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Managers
are hired
because
of their technical skills and experience and
fired because of their lack
of
ethical leadership
ability.
Of
462 executives who were asked, "What
characteristics are needed to be an effective
leader today?" 56 percent ranked
ethical
behavior
as an important characteristic, followed by
sound judgment (51%) and being
adaptable/flexible (47%).
Source:
American Management Association, New
York
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