ETHICAL LEADERSHIP 8
Introduction
Narendra Modi is an Indian politician serving as the fourteenth prime minister since 2014. Narendra Modi in his term, he did not tolerate corruption and he was transparent in his actions. Modi went ahead to urge the youths to join the fight against corruption. He made sure that the mighty and the influential corrupt leaders were not spared either after he made sure that they were all arrested in the fight against corruption. Modi further urged the youth and the citizens at large not to tolerate corruption. Modi also pleaded with the society to help his government end corruption which he described it as a termite.
Modi also made his promise of ending corruption by ensuring that the powerful former chief ministers rotted in jail after arresting them and sentenced others up to five years in prison for corruption cases.
Ways in which Modi fought corruption included;
- Rerouting of black money via Mauritius, Cyprus as well and Singapore channel was blocked.
- Modi ensured that real-time transaction data with Switzerland and other European countries
- Assured that the Benaami transaction law target Benaami properties.
- Political funding cleans up by making the funding more transparent.
The stated strategies that Modi came up with were to help the Indian government to minimize corruption in that even when he will be gone India will not experience bribery from the leaders (Perry, 2018). Modi ensured that the bank that was transacting with India provide all the information so that no scope of money laundering in the Swiss bank will be experienced.
Modi also assured that the laundering money could no longer be brought back to India through Mauritius, or any other routes from other countries. Modi also ensured that political funding got stricter with the cap on cash donation as well as push for digital and bond based donations. Moreover, Narendra provided that online auctions of coal blocks, spectrum and minerals had been made the norm which would be very difficult to change by the inheriting administrations.
The dilemma
Modi experienced consequences for arresting his opponents and the predecessors for engaging in corruption and embezzling the taxpayer’s money. Modi faced severe criticism and rebellion from his opponents for exposing them and being transparent with the citizens. If Modi attacked the top leaders, he would end up losing his seat in the coming elections because of the fierce opposition from the self-centered leaders who would like to benefit from the position for their gain. Consequent’s questions would be, was it indispensable for Modi to arrest the previous leaders for engaging and embezzling the government’s money?
Consequently, it was good for Modi to ensure that the corruption had been minimized by involving the youths to help in eradicating it and also keeping his words of arresting the big fish in the government who had engaged in the immoral and unethical cat of squandering government money. Most of Modi actions followed moral values that did help and saved the society. Modi remained faithful and loyal to the citizens who elected him in as their prime minister, therefore, representing true north by demonstrating the magnetic belief of respect for taxpayer’s funds and their property.
Leaders who were sentenced by Modi lacked internal moral principles and the objectives which reflected natural laws (Väyrynen, 2018). Therefore, Modi developed his value system with deep respect for the true north belief which is the magnetic standard of respect for individuals and possessions. Deontologists would then ask, of what essence was it, for Modi to minimize the corrupt practices in India, where else it has been a norm? It was easy for Indian citizens to see what Modi had done because of his steadfast adherence to the true north principles which are very easy to detect since they are objective, fundamental and unarguable. Modi exempted himself from the corrupt leaders so that he could easily arrest them. Modi also demonstrated that the government could not be run with unfairness, deceit, and degradation as a solid foundation for lasting success.
Nonetheless, Narendra chose to side with the correct principles and with the realities of his administration by trying to be accurate and useful. This impacted his efficiency far more than his determinations to change approaches and behaviors.
Cognitive moral development
Action by the society
The youths, both locally and at national levels should incorporate the conventional level of law and order orientation by sharing their disapproval of corruption. They can do this by openly talking about their opposition to corruption and raise awareness about its adverse effects on society. At this stage of law and order orientation, morality remains predominantly dictated by an outside force.
Revealing the corruption information to the public. Individuals should stick to post-conventional laws whereby they should disclose any wrongdoings that they perceived not right to uphold their principle. People should live by their ethical principles such as justice for all. By reporting unethical issues to the relevant bodies, it shows society willingness to promote the general welfare to meet the greatest good for the most significant number of individuals. Therefore, people choose the ethical principles they want to follow even though they may get fired for doing the right thing to avoid the feeling of guiltiness.
The course of action that would best serve justice is to report any corruption activity to the relevant departments. According to the post-conventional universal, when laws are not consistent with people rights and their interest of the majority, justice does not prevail for the people and alternatives are thus considered.
There are laws issued by judges of the police and criminal evidence act 1984 (PACE) which require the recipient to disclose information that the judge will have a legal duty to keep it confidential (Vrdoljak, 2014). In this case, embezzling citizens, their funds involves the society, therefore, individual’s attempts to take the perspective of all people.
Keeping quiet about a wrong deed does not make one any better. The government can only bribe a person for keeping quiet, but the conscience and threats keep on haunting on the individual Consistent with the universal ethical principle orientation, individuals should take the appropriate action that aligns with moral principles of conscience.
Ethical lens inventory is a tool that is used by students to comprehend the values that impact their choices. Moreover, it ascertains how the students rank values when making principled resolutions (Hankela, 2015). Therefore, the students end up living with confidence and integrity by upholding their values.
The preferred ethical lens would be sensibility and equality. This is because they enable one to listen to the inner perception to determine what character personalities, and virtues, will best serve the civic. The ultimate concern at this stage is the concern of the whole community. Students also tend to have sensibility and equality lens in their personal and social life. This can be demonstrated by speaking up for others and engaging in teamwork to help protect their rights as well as that of society.
Vice.
A habit of not reporting a bad thing such as corruption in the society that has occurred with the fear of being victimized (Vrdoljak, 2014). There are a lot of corruption activities that go on in the community that if they are not reported, they may cause moral decay. However, if they are reported, one may end up being discriminated in the society since corruption has become part of life to them.
Mitigation steps
- Creating awareness to the society on the disadvantages of giving or taking bribes.
- Reporting such incidences without fear of being victimized by involved parties.
- Always acting right as per the clock rule and as per deontologist theory.
Primary values
Equality and sensibility. The most important concern is the wellbeing of the entire society and to believe that guaranteeing the society’s prosperity as the best way to guarantee that persons are treated impartially.
Classical values are fortitude.
In this, one demonstrates courage and steadfastness in the face of obstacles such as victimization. One has to value links as well as friendships, appreciating those who work for you and with you. One tends to avoid rash conclusions while at the same time recording an unapproved course.
Primary and classical values compare with other values in that they allow an individual to perceive the moral issues within a particular ide, opinion, action, the state of mind and the political movement. These values allow people to cultivate, inform and intuit their moral sense and more so be fair into each other in life.
The use of ethical lenses.
To prioritize core morals when making principled decisions while focusing on results, collective rights, and responsibilities, dealings in the community, character and standing.
References
Hankela, E. (2015). Ethnographic research through a liberationist lens: Ethical reflections on fieldwork. Missionalia, 43(2). doi:10.7832/43-2-95
Perry, A. (2018). Ethics, Leadership, and Ethical Leadership. Biblical Theology for Ethical Leadership, 23-43. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-75043-9_2
Vrdoljak, A. F. (2014). Standing and Collective Cultural Rights. SSRN Electronic Journal. doi:10.2139/ssrn.2518054
Väyrynen, P. (2018). Reasons and Moral Principles. Oxford Handbooks Online. doi:10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199657889.013.37