RT Article
T1 The ethical leader: An ascetic construct
JF Journal of business ethics
VO 14
IS 10
SP 867
OP 874
A1 Jones, Harold B.
LA English
PB Springer Science + Business Media B. V
YR 1995
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1785670069
AB The way in which ethical standards are neglected or applied is a function of individual character. The best guarantee of ethical leadership, therefore, lies in the identification of those already predisposed to live according to high moral standards. The ascetic construct is offered as a type of personality with such a predisposition. The ascetic is self-controlled, purposeful, and mindful with regard to consequences. The character traits of the ascetic leader are predicted to increase ethical awareness and ethical accountability within his organization or hers. This will increase the probability of the organization's economic success because it will reduce uncertainty on the part of customers and investors. A better understanding of the ascetic personality may be helpful in identifying those with the potential for becoming highly ethical leaders.
K1 Individual Character
K1 Ethical Leader
K1 Character Trait
K1 Ethical Standard
K1 Economic Growth
DO 10.1007/BF00872353