GOVERNANCE SYSTEMS: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ETHICAL, CULTURAL, AND LEADERSHIP VALUES IN ORGANIZATIONS

摘要

Current events clearly demonstrate the failure of governance systems to consistently provide positive guidance, oversight, and identity protection that fosters positive outcomes for organizations. Organizations as diverse as Toyota, Goldman Sachs, Sunbeam, and Enron have experienced massive failures that may have roots in failed governance systems. This paper will investigate the relationship among various governance factors including organizational culture, leadership, and ethics to attempt to find common features of governance structures. A range of both successful and unsuccessful organizations will be analyzed to attempt to understand the nature of governance.