| Term | Definition |
| Foundational Leadership-Integrity | Ethical decisions not based on biases, personal favors, gifts, and/or unsupported opinions create perceptions of fairness among employees |
| Foundational Leadership-Assurance | Ethical decisions foster job security, reduce anxiety, and mitigate employee stress |
| Foundational Leadership-Pragmatism | Ethical decisions are easy to understand, practical, and help employees meet/exceed organizational goals |
| Organizational Citizenship Behavior | The self-initiated behavior of an employee goes beyond official duties and is not directly linked to a formal reward system |
| Perceived Deviance Tolerance (PDT) | Employee repeated exposure to socially deviant behavior in the workplace impacts the ethical judgments and behaviors of leadership |