Abstract
This research study highlights the critical significance of ethical
leadership within organizations and business institutions, particularly
considering the increasing number of scandals that have occurred across
various sectors. The researcher’s motivation to investigate the need for
ethical leadership stems from the widespread concerns surrounding
unethical leadership, which has garnered significant attention due to
scandals in both business organizations and religious institutions.
Numerous studies have concluded that ethical leaders are characterized
by their fairness, balanced decision-making, honesty, kindness, and
principled behaviour. These leaders not only establish clear ethical
standards but also utilize incentives and punishments to foster
compliance. Moreover, ethical leaders consistently engage their
followers in discussions about ethics.