Ethical Issues in the Workplace

Question 1

Ethical Decision Making Includes? *Hint: much like doing an investigation

Answer 1

1. Recognize ethical situations as they arise
2. Establish the facts about the situation
3. Evaluate the ethical dimensions of possible actions
4. Apply relevant codes of ethics and behavior to the options
5. Consult with others (legal)
6. Make a decision, own it, and learn from mistakes

Question 2

Transparency

Answer 2

Supports trust in relationships with stakeholders and employees.

Commits an ethical organization to disclosing details about dealings, transactions, or processes to those who have a vested interest.

Question 3

Conflicts of Interest

Answer 3

Situations in which a person or organization may benefit from undue influence due to invlovement in outside activities, relationships, or investments that conflict with or have an impact on the employment relationship or its outcomes.

Question 4

Bribery

Answer 4

The exchange of anything of value to gain greater influence or preference.

Question 5

Confidentiality

Answer 5

The treatment of personal information that has been disclosed to another person. Maintaining Confidentiality is the agreement to not share or make public that information.

Question 6

Protecting the Rights of EEs

Answer 6

1. Creating a safe working environment
2. Maintaining a fair working environment
3. Protecting employee privacy

Question 7

What Does A Code of Conduct Do?

Answer 7

1. Helps an organization promote ethical behavior
2. Communicate organization commitments internally
3. Define behavioral expectations for all EEs
4. Serve as a guide by which EEs and managers can judge their actions.

Question 8

Steps to Create a Code of Conduct

Answer 8

1. Gather information
2. Draft/Review
3. Formally adopt the code
4. Monitor enforcement
5. Evaluate and revise

Question 9

What Do We Need To Do To Ensure An Ethical Workplace?

Answer 9

Have the following:

1. Personal Integrity: model ethical conduct
2. Professional Integrity: demonstrate awareness of and commitment to ethics in work
3. Ethical agent: support the orgz ethical goals

Question 10

What are the Major Ethical Principles?

Answer 10

1. Transparency
2. Honesty
3. Confidentiality
4. Protecting the Right of EEs

Question 11

Honesty

Answer 11

Reflect a commitment to truthfulness and fairness, abiding by social and business norms.

*In business, honesty requires an avoidance of conflict of interest and the use of bribery.

Question 12

Authenticity

Answer 12

Refers to persons ability to stay true to values and maintain integrity in both personal and professional lives

*If people in your orgz believe you are authentic they will believe what you say

Question 13

Investigation Steps/Elements

Answer 13

1. Investigator: should be experienced, neutral, and objective
2. Investigation: all parties should be interviewed
3. Documentation: document objective facts, avoid opinions, thorough investigation
4. Confidentiality: do not share personal info especially for misconduct investigation
5. Credibility: investigator must assess the credibility of all parties
6. Conclusions: findings are presented in confidential written report