Ethical Leadership in Technology: Governance, Culture, and Social Responsibility
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-tech-lead-08
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About the Article
This article explores the role of ethical leadership in technology organizations, emphasizing governance, culture, and social responsibility. It examines strategies for embedding ethics into organizational practices, supporting corporate social responsibility (CSR), and addressing challenges in startups and developing economies. Real-world case studies illustrate how leadership can reconcile innovation with equity, accountability, and inclusivity.
Key Topics:
- Embedding ethics into organizational culture and governance
- Training and capacity building for ethical decision-making
- Corporate social responsibility in technology organizations
- Challenges of ethical leadership in startups and emerging economies
- Case studies: Google, Microsoft, Safaricom M-Pesa, Patagonia
- Strategies for promoting transparency, accountability, and inclusivity
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Ethical Leadership in Technology: Governance, Culture, and Social Responsibility. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-tech-lead-08
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