To develop your own set of ethical leadership standards, begin by conducting five mini-case studies. In each study, identify a leader you are familiar with or one in the news who exhibits one of Northouses five ethical leadership principles. Select a different leader for each of the five principles. Explain the scenario in which the leader exhibited the particular principle as well as the leaders actions and practices that aligned with this principle.
Then, using the scholarly literature on the topic of ethics and ethical leadership practices, behaviors, and traits, develop your own set of ethical leadership principles you will espouse in the business environment. Be sure the principles address both the impact and influence on your followers, as well as the impact on the greater organizations corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts and focus.
Support your paper with at least five scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.

Length: 5-7 pages, not including title and reference pages
Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy