Habits and Virtues: Does it Matter if a Leader Kicks a Dog?
DOI
10.4453/rifp.2014.0026
Abstract
This paper argues that it is reasonable to make attributions about a leader’s character based on minor incidents such as kicking a dog. It begins with a short review of the relevant literature from leadership studies and social psychology on how our prototypes of leaders affect the attributions we make about them. Then the paper examines the role of virtues, habits, and dispositional statement to show why an act such as kicking a dog can offer insight into a leader’s moral character.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2014
Recommended Citation
Ciulla, Joanne. (2014). Habits and Virtues: Does it Matter if a Leader Kicks a Dog?. Rivista Internazionale di Filosofia e Psicologia. 5. 10.4453/rifp.2014.0026.