Ethics in Organizations

Case Study # 100729

Business
Ethics

An overiew of two scenarios concerning ethical decision making in organizations.

1,253 words () | 2 sources | APA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses how often personal values, coupled with the value system of an organization, will determine the response to ethical dilemmas within an organization and how a value system that is clear and apparent to all members of the organization will result in a more ethical organization all around. Using two different scanarios, the paper attempts to show how an open mind will help you reach the most ethical conclusion, in which rights are respected and values upheld.

From the Paper:

"In this country, it is actually illegal to discriminate against someone based on gender alone. The social value system of our society differs greatly from the social values of the president of the company. It may be stated "an ethical decision is one that is morally acceptable to the larger community" (Schweitzer, Gibson, 2008). The broad sweeping agreement in our society, and my own personal belief, is that it is wrong to discriminate based on a condition that is unchangeable and has been proven to have no effect on one's ability to work. Because it is morally and legally wrong, I would have to confront my boss about the women applicants if I wanted to uphold ethical standards for myself and for the company. "

Sample of Sources Used:

Shockley-Zalabak, P.S. (2006). Fundamentals of Organizational Communication (6th ed.). Boston: Pearson Education, Inc.
Maurice E Schweitzer, Donald E Gibson. (2008). Fairness, Feelings, and Ethical Decision- Making: Consequences of Violating Community Standards of Fairness. Journal of Business Ethics, 77(3), 287. Retrieved January 20, 2008, from ABI/INFORM Global database. (Document ID: 1391246861).