Literature Review

 

For this assignment, each student is to write a literature review.  Research, critique, and/or apply an ethical theory related to ethical decision making.  Each student is to write a scholarly paper of 5-7 pages in length (in addition to title page, abstract, and references) and use appropriate citations using APA, 7th edition. 

Focus of the literature review should be application of the ethical decision making theory as it relates to each student’s topical area of interest within ethical decision making.  In addition to the text, a minimum of four (4) additional academic sources are required. 

Regardless of the  topic, you are expected to fully integrate the literature, topic, and relevance. This is not an opportunity for an opinion paper, rather an opportunity to demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills reflective of the content and learning objectives of the course. 

Potential topics may include, but not limited to:

• The analysis and scholarly critique of various ethical theories such as objectivism, subjective relativism, cultural relativism, and emotivism as practiced in leadership.
  
  
• Differentiation between The Four Ethical Dilemmas (truth vs. loyalty; short term vs. long term; individual vs. community; justice vs. mercy) and application to leadership.
  
  
• Application of an ethical theory and the implications of managing employee situations (denied promotions, managing relatives, managing friends or former colleagues, age disparity among superior/subordinate employees, diversity in advancement, succession planning, empowerment, etc.) situated within the realm applied leadership.
  
  
• Identification and approach for handling conflict of interest which applying an ethical theory within the realm of applied leadership.
  
  
• Ethical implications of leadership actions.
  
  

Required elements of this assignment include the following:

Cover page which includes your name, course name, assignment name, title, instructor’s name, and date

• Abstract
• Page numbers in the upper right corner
• Introduction, Body, Conclusion
• Double-space, 12 point font, one inch margins
• Compliance with APA, 6th edition
• Reference List
• Table of Contents is not required for this assignment