Ethics Leadership from the Perspective of Social Learning Theory and Social Exchange Theory

In the recent years, the concept of ethical leadership is one of the subjects that have started to gain importance in the current leadership theories. The aim of this study is to explain the concept of ethical leadership and to discuss its theoretical foundations. When the literature is examined, it is seen that the results of the ethical leadership concept are based on the social learning theory developed by Bandura (1977). Another theoretical basis for ethical leadership is based on the social change theory developed by Blau (1964). In this study, the relationship between social learning theory, social exchange theory and ethical leadership will be investigated. For this purpose, a qualitative literature study was conducted. This research contributes to the understanding of the role of ethical behavior of managers on employee behavior