This case study relates to the Firestone Tyre Company in the United States in 2000, and refers to the now famous tyre recall that took place during August of that year.

You have been provided with case study details in the General Announcements section of the Moodle. The key issue that you need to critically evaluate and discuss is the role of leadership when commercial realities conflict with public safety concerns and the ethical dilemmas that ensue for leaders in such situations, and how you suggest these need to be addressed.

Integral to your analysis is an adequate discussion of the theory and characteristics of ethical leadership. The key issue that you need to critically evaluate and discuss is the role of leadership when commercial realities conflict with public safety concerns and the ethical dilemmas that ensue for leaders in such situations, and how you suggest these need to be addressed.