Answer: a. relying on the fundamental goodness of individuals.
Step-by-step explanation:
All the options listed above except "option a" are actions that effective strategic leaders take to develop an ethical organizational culture.
Ethical organizational culture are standard that guides how workers behave in an organization.
Option b, using reward systems that recognize acts of courage will not only encourage such a worker alone but the entire workforce, humans love to be appreciated and recognised when they are outstanding, this will create competition among all the worker as every one will love to stand out.
"Option C" creating a work environment where individuals are treated with dignity is another very good strategy. Every employer must see and treat their worker as an asset, this will increase their commitment and efficiency to the organization. They must be seen as important in the organization.
d. communicating goals that describe the firm's ethical standard is also very important because it will help every one to run with the goal and play their role in making sure those goals are achieved.