Institutionalizing Ethics in Organizations: Principles, Leadership, and Future Directions
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-eth-ds-mk-12
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About the Article
This article synthesizes the full series on ethical decision-making in organizations, drawing together theory, models, leadership practices, applied functions, tools, and evaluation frameworks. It highlights ethics not as a compliance requirement but as a strategic resource that strengthens accountability, resilience, and long-term legitimacy.
Anticipating future challenges—including digital transformation, globalization, sustainability imperatives, and diversity and inclusion—the article emphasizes adaptive governance, stakeholder engagement, and ethical leadership as pathways toward excellence. By embedding ethics into governance and operations, organizations can foster trust, measure performance, and contribute to a more just and sustainable future.
Key Topics
- Theories and models of ethical decision-making
- Ethical leadership and organizational culture
- Applied ethics in HR, marketing, finance, and technology
- Tools for institutionalizing ethics (checklists, committees, training)
- Evaluation and continuous improvement mechanisms
- Future challenges: AI, globalization, sustainability, inclusion
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Toward Ethical Excellence in Organizational Decision-Making. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-eth-ds-mk-12
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