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Business Ethics Case Study: The 4th Armored Brigade Combat Team

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In reading the case study of “The 4th Armored Brigade Combat Team”, it is apparent that LTC (P) Fernandez faces a significant challenge in the months ahead as he tries to lead the 4th ABCT to correct its course. The critical leadership problem facing the 4th ABCT is the lack of ethical alignment as this impacts nearly every other facet of the organizational leadership framework. In order to achieve success in righting some of the many wrongs within the unit, many process will need to change. Concepts of unit culture and climate, vision, organizational resilience and leader development need to be course corrected streamlined within clear ethical standards.
A common theme throughout the study is that family values and personal morals have declined …show more content…

The unit needs help to find some commonality and a way to reconnect and build their esprit de corps. In the position of LTC (P) Fernandez, I will work to improve organizational resilience. In an effort to bring individuals back together in a positive manner, I will support the Chaplain in her capacity and offer the time and space for her to establish group counseling sessions, morale events, outreach services, etc. Effort will be made to establish or revitalize Army programs that are lacking within the unit. I will appoint a SHARP representative to provide support and training on proper and improper sexual conduct in the military. I will also take time to revitalize the EO program as the EO representative mentioned in the case study appears to need additional training and support to carry out his position effectively. These programs and activities will improve organizational resilience as Soldiers will know they are not alone and will have access to resources to get help.
The 4th ABCT is struggling with its identity as it tries to find its place amongst its past and upcoming missions. A clear vision will help to bring the unit together as they will have a common idea of what they are working towards. To achieve this, I would meet with the division commander and be prepared with detailed assigned taskings and statistics about the unit. Although the division CSM seems calloused about 4th ABCT being over burdened, the Commander may not have all the information he needs to make informed decisions about the Brigade. When faced with the reality that the

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