Ethics Bill Gates Founded Microsoft, Term Paper

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Bill Gates has donated billions to charity, and in this he is showing ethical leadership. His approach to leadership emphasizes the ability of a fortunate few to deliver the greatest good for the greatest number. Gates has long been a proponent, for example, of using his wealth to help those less fortunate. More importantly, his approach has encouraged other leaders to rethink their own strategies with respect to charitable giving,

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Guth, R. (2008) Bill Gates issues call for kinder capitalism. Wall Street Journal. Retrieved November 23, 2012 from http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120113473219511791.html

Driver, J. (2009) the history of utilitarianism. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Retrieved November 23, 2012 from http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/utilitarianism-history/

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Darling, J.R., Keeffe, M.J., & Ross, J.K. (2007). Entrepreneurial Leadership Strategies and Values: Keys to Operational Excellence. Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, 20(1), 41-54.


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