ETHICAL LEADERSHIP & WHISTLEBLOWING

GVV distinguishes between organizational values and individual values. Organizational values link to the mission of an organization and guide relationships with stakeholders. They set the tone for those in the organization and serve as standards of ethical behavior. While organizational values should be highly visible within the organization, individual values are internal to the very being of an individual. When organizational values and actions differ from what one truly believes in, then a way should be found to voice ones values with the intent of changing hearts and minds.

Ethical Leadership Competence refers to the ability to handle all kinds of moral problems that may arise in an organization. It means to develop the problem-solving and decision-making skills to make difficult decisions. Leaders might try to deal with a moral problem in an automatic way, essentially using their authority for the basis of decision making. However, this System 1 approach is fraught with danger because the interests of all stakeholders may not be adequately considered; subtle moral issues may go unnoticed; and expediency is emphasized instead of thought and deliberation.

Answer the following discussion question:

Evaluate the moral intensity of the issues faced by Diem-Thi Le in her whistleblowing experience at DCAA?