Transforming Corporate Governance Through Ethical Leadership
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https://doi.org/10.55927/eajmr.v5i5.136Keywords:
Ethical Leadership, Organizational Trust, Corporate Governance, Qualitative Study, Case StudyAbstract
This study aims to examine how ethical leadership contributes to strengthening corporate governance through the development of organizational trust. The research focuses on three key concepts: ethical leadership, organizational trust, and corporate governance. A qualitative approach with a case study design was employed, involving purposively selected participants consisting of leaders and employees within an organization. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation over the research period. The findings indicate that ethical leadership, reflected in integrity, fairness, and transparency, plays a crucial role in building trust, which in turn supports the effective implementation of governance practices. This study highlights the importance of leadership behavior in fostering sustainable and value-based corporate governance.
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