Listen to the latest 60 second episode of Integrity Moments with Rick Boxx
Highlighted by Jessica Kennedy’s Harvard Business Review article, a study of over 11,000 participants revealed that job promotions may make it more likely you will be blinded to the unethical behavior within the organization.
Their study specifically found that when an organization wanted to lie, 39% of low-ranking employees would dissent. But only 14% of high-ranking employees were willing to object.
In short, as people rise within an organization, their affinity to their group may blind them to decisions being made.
In Matthew 15:14, Jesus said, “If the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.”
Leaders need to be aware that their ethics may be compromised by their peers. We need to be grounded in God’s Word and seek input from all levels of the organization.
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