RECONCEPTUALIZING ETHICAL LEADERSHIP WITHIN NEO-CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVE: IMPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS ETHICS AND ORGANIZATIONAL PRACTICE

Abstract

This literature review combines sightings from more than a few academic fundamentals on ethical leadership comparing it with neo-charismatic leadership theories, and commenting on its implications for possible organizational outcomes and practices. It reconnoiters how ethical leadership is conceptualized and operationalized, drawing its progression through manifold theoretical standpoints. The study also draws linkages with key constructs such as corporate social responsibility (CSR), social entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship, and social entrepreneurship. Additionally, it highpoints the role of essential ethical principles such as transparency, integrity or veracity, and accountability in handling ethical policymaking within organizations. The evaluation accomplishes by observing models for socially accountable and maintainable business practices that poise ethical influence with profitability. Finally, this review aims to provide a holistic understanding of the current state and future guidelines of ethical leadership in business and social initiative settings.