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The categorical imperative is the moral obligation to act as you would be willing to have everyone else so act. The author argues that every decision we make contributes to a new cultural norm and can impact the success of an organisation.Summary
Yonason Goldson writing in Fast Company, makes the following points:
- Private indiscretions rarely stay private.
- Behaviour breeds similar behaviour, both for good and bad.
- When colleagues treat each other with civility and respect, the surrounding culture becomes warmer, safer, and more trusting.
- The categorical imperative improves the overall performance of an organisation.
References
Recent Runway Posts related to this topic:
- TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP: USEFUL ARTICLES- The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
- CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP: USEFUL ARTICLES- The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
References from the Web:
- MAR 2023 What is Kantian Ethics?-Corporate Finance Institute
- APR 2022 The Ethicist’s Toolbox: Kant’s Categorical Imperative- The Collector
