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ETHICALLY
SPEAKING
LAKESHA S.
SMITH
Defining Ethics
 Is known as a group or person’s principles which
govern their morals
 Universal ,but can vary depending on region
Purpose of Ethics
 To help one determine the outcome of a conflict
while remaining neutral
 To assist one in coming to a conclusion concerning a
problem
Essential Qualities
 Keep integrity intact. When management remains
honest, respectful, fair, trustworthy, and
responsible, employees feel more secure when a
conflict arises.
 Thoroughly listen to all details from all parties
involved.
 Search for a solution which is reasonable and
effective.
Ethical Climates
 Was first introduced by Victor & Cullen in 1987 &
1988
 Its purpose is to gather information concerning
bullying, turnovers, job dissatisfaction, etc.
 Purpose is also to understand certain behaviors in
the workplace.
Ethical Climates
 There are nine climates which exist.
 Five are more commonly known to occur.
 They belong in the empirical category.
Types of Ethical Climates
 Empirical
 Commonly used with employees in workplace.
 Types are independence, caring, instrumental, law
and code, & rules.
 The independence climate allows employees to
make wise decisions on their own.
 The caring climate encourages employees to assist
each other when needed and provides positivity.
Types of Ethical Climates
 The instrumental climate is mostly associated with
those who have self-interest involved and promotes
egos.
 The law and code climate allows decisions to be
made according to the Bible or codes of conduct.
 The rules climate normally utilizes the local laws to
assist it.
Effects of Poor Ethics
 Loss of trust
 Less commitment from employees
 Dysfunctional behavior
 Job dissatisfaction and high turnover rate
Consequences of Poor Ethics
 Continuous need for new employees to replace old
ones.
 Reputation may be damaged.
 Employee may take legal action.
SUMMARY
 Ethics are very similar to morals.
 When making decisions, be sure to analyze and
consider all options.
 Never take sides; remain unbiased
 Most importantly, never ever let emotions or
personal preference override a business decision!
REFERNCES
 Simha, A. & Cullen, J. (2012). Ethical Climates and
Their Effects on Organizational Outcomes: Implications
From the Past and Prophecies for the Future. Academy
of Management Perspectives. Nov2012, Vol. 26 Issue
4, p20-34. 15p. 7 Charts
 Walter, G., Horsfall, J., & Jackson, D. (2013).
Promoting integrity in the workplace: A priority for all
academic health professionals. Contemporary Nurse: A
Journal for the Australian Nursing Profession.
Oct2013, Vol. 45 Issue 2, p264-268. 5p.

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ETHICALLY SPEAKING, L. Smith

  • 2. Defining Ethics  Is known as a group or person’s principles which govern their morals  Universal ,but can vary depending on region
  • 3. Purpose of Ethics  To help one determine the outcome of a conflict while remaining neutral  To assist one in coming to a conclusion concerning a problem
  • 4. Essential Qualities  Keep integrity intact. When management remains honest, respectful, fair, trustworthy, and responsible, employees feel more secure when a conflict arises.  Thoroughly listen to all details from all parties involved.  Search for a solution which is reasonable and effective.
  • 5. Ethical Climates  Was first introduced by Victor & Cullen in 1987 & 1988  Its purpose is to gather information concerning bullying, turnovers, job dissatisfaction, etc.  Purpose is also to understand certain behaviors in the workplace.
  • 6. Ethical Climates  There are nine climates which exist.  Five are more commonly known to occur.  They belong in the empirical category.
  • 7. Types of Ethical Climates  Empirical  Commonly used with employees in workplace.  Types are independence, caring, instrumental, law and code, & rules.  The independence climate allows employees to make wise decisions on their own.  The caring climate encourages employees to assist each other when needed and provides positivity.
  • 8. Types of Ethical Climates  The instrumental climate is mostly associated with those who have self-interest involved and promotes egos.  The law and code climate allows decisions to be made according to the Bible or codes of conduct.  The rules climate normally utilizes the local laws to assist it.
  • 9. Effects of Poor Ethics  Loss of trust  Less commitment from employees  Dysfunctional behavior  Job dissatisfaction and high turnover rate
  • 10. Consequences of Poor Ethics  Continuous need for new employees to replace old ones.  Reputation may be damaged.  Employee may take legal action.
  • 11. SUMMARY  Ethics are very similar to morals.  When making decisions, be sure to analyze and consider all options.  Never take sides; remain unbiased  Most importantly, never ever let emotions or personal preference override a business decision!
  • 12. REFERNCES  Simha, A. & Cullen, J. (2012). Ethical Climates and Their Effects on Organizational Outcomes: Implications From the Past and Prophecies for the Future. Academy of Management Perspectives. Nov2012, Vol. 26 Issue 4, p20-34. 15p. 7 Charts  Walter, G., Horsfall, J., & Jackson, D. (2013). Promoting integrity in the workplace: A priority for all academic health professionals. Contemporary Nurse: A Journal for the Australian Nursing Profession. Oct2013, Vol. 45 Issue 2, p264-268. 5p.