ROLE OF ETHICS IN ORGANIZATIONS
Introduction
In the contemporary world of organizational success, ethics is one of the most stressed principles that guide their operation. Despite this fact, there is more than enough literature that propounds the ill that many companies execute in regards to unethical behavior (Kish-Gephart, Harrison, & Klebe 2010, p.1). To avert this problem, companies have to integrate an ethical culture that ensures smooth operation and satisfaction of the involved parties (Kish-Gephart et al., 2010, p.9). In this regard, the paper explores six characteristics of an organization necessary to ensure a behavior that is ethical is maintained and what the organization can do in the promotion of these ethics. These features …show more content…
Ethical activities are felt first from the top management than to the subordinates. In whatever situation, the leadership has to exercise ethics in that business (Michaelson, Pratt, Grant, & Dunn 2013, p.79). If for example, a choice is to be made between an action that is ethically correct and one that will attract profits for the organization and the management chooses the ethical decision, then they are setting a high-minded culture for the entire organization. It means that the enterprise is not just driven financially, and the junior staff will emulate. Values are vital in any organization because they act as a principle of guidance. This is the reason businesses have statements of core values describing their mission. However, only ethical ones live by the declaration. Employees of the organization have to be trained and always reminded to act as the statement directs. Furthermore, the organization has to integrate a code of conduct that marries its mission, and it guides each employee towards realizing that mission ("Ten Style Tips for Writing an Effective Code of Conduct - Ethics & Compliance Initiative (ECI)," …show more content…
First, it can develop the emotional, cognitive and social intelligence, as well as maturity that is ethical in its employees and managers. This way, the business realizes ethical objectives and business advancement. Inter-organizational seminars, continuous training, setting goals and other measures can help improve business ethics (Price, 2014). Secondly, the organization can reward and develop leadership that is ethical. This strategy should include all people even those in subordinate positions. For instance, a security officer can deliver a purse having millions to a customer who accidentally loses it. As a sign of appreciation due to the honesty, the organization can promote this officer to another rank or organize a “Thank You” party. It will motivate other employees to be ethical and
Introduction
In the contemporary world of organizational success, ethics is one of the most stressed principles that guide their operation. Despite this fact, there is more than enough literature that propounds the ill that many companies execute in regards to unethical behavior (Kish-Gephart, Harrison, & Klebe 2010, p.1). To avert this problem, companies have to integrate an ethical culture that ensures smooth operation and satisfaction of the involved parties (Kish-Gephart et al., 2010, p.9). In this regard, the paper explores six characteristics of an organization necessary to ensure a behavior that is ethical is maintained and what the organization can do in the promotion of these ethics. These features …show more content…
Ethical activities are felt first from the top management than to the subordinates. In whatever situation, the leadership has to exercise ethics in that business (Michaelson, Pratt, Grant, & Dunn 2013, p.79). If for example, a choice is to be made between an action that is ethically correct and one that will attract profits for the organization and the management chooses the ethical decision, then they are setting a high-minded culture for the entire organization. It means that the enterprise is not just driven financially, and the junior staff will emulate. Values are vital in any organization because they act as a principle of guidance. This is the reason businesses have statements of core values describing their mission. However, only ethical ones live by the declaration. Employees of the organization have to be trained and always reminded to act as the statement directs. Furthermore, the organization has to integrate a code of conduct that marries its mission, and it guides each employee towards realizing that mission ("Ten Style Tips for Writing an Effective Code of Conduct - Ethics & Compliance Initiative (ECI)," …show more content…
First, it can develop the emotional, cognitive and social intelligence, as well as maturity that is ethical in its employees and managers. This way, the business realizes ethical objectives and business advancement. Inter-organizational seminars, continuous training, setting goals and other measures can help improve business ethics (Price, 2014). Secondly, the organization can reward and develop leadership that is ethical. This strategy should include all people even those in subordinate positions. For instance, a security officer can deliver a purse having millions to a customer who accidentally loses it. As a sign of appreciation due to the honesty, the organization can promote this officer to another rank or organize a “Thank You” party. It will motivate other employees to be ethical and