Ethical Leadership and Accountability: Technology Innovation
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Ethical Leadership, Accountability, Technology InnovationAbstract
This article aims to investigate the relationship between ethical leadership, accountability, and the transformation towards technological innovation to drive sustainability. The research employs a literature review of 82 articles from multidisciplinary databases, focusing on the interaction between ethical leadership principles, accountability, and their impact on innovation. The main findings indicate that ethical leadership emphasizing moral values is crucial in enhancing technological innovation by promoting accountability. Ethical leadership tends to shape moral identity and create an ethical environment, positively impacting organizational performance. Meanwhile, accountability is a critical element of maintaining and creating broader value. This research provides guidance for leaders, researchers, and policymakers. Maintaining a balance between ethical leadership, technological innovation, and accounta-bility is an effective strategy to ensure sustainable development for a country. Implementing solid ethical leadership and technological innovation practices is crucial in responding to accountability and building societal trust.
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