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The Ethical Leader
Johns Hopkins University
35 Courses
Johns Hopkins University is a globally recognized research university comprising 9 schools and campuses worldwide. It provides more than 260 degree programs, ranging from undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral studies.
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Overview
Explore the frontiers of leadership and ethics with "The Ethical Leader," a compelling course designed for post-baccalaureate students keen on mastering leadership theory and ethical leadership practices. Offered by Johns Hopkins University and available on Coursera, this course delves into the intricate world of philosophical ethics, guiding students through consequentialist, regularian, deontological, and virtue theory approaches.
Engage in an immersive exploration of the ethical responsibilities that leaders shoulder towards themselves, corporations, the government, and the public at large.
In this transformative course, participants will harness decision-making frameworks inspired by leading theories of leadership, cultivating hands-on experience in navigating ethical dilemmas. The curriculum further challenges students to confront the moral quandaries introduced by artificial intelligence, preparing them for the ethical complexities of modern leadership. "The Ethical Leader" is an integral part of the "Leadership:
An Introduction" specialization on Coursera, offering insights into the latest trends in leadership theory across multiple disciplines such as business, sociology, philosophy, history, and psychology.
Students will be equipped with the skills to analyze complex college-level readings and audio/visual presentations, breaking them down into comprehensible components, synthesizing analytical results into coherent summaries, and evaluating their accuracy and practical applicability.
Upon successful completion, participants will emerge with the ability to identify ethical principles for leadership practices, compare and contrast theories of leadership, apply ethical leadership principles practically, and discern the ethical strengths and weaknesses in industry standards and techniques.
Immerse yourself in the pivotal discipline of ethical leadership with this course, categorized under Artificial Intelligence Courses, Ethics Courses, and Leadership Courses, and forge your path as an ethically informed leader in your field.
Taught by
Christopher Dreisbach
