Ethics Paper: Ethical Problem Facing The Zambian Army Today

Abstract

Ethics are principles we follow that lead us to do the right things. Ethical leaders do the right things for a number of reasons. Doing the right thing is not always easy, but it is one key factor a leader needs to fulfill duty requirements, to maintain integrity and to serve honorably. Any leader should be able to apply ethical reasoning to excel to higher standards. Leaders set example in their actions for others to follow and show signs of care for their subordinates. The four basic elements that make up the professional Army ethics are duty, loyalty, selfless service and integrity.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 15, 2004
Accession Number
AD1128834

Entities

People

  • Shimbeza Simon

Organizations

  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesion
  • Army
  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Behavior And Behavior Mechanisms
  • Behavioral Disciplines And Activities
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Cognition
  • Engineers
  • Families (Human)
  • Governments
  • Group Dynamics
  • Human Behavior
  • Infrastructure
  • Leadership
  • Mental Processes
  • Military Personnel
  • Psychological Phenomena And Processes
  • Psychology
  • Reasoning
  • Standards

Readers

  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.