It can be said that ethical leaders exhibit each of the following traits except for:.A) Ethical leaders understand the need for respect, openness and trust B) Ethical leaders aim to empower others to achieve success based on right action C) Ethical leaders take responsibility for their actions and are accountable D) Ethical leaders encourage behaviors whereby employees do what the leaders say

Ethical leaders encourage behaviors whereby employees do what the leaders say(D)

Explanation:

An ethical leader should be able to possess problem-solving ability and decision making skill. Ethical leaders understand that employees need to be respected and creates an avenue for openness and trust.

The aim of ethical leaders is to empower others in order to achieve success which is based on right action and ethicalhical leaders are accountable and also take responsibility for their actions.

Ethical leaders do not encourage behaviors where the employees have to do what the leaders say.

D) Ethical leaders encourage behaviors whereby employees do what the leaders say

Explanation:

An ethical leader demonstrates high moral standard and value in management position. Ethical leadership simply means acting according to one moral principle in your day to day business life and decision without compromising . The ethical leader stands only for the right thing and the truth. He set an appropriate behavior for his team/subordinate to emulate. An ethical leader shoulders responsibility. An ethical leader is straightforward with everyone including his employee.

Generally, an ethical leader understand the need for respect, honesty and trust. He/She aim to leads others to success . They also take full responsibility for their actions.

The only trait among the option an ethical leader does not possess is encouraging behaviors whereby employee do what  the leaders says.