20.500.12556/DKUM-95954 Vpliv etičnosti managementa na trajnostni razvoj podjetja The impact of management ethicality on sustainable business development V današnjem poslovnem svetu etika v managementu ni več le dodatna vrednota, ampak ključni steber, ki vpliva na dolgoročni uspeh podjetij. V magistrski nalogi raziskujemo povezavo med etičnim vodenjem in trajnostnim razvojem, pri čemer se osredotočamo na gospodarske, družbene in okoljske vidike poslovanja. V teoretičnem delu predstavljamo klasične in sodobne pristope k etičnemu vodenju, kot so teorije pravičnosti in odgovornosti, ter koncept trajnostnega razvoja, ki temelji na modelu "triple bottom line" (ekonomska, socialna in okoljska dimenzija). Posebej nas je zanimalo, kako managerji usklajujejo kratkoročne finančne cilje z dolgoročno odgovornostjo do družbe in okolja, kar je ključna dilema sodobnega poslovnega sveta. V analitičnem delu smo pregledali obstoječo literature in izpeljali primerjalno analizo poslovanja podjetij z različno stopnjo etičnega vodenja. Osredotočili smo se na sekundarne vire, kot so letna in trajnostna poročila ter strokovne analize, ter izbrali primere Unileverja, Amazona in Enrona. Analiza je pokazala, da podjetja, ki dosledno upoštevajo etične principe, kot je Unilever z visokimi ESG ocenami, dosegajo višje zadovoljstvo zaposlenih, manjše nihanje v zaposlitvi in lažje vgrajujejo trajnostne cilje v svoje strategije. Po drugi strani primer Enrona jasno ilustrira, kako neetično vedenje vodi v izgubo zaupanja, pravne zaplete in upad konkurenčnosti, kar je privedlo do bankrota leta 2001. Naše ugotovitve kažejo, da etično vodenje močno vpliva na vse tri razsežnosti trajnostnega razvoja. Na gospodarskem področju zmanjšuje poslovna tveganja in spodbuja inovacije, kot so novi trajnostni izdelki. Na družbenem področju krepi kulturo in ugled organizacije z večjo vključenostjo zaposlenih, na okoljskem pa prispeva k odgovornejši rabi virov in prehodu na krožno gospodarstvo, kar je razvidno iz zmanjšanja emisij pri podjetjih z etičnim fokusom. Na tej podlagi smo pripravili praktične predloge za podjetja: uvedba etičnih kodeksov in rednih izobraževanj za zaposlene, povezovanje trajnostnih ciljev z nagrajevanjem vodstva, bolj pregledno poročanje o kazalnikih ESG ter večjo vključenost deležnikov prek dialoga in skupnih projektov. S tem delom želimo poudariti vlogo etičnosti v managementu kot ključnega elementa za trajnostni razvoj podjetij. Naloga prispeva k teoretičnemu razumevanju povezave med etiko in trajnostjo ter ponuja praktične smernice za podjetja. Hkrati odpira vrata za nadaljnje raziskave, zlasti z empiričnimi metodami, kot so ankete ali intervjuji, ki bi razjasnile vpliv etičnosti v različnih kulturnih kontekstih. Tak pristop bi lahko vodil do bolj odgovornega in trajnostnega poslovanja v prihodnje. In today's business world, ethics in management is no longer merely an additional value but a key pillar influencing the long-term success of companies. This master's thesis explores the connection between ethical leadership and sustainable development, focusing on economic, social, and environmental dimensions of business operations. The theoretical section presents classical and modern approaches to ethical leadership, such as theories of justice and responsibility, alongside the concept of sustainable development based on the "triple bottom line" model (economic, social, and environmental dimensions). I was particularly interested in how managers balance short-term financial goals with long-term responsibility toward society and the environment, a critical dilemma in the contemporary business landscape. In the analytical part, I conducted a review of existing literature and a comparative analysis of companies with varying levels of ethical leadership. The study relied on secondary sources, including annual and sustainability reports as well as expert analyses, and included case studies of Unilever, Amazon, and Enron. The analysis revealed that companies consistently adhering to ethical principles, such as Unilever with high ESG ratings, achieve greater employee satisfaction, lower turnover rates, and more effectively integrate sustainability goals into their strategies. Conversely, the Enron case vividly illustrates how unethical behavior leads to loss of trust, legal issues, and a decline in competitiveness, culminating in bankruptcy in 2001. My findings demonstrate that ethical leadership significantly impacts all three dimensions of sustainable development. Economically, it reduces business risks and fosters innovation, such as the development of new sustainable products. Socially, it strengthens organizational culture and reputation through greater employee engagement, while environmentally, it promotes responsible resource use and a transition to a circular economy, as evidenced by reduced emissions in ethically focused companies. Based on these insights, I propose practical recommendations for businesses: implementing ethical codes and regular training for employees, linking sustainability goals to leadership compensation, enhancing transparency in ESG reporting, and increasing stakeholder involvement through dialogue and joint projects. This work aims to highlight the role of management ethics as a crucial element for the sustainable development of companies. The thesis contributes to the theoretical understanding of the link between ethics and sustainability while offering practical guidelines for organizations. It also opens avenues for further research, particularly through empirical methods such as surveys or interviews, which could clarify the impact of ethics across diverse cultural contexts. Such an approach could pave the way for more responsible and sustainable business practices in the future. etičnost managementa trajnostni razvoj družbena odgovornost deležniki trajnostne strategije. management ethics sustainable development corporate social responsibility stakeholders sustainability strategies. true true false T. 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