Putting the employees in control: How servant leadership could alleviate the ethical issues besetting organizations

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Servant leadership is a concept that puts leadership in the position of focusing primarily on developing employees above and beyond seeking profit. In organizations that are geared in the right way, servant leadership can significantly improve long-term performance.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2018), "Putting the employees in control: How servant leadership could alleviate the ethical issues besetting organizations", Strategic Direction, Vol. 34 No. 6, pp. 13-15. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-03-2018-0058