Leadership is defined as the act if persuading an individual to perform the functions set as goals. Therefore, the role of a leader is to direct individuals behavior toward a common goal through a charismatic or transformational approach. Leadership is characterized by attitudes, beliefs, values, habits, conduct, and practices within an organization or situational context. Ethical leadership is important for the provision of direction that leads to the fulfillment …show more content…
These qualities also inspire the employees to live up to the principles of conduct that are important to the organization. The employees would also adhere to the universal standards of moral behavior whereby they would be forced to ask questions about what is right or wrong thereby setting standards for new employees and for reciprocity. Moreover, ethical leadership and motivation enables employees to serve and support each other through compassion. The views of the leader with regard to ethical leadership are comparable and reminiscent of visionary leaders who can be regarded as role models for their followers. Such a leader, just like the best leaders is thought to be trustworthy and