in the workplace will provide a protection officer witha reputation of being respected, both internally and externally. This does not mean that any given outcome will always be positive in nature, but it does imply that the officer will take the appropriate ethical steps to determine the ...
And sharing examples of team members who did the right thing in challenging situations can reinforce and communicate values powerfully. You can find out how to create such "positive narratives" in our article, here. Note: Some behaviors are unethical but not illegal. Illegal behavior is never ...
Business ethics isn’t always exalted in every workplace, but it’s critically important when it comes to providing customers with quality service, adhering to regulatory compliance standards, and avoiding steep fines and lawsuits. Establishing an ethical culture starts with company leadership and invol...
(2017) reported that a significant proportion of the respondents experienced some form of violation in their workplace, such as abusing working hours or resources in organizations. In recent years, integrity has gained momentum in the academic realm amidst the numerous issues on the violation of ...
Integrity refers to a workplace culture that is fair, equitable, honest, and just. Integrity is especially important in business because unethical behavior is not necessarily illegal. The recession of 2008 provides an excellent example of a case in which a lack of integrity in business had far...
Technology has brought many benefits, but is also the cause of many social and ethical concerns: system failures, the destruction of property, the so-called digital divide , workplace monitoring, Internet censorship, and the increasing gap between rich and poor, are some examples of important ...
Other actions may seem clearly ethical. But what do we mean when we say that? It's more than just good or bad. It's even more than just legal or illegal. Something can be legal but unethical. So, how do we define ethics?
I wore the coat consistently all winter every day to school, out of school and around the house. If I was feeling particularly low I would put the whole suit on and would feel like I was in a duvet all day! The coat has seen snow once but not the trousers; maybe this year. I’...
In covering the topic of ethics, we are not trying to change your values, but rather we want to make you more aware of potential ethical issues that might arise when you undertake research. To do this, some questions will be asked that, if answered appropriately, will ensure that potential...
Last, but by no means least, pay careful attention to who's on the board, as you need people who are strong enough to stand up for what's ethically right. Our article on Corporate Governance explains and explores the importance of organizations having people and processes in place that ensu...