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Lied for 18 Years: Ethical or Not?

Xie Lanzhi – Ethical Leadership Through Moral Courage She is probably the strongest ethics case study in the movie. Ethical dilemma of Not sending Musheng's Obituary  She could have sent Musheng's wife the news that Musheng had died. She did not.  Instead she chose to continue writing letters and sending money to his wife Shurou for almost twenty years. From a compliance perspective, many would say: "She is lying." Yet from an ethical leadership perspective, the question becomes much deeper. What higher purpose is she protecting? What Lanzhi demonstrates 1. Moral courage Doing what is difficult even when no one knows. She gains nothing. In fact, she sacrifices time, money and even her own happiness. 2. Stakeholder thinking Instead of asking "Is this good for me?" she asks "Who will be hurt if I stop?" She protects  Musheng,  Shurou, and  both families.  Responsible leadership is about multiple stakeholders, not self-interest....