Date of Conferral
2023
Degree
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.)
School
Business Administration
Advisor
Ronald Black
Abstract
Preventing unethical employee behavior in the workplace is a key concern of business leaders. Business leaders are concerned that their businesses cannot prevent employee unethical behavior in the workplace. Grounded in the transformational leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple-case study was to explore leadership strategies that business leaders use to prevent unethical employee behavior in the workplace. Participants in this study comprised three business leaders from private sector organizations in the surrounding areas of San Antonio, Texas, who used strategies to prevent unethical behavior in the workplace. Data were collected from semi-structured interviews and company documents. Thematic analysis yielded four emergent themes: inspirational influence, idealized influence, individualized consideration, and intellectual stimulation. A key recommendation is for business leaders to focus on the individual needs of employees, motivate employees to heed ethical guidelines, and be strong ethical models. The implications for positive social change include the potential to prevent unethical employee behaviors where employees contribute to a positive public perception that extends community outreach and influence
Recommended Citation
O'Donnell, Gregory, "Leadership Strategies to Prevent Unethical Employee Behavior" (2023). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 14392.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/14392
