Publication Date
Spring 5-11-2019
Document Type
Capstone project: Open access
Degree Name
MA Leadership Studies
Department
Leadership Studies
Abstract
In the past two decades, algorithm-based information technology has provided great convenience and a strong theoretical foundation for organizational leadership decision-making, since the analysis of contextual information from data analysis and mathematical models enhances decision-makers’ judgments. However, improper use and insufficient understanding of information technology also bring negative results throughout the practical application. To eliminate adverse effects, organization leader requires rigorous ethical demands. A case study for IBM and literature review constituted the paper’s methodology, analyzed through the East-West decision theory, the duality of information technology, and the ancient Chinese ethics. Also, the leadership ethics and the adaptive leadership theory established the theoretical basis for the argument, and the interpretation of ethics based on ancient Chinese from Yin and Yang theory set an alternative for organizational leaders to make optimal decisions.
Digital USD Citation
Yang, Yihe, "Nudge or Puppet? Decision-Making, Ethics, and Leadership in the Information Age" (2019). M.A. in Leadership Studies: Capstone Project Papers. 55.
https://digital.sandiego.edu/solesmalscap/55