C206 Ethical Leadership Task 1 notes(map) 2025
Western Governors University
**Prescriptive vs. Descriptive Approaches** refer to two different ways of analyzing
and understanding ethical behavior and decision-making, particularly in leadership.
Here’s a simple breakdown of each approach with examples:
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### 1. **Prescriptive Approach**
The **prescriptive approach** (also called normative ethics) involves defining how
people *should* behave ethically. It prescribes ethical standards, principles, and
Western Governors University
**Prescriptive vs. Descriptive Approaches** refer to two different ways of analyzing
and understanding ethical behavior and decision-making, particularly in leadership.
Here’s a simple breakdown of each approach with examples:
---
### 1. **Prescriptive Approach**
The **prescriptive approach** (also called normative ethics) involves defining how
people *should* behave ethically. It prescribes ethical standards, principles, and
