The ethics of leaders have little impact on the ethical climate of their organizations.

The ethics of leaders play a significant role in shaping the ethical climate of their organizations. Leaders set the tone for ethical behavior and establish the values and culture of the organization. When leaders model ethical behavior and hold employees accountable for unethical actions, it helps create a positive ethical climate in the workplace. On the other hand, leaders who prioritize profits over ethics or engage in unethical behavior themselves can create a toxic ethical climate where employees feel pressured to do the same.