Final Paper: Ethical Behavior in the Workplace Mirinda Frazier SOC 402 Instructor Dana Rock 6/25/2012 Ethical Behavior in the Workplace An organization should perform with ethical conduct at all times- this means that both the employers and employees must act respectably throughout all the various dimensions of business practice and transactions with consistent ethicality. Good business ethics are vital for the success of any organization‚ and should be established from the very beginning;
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Unethical Behavior in the Workplace Annette Fininen Prof. Milo BUS 300 January 29‚ 2013 Assignment 1: Unethical Behavior in the Workplace The dictionary defines ethical as “conforming to accepted standards: consistent with agreed principles of correct moral conduct”. Because “correct moral conduct” is subjective it may be difficult at times for an employee to determine if their behavior is considered unethical. Is there unethical behavior in the workplace today? All
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paper is to analyze when deviant behavior in the workplace becomes a liability. Studies show that this type of workplace behavior is increasing and little work is being done to quantify the economic impact in an organization (Levy & Tziner‚ 2009). Severe effects of deviant behavior in the workplace have economical‚ sociological and psychological implications (Executive Disclosure‚ 2006). This paper provides a general overview of deviant behavior within the workplace and how it affects employees and
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Inappropriate Behavior What civil rights laws may prohibit Marwan’s conduct with his fellow co-worker? “The definition of sexual harassment stated in the EEOC Guidelines and accepted by the U.S. Supreme Court is “unwelcome sexual advances‚ requests for sexual favors‚ and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature‚” which implicitly or explicitly make submission a term or condition of employment; make employment decisions related to the individual dependent on submission to or rejection of
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Ethical Behavior in a Workplace Why is ethical conduct being misused in an organization? Almost every day we hear about a new story about an organization being accused of ethical conduct. Many of these organizations that we hear about had a code of ethics‚ policies‚ and specific procedures. While several people believe that an organization behaved unethically‚ it was really the individuals acting unethically. Several individuals make ethical choices that get the organizations into trouble. The importance
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a nurse also entitles what you do outside of your facility that you work. In this paper I will touch on the topics of professional behaviors‚ ethics‚ serving a global community‚ and diversity. My opinion of these overall topics will conclude what I think a nurse represents. Nursing is a profession so I believe it is expected to act like a professional. One professional behavior I think a nurse should have is care in his/her appearance. This can include the way he/she wears their uniform‚ the scent
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Organizational Behavior Research Paper Organizational Behavior December 8‚ 2005 Identification and definition of the problem. My workplace environment at one time was a pleasant place to be. All the employees got along and worked together very well. We were a team and like to help each other out when one was in need. It was like clock work. We would go to work wanting to be there to do our jobs because we all knew we would have fun throughout the day while we were working. Then a new
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Professionalism Or Professional behavior: This refers to a particular type of behavior within a business environment. Professionalism and business ethics are closely related. Professionalism means to observe the code of ethics of business or profession‚ rather than on impulse or from personal preference. This implies the need for such skills as: • The ability to deal with difficult customers. • The ability to deal with criticism. • The ability to understand the body language of
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7. A perceived lack of integrity caused irreparable damage to both Andersen and Enron. How can you apply the principles learned in this case personally? Generate an example of how involvement in unethical or illegal activities‚ or even the appearance of such involvement‚ might adversely affect your career. What are the possible consequences when others question your integrity? What can you do to preserve your reputation throughout your career? A perceived‚ or even likely more detrimental to one’s
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Professional Workplace Dilemma Paper Tabitha Ford Interdisciplinary Capstone Course GEN480 Jeanette Jensen July 11‚ 2011 Workplace Dilemmas Nearly every working individual has been faced with a career dilemma. Some issues today’s working industry may face include downsizing of staff‚ pollution‚ allocation of scarce resources‚ employee rights‚ and discrimination against women and minorities. These types of ethical dilemmas are complex and difficult to resolve. Today’s workforce
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