What is the role of the Chief Ethics Officer and how does the role of this person relate to the success of the ethics related endeavors within large organizations?

discuss the contributions of executive leaders and of the Ethics Officer with respect to building an organization that values workplace ethics.

1. What do you believe are the most important characteristics of ethical leadership?
2. Describe the relationship between the ethical leader and the follower.
3. Why is this relationship important for organizations that are attempting to do the right thing?
4. Based on your readings (both the articles provided and Terris’ text), what is the role of the Chief Ethics Officer and how does the role of this person relate to the success of the ethics related endeavors within large organizations?

A Critique of Lockheed Martin.

What do you think about the notion presented by Terris that Lockheed’s ethics program does little to prevent ethical breaches at the highest level of the organization?
2. Are the efforts put forth—such as making sure higher level executives participate in training—enough to help executives navigate what Terris calls the ‘ethical minefield’ faced by leadership in such an organization?
3. What are some things that could be done to address the issue related to ethics at higher executive levels of the organization?
Terris points out that the company’s program is overly focused on individuals and that it doesn’t really address group dynamics that can impact ethical situations. For instance, there can be a tendency for groups to ‘go with the flow’ of the group decision making process and overlook ethical issues in the process. 4. What would you recommend that Lockheed Martin do to address this situation?

Analyze the missed steps or protocol deviations related to an adverse event or near miss.

Integrate research and data
Analyze the missed steps or protocol deviations related to an adverse event or near miss.
Analyze the implications for all stakeholders
Evaluate quality improvement technologies related to the event that are required to reduce risk and increase patient safety
Incorporation relevant metrics

write an essay using the ideas of Dick Gregory in his piece, “Shame” OR Henry Louis Gates, Jr. in “What’s in a Name?

write an essay using the ideas of Dick Gregory in his piece, “Shame” OR Henry Louis Gates, Jr. in “What’s in a Name?” as their primary source, and one or more secondary sources to support their thinking.  The metaphor of the conversation implies that these texts engage the same issue or topic, albeit from different perspectives.