Citation :

Dr. Seema Bhakuni, 2024. "Ethical Leadership: Requirement of Today’s Organisations, Employees and the Society" ESP International Journal of Science, Humanities & Management Studies(ESP-IJSHMS)  Volume 2, Issue 5: 24-30.

Abstract :

Many researches happening in the world of today establishes the fact that different types of leadership help in achieving different goals related to employee motivation. In this article, the importance of ethical leadership on employee motivation is assessed. With the review of many research articles and available secondary data, it has come into light that ethical leadership plays an important role in having positive perception of the employees towards the leader and the organisation. The society also looks upto such leaders with positivity. Drawing from existing studies and industry insights, this investigation will explore how ethical leadership interacts with skills, dedication, job satisfaction and motivation which will highlight its impact on performance. Based on the presented facts, the article will also offer recommendations for future research endeavours.

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Keywords :

Ethical Leadership, Business Environment, Organizational Performance, Business Excellences, Moral Identity.