Authors :
Araceli M. Reclusado; Allan B. Pleno
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 2 - February
Scribd :
https://bit.ly/3YD5dzb
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7716227
Abstract :
This paper emphasizes some ethical ways of
being a leader and steers for own professional
development and growth as entrepreneurial managers.
We have witnessed that some organizations have become
more diverse in terms of ethical values and those in the
business arena are experiencing ethical dilemmas that if
not given immediate attention may result to serious
complications. Thus, this study likewise emphasizes the
necessity to explore ways in which the sample of
entrepreneurial managers find their values and
behaviors as contributing to the fostering of culture of
trust within the organization. This research employed a
quantitative-qualitative methods of research. A
quantitative-descriptive design is used to observe and
measure the variables to identify the different categories
of small and medium enterprises in selected
municipalities in Bulacan. A qualitative-narrative
design is used to conduct an in-depth interview to
reconcile conflicting stories and highlight tensions and
challenges which can be opportunities for innovation. A
narrative survey design, based on the study by Gardiner
and Tenuto (2015), was utilized consisting of a semistructured oral interview process with the key
informants from small and medium enterprises in
selected municipalities in Bulacan. Data were collected in
the form of interviews and professional observations
with the entrepreneurial managers, such as business
owners, managers, supervisors, and officers-in-charge.
Dilemmas reported were analyzed utilizing respondents’
ethical values in an organization together with the
ethical leadership theories. Results indicated ways how
business or organizational leaders can utilize ethical
decision-making for organizational improvement and
ways to build a culture of trust within the organization.
Keywords :
Professional Ethics; Organizational Practices; Culture of Trust; Entrepreneurial Managers; Small and Medium Enterprises.
This paper emphasizes some ethical ways of
being a leader and steers for own professional
development and growth as entrepreneurial managers.
We have witnessed that some organizations have become
more diverse in terms of ethical values and those in the
business arena are experiencing ethical dilemmas that if
not given immediate attention may result to serious
complications. Thus, this study likewise emphasizes the
necessity to explore ways in which the sample of
entrepreneurial managers find their values and
behaviors as contributing to the fostering of culture of
trust within the organization. This research employed a
quantitative-qualitative methods of research. A
quantitative-descriptive design is used to observe and
measure the variables to identify the different categories
of small and medium enterprises in selected
municipalities in Bulacan. A qualitative-narrative
design is used to conduct an in-depth interview to
reconcile conflicting stories and highlight tensions and
challenges which can be opportunities for innovation. A
narrative survey design, based on the study by Gardiner
and Tenuto (2015), was utilized consisting of a semistructured oral interview process with the key
informants from small and medium enterprises in
selected municipalities in Bulacan. Data were collected in
the form of interviews and professional observations
with the entrepreneurial managers, such as business
owners, managers, supervisors, and officers-in-charge.
Dilemmas reported were analyzed utilizing respondents’
ethical values in an organization together with the
ethical leadership theories. Results indicated ways how
business or organizational leaders can utilize ethical
decision-making for organizational improvement and
ways to build a culture of trust within the organization.
Keywords :
Professional Ethics; Organizational Practices; Culture of Trust; Entrepreneurial Managers; Small and Medium Enterprises.
