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Ethical Leadership: A Bibliometric Review and Research Framework with Methodological Implications

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  • Viktoria Pletz
  • Victor Tiberius
  • Natanya Meyer

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Bibliometric science mappings, such as co‐citation analysis and bibliographic couplings, can be used as systematic literature reviews pre‐structured though citation‐related clusters, which can help better understand the inner logic of a research field. We conduct these two science mappings on the field of ethical leadership and integrate the primary results in a research framework that presents a comprehensive overview of the theoretical foundations, antecedents, and effects of ethical leadership, showcasing voice behavior as a current focal research theme. We use our findings to discuss the research, its practical and particularly methodological implications, and to propose future research opportunities.

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  • Viktoria Pletz & Victor Tiberius & Natanya Meyer, 2025. "Ethical Leadership: A Bibliometric Review and Research Framework with Methodological Implications," Business Ethics, the Environment & Responsibility, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 34(4), pages 2173-2186, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:buseth:v:34:y:2025:i:4:p:2173-2186
    DOI: 10.1111/beer.12754
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