Lessons in Ethical Leadership: Insights from the Parable of the Sadhu

1. Read “The Parable of the Sadhu” by McCoy (1997) in Harvard Business Review.
2. After reading the article, post your response to the following question by Thursday:

The Parable of the Sadhu and ethical leadership principles

In the “Parable of the Sadhu,” teams of mountaineers climbing in the Himalayas encounter a dying holy man. To this day, what took place on the mountain haunts McCoy. Groups, he concludes, are often more immoral than individuals.

What lesson(s) for ethical leadership do you draw from the “Parable of the Sadhu”?

Elaborate on your lesson(s) by basing your response on the course readings and your own experience.

Answer the following question in the discussion forum:

List and describe the three most important components to shaping ethical behaviour in organizations. Based on the course readings and your own experience, explain why you have chosen these three components.

Post your response by mid-week. Your initial post should be 300 words or fewer.

How have your thoughts changed (or not) based on the comments received. Write two paragraphs (no more than 400 words in total) that analyze the key points and justify your final thoughts on the topic?