Corporate Ethics and Culture

The Crucial Role of Ethical Followership in Organizations and Society

Discover the importance of ethical followership in organizations and society, and how it complements leadership for integrity and success. Leadership is often the center of attention as we try to make sense of the intricate web of contemporary organizational and societal concerns. Ethical followership, however, is a less prominent but no less important aspect of this leadership-centric perspective. This idea encompasses everyone in a group or community rather than just the top brass. When people adhere to ethical standards, they put their faith in the organization's or society's moral compass, which should not be placed only in its leaders but in the deeds and choices of every individual.