Abstract
While many would find the terms administration and ethics to be an oxymoron, this column counters this position by proposing that ethics are a part of being a good administrator. However, ethics from the decision making perspective are different for administrators. Additionally, one may have to engage in a different way to provide transparency for others to understand what ethical conduct means for those in a titled leadership role.
Highlights
There are some who would immediately say that the title of this column is an oxymoron
As a result of this, there are going to be occasions where front line employees and administrators disagree about a decision with the front line employee or even the middle manager questioning or even challenging the ethics behind the administrative decision
For senior staff or middle managers, this may include acting as an advocate for your needs, areas of responsibility, and the needs of the specific users you serve most closely
Summary
There are some who would immediately say that the title of this column is an oxymoron. Their sense is that demonstrating ethics in decision-making and being an administrator in a titled leadership role are incompatible and that administrators seldom act in an ethical manner This column counters that position by proposing that ethics are an important part of being a good leader but that one may have to look at things differently when one is a leader and the definition of ethical conduct shifts. An understanding and appreciation for what is the best decision to make may be different for a manager than it is for a front line staff member This is how ethical disconnects occur, when leaders and individuals disagree on what is “the right thing” to have done. How an administrator responds to this challenge through engagement will significantly impact the culture and climate of the organization
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