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Essay / Having Integrity in Business and Leadership - 2721
Donald Menzel says that building an organization with integrity requires leading with integrity. You must be able to fulfill your duty without fear and without favors. Integrity, as Menzel explains, is defined by strong, respectful, and healthy moral character. Menzel describes not only what drives integrity, but also how to build an organization with integrity during Chapters 3 and 4. Menzel begins by defining integrity, how to demonstrate integrity, and what integrity looks like among employees , organizations and professionals. He then discusses the 8 principles of ethical conduct and how managers should act in this way to demonstrate and lead by example. After defining these terms, Menzel discusses the different types of leadership and how to build on each type. Menzel continues, in Chapter 4, by discussing tools that organizations can use to build and maintain organizations that demonstrate integrity. As Menzel moves into Chapter 5, he describes management in different cities and counties and discusses the ethical issues that arose and how each was handled. Menzel continues to use his life experiences in these chapters to demonstrate not only what can happen, but also what can happen if the wrong choice is made. Menzel begins his discussion by describing managers, ethical principles, and types of management. Menzel states that for a manager to lead with integrity, they must be honest and truthful, hold themselves accountable, thank others for their contributions, and be respectful to all. This represents not only personal integrity, but also professional and organizational integrity. It states that managers must manage relationships fairly and honestly and follow the code of ethics for their pr...... middle of paper ......r Harassment claims. The New York Times, p. A15. Lakamp, P. (August 31, 2013). The University at Buffalo will pay an Amherst woman as part of a sexual harassment settlement. The Buffalo News. Lovett, K. (February 22, 2014). Congressman Michael Kellner will not run again after harassment allegations. New York Daily News. McManus, J. (April 25, 2014). The jiggle test: The NFL lets its cheerleaders down. . Retrieved March 1, 2014, from http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/10840441/espnw-buffalo-jills-become-third-cheerleading-squad-file-suit-treatment-nfl-teamsResnick Law Group, PC, (January 4, 2013). The Christmas party gives rise to a lawsuit for sexual harassment. . Retrieved May 2, 2014, from http://www.thenjemploymentlawfirmblog.com/2013/01/holiday-party-results-in-sexua.htmlStaas, J. (April 22, 2014). Buffalo Jills' lawsuit alleges mistreatment and wage law violations. Buffalo News.