills you'll gain

  •   Ethical Standards And Conduct
  •   Artificial Intelligence
  •   Cultural Diversity
  •   Diversity and Inclusion
  •   Leadership Development
  •   Team Leadership
  •   Leadership
  •   Business Ethics
  •   Analysis
  •   Decision Making
  • There are 5 modules in this course

    The first part of this course introduces students to the classical literature in philosophical ethics, including consequentialist, regularian, deontological, and virtue theory approaches. This includes exploration of the ethical responsibilities leaders have toward themselves, corporations, the government, and the public. In the second part of the course, students apply decision- making frameworks, drawing from theories of leadership, and gain experience in decision-making surrounding ethical issues. Finally, students will consider the moral challenges that artificial intelligence poses to ethical leaders. This is one course in the Coursera specialization, Leadership: An Introduction. It examines the latest trends in leadership theory invoking several disciplines, including business, sociology, philosophy, history, and psychology. To complete this course successfully students should be able to analyze college-level readings and audio/visual presentations into understandable parts, including premises and conclusions; synthesize the results of the analysis into coherent and accurate summaries; and evaluate the results for accuracy and practical applicability. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to • Identify ethical principles for leadership practices • Compare theories of leadership in terms of their ethical strengths and weaknesses • Apply ethical principles for leadership practices • Compare and contrast industry standards and techniques of ethical leadership practices

    Moral Agency II: The Tools in the Moral Toolbox--Moral Theories and Moral Responsibility

    Leadership Theories I: Three approaches to Leadership Traits, Skills, and Behaviors; Three Theories of Leadership

    Leadership Theories II: Transformational and Authentic Leadership; Servant and Adaptive leadership; Followership; Team Leadership; and Inclusive Leadership

    Artificial Intelligence and the Ethical Leader

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