Ethical Competency Flashcards

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ethical workplaces aim to respect

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safety, well-being, dignity and privacy

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protecting the rights of employees leads to

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safe working environment
fair working environment
employee privacy

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3
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hr’s role in supporting an ethical workplace

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personal integrity
professional integrity
ethical agency - communicate ethical expectations

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4
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ethical decision making

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what different paths could be taken?
who will be affected?
what are their expectations, and are they valid?
what will be the nature and extent of harm done?
will a decision violate written or unwritten agreements?

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5
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various moral codes

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utilitarian approach
rights approach
justice approach
common-good approach
virtue approach

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utilitarian approach

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the path that provides the greatest amount of good for the greatest number

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rights approach

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whether a decision violates any basic human right such as right to truth, privacy, or physical well-being

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justice approach

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examines the degree to which an action might be preferential or discriminatory

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common-good approach

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considers the impact of the decision on the entire group

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virtue approach

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whether an action will promote or obstruct the decision maker’s character development of those affected by the decision

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11
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various ethical dimensions of possible actions

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creating ethical criteria is difficult

various moral codes have proposed different ways of evaluating actions ethically

apply relevant codes of ethics and behaviors to the options

consult with others

make a decision, own it, and learn from one’s mistakes

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12
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transparency

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supports trust in relationships with stakeholders

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13
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honest

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reflects a commitment to truthfulness and fairness

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14
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conflicts of interest

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in which a person or organization may benefit from undue influence due to involvement in outside activities, relationships, or investments

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15
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bribery

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the exchange of anything of value to gain greater influence or preference

US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977

UK Bribery Act of 2010

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16
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implementing an anti corruption program

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identifying specific risks

instituting effective controls

culturally appropriate training

embedding disciplinary mechanisms

implementing robust monitoring, detection, and auditing process

periodically reassessing all corporate governance and compliance programs

17
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authencity

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a person’s ability to stay true to their values and maintain their integrity in both their personal and professional lives

18
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code of conduct

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the principles of conduct within a workplace

helps promote ethical behavior

values based and rules based

19
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5 steps to create a code of conduct

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gather information

draft and review

adopt the code formally and communicate it to the organization

monitor enforcement

evaluate and revise the code periodically

20
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internal ethics controls/internal investigation

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investigator - experienced, neutral, and objective

investigation - all parties involved in the situation should be interviewed

documentation - keep careful and detailed notes

confidentiality

credibility

conclusions