Rely 2part 2Write an initial substantive response of 50 words in length. Begin your response with a restatement of the question/prompt, and include in-text citation(s) and a reference for each scholarly source used according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide located in the Student Success Center. The restatement of the question/prompt, the references, and the citations are not included in your response word count.Can a toxic leader be an ethical leader? Why or why not?Toxic leaders cannot be ethical. The very definition of toxic is something that is poisonous; an environment in which ethical standards or principles cannot thrive. Further, toxic leaders can take on Johnson (2013) definition of \"unhealthy shadow casters\" (p. 119). Levine and Boaks (2014) state that \"ethics lies at the heart of leadership studies\" (p. 227).Consequently, if a leader spews toxicity at his or her followers, the followers might become resentful, bitter, or revengeful. It is highly unlikely that this atmosphere will promote loyalty or long-lasting relationships with followers. Further, decisions made by toxic leaders can lead to the loss of credibility and reputation of the organization which, in some instances, cannot be easily repaired.Reference Johnson, C. E. (2013). Meeting the ethical challenges of leadership: Casting light or shadow. (5th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.Levine, M., & Boaks, J. (2014). What does ethics have to do with leadership?. Journal Of Business Ethics, 124(2), 225-242.
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