...Business Ethics Case Study #1 - A Good Team Player Having done well as a staff accountant in the accounts payable section of a major industrial firm for several years since his graduation from college, Steven felt that he had learned much about the “ins” and “outs” of survival in an intensely bureaucratic organization. It is thus not surprising that he was relaxed and unconcerned about his circumstances at the company as he entered the employee lounge to attend the late-afternoon welcoming reception for his new supervisor. The new manager of accounts payable, Kristin, had been transferred to Steven’s division from a similar position in another subsidiary of the company because of her proven talent for organizing and improving the efficiency of operations there. A no-nonsense type of manager, Kristin was experienced and determined to perform her new assignment with the same vigor that had brought her so much success throughout her career. At the reception, Kristin circulated through the room, introducing herself to her new subordinates and asking each of them if they had any suggestions that would help make the payables section a better place to work. When she approached Steven, he told her about something that had been on his mind lately: that people seemed to him to gain promotions and be given opportunities to work overtime based on who liked them, and not on the quality of their work. In reply, Kristin politely stated that she would do everything that she could to...
Words: 420 - Pages: 2
...conceptual discussions, case studies, presentation and group assignments. Each group of students will consist of 5-6 students. The assignments / case studies involve library assignments and may be having some small practical studies. The guidelines for the same will be provided in class. Text: The recommended text used for the course is “ Business Ethics and Indian perspective ” by AC Fernando, Pearson VI Impression 2011 . Objective : The objective of the course is to help the students understand the nature of business ethics and issues in corporate governance and its application to the Indian corporate scene. It aims at introducing ethical concepts useful in resolving moral issues in business. It sensitize first year MBA students on ethical principles and developing reasoning and analytical skills needed to build firm foundation and grooming them to apply the ethical concepts to business decisions. The course is specifically planned with a lot of case studies, more specifically Indian scenarios making it relevant for Indian work environment. Sessions cover ethical theories underlying business, application of ethics in day-to-day business, ethics and the environment and ethics in consumer protection. I intend to cover ethical issues in various managerial functions such as finance, human resource and marketing. Evaluation Scheme: Sr. No | Component | Weightage | 1 | Class Participation-Individual | 15% | 2 | assignment-Individual | 15% | 3 | Case Analysis-Group...
Words: 573 - Pages: 3
...Ethics In Human Resource Management Alisha Wood Saint Augustine’s University Ethics and Human Resource Management Wikipedia, defines ethics as: "…a study of values and customs of a person or a group. It covers the analysis and employment ofconcepts such as right and wrong, good and evil, and responsibility." Wikipedia, defines utilitarianism as: “…ethical doctrine of greatest good. The ethical doctrine that the greatest happiness of the greatest number should be the criterion of the virtue of action The complexities of business and our human/social society makes corporate ethics a very interesting study. To a practicing manager in the working world today, this becomes critically important, especially if they don’t get it! And many obviously have not and still do not. The questions are really simple to ask - yet hard to answer: What does good business today really mean? What does ethics have to do, if anything, with good business? What impact can the human resource function have on either? Within business, what is my responsibility as a human resource professional? Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is known as one of the areas that has drawn many attentions in the business environment over the last twenty years. Carroll (1991) argued that corporation should be addressed not only from economic and legal perspectives but also from ethical and philanthropic perspectives; the idea of CSR’s pyramid is then derived. Furthermore, the efficiency theory...
Words: 2132 - Pages: 9
...Degree: Human Resource Management MGT323 Principles of Management Three (3) Sixth BBA Program Course Description: Human Resource Management is a course designed to make the students familiar with the concepts of managing human resources. It is rightly said that the organizations need effective people not efficient people. The course also describes the bench mark practices of Human Resource Management Course Objectives: This course has been designed keeping the following objectives in mind: 1. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the activities and decisions that inform the employment relationship and management including recruitment, selection, training, health and safety, employment laws, motivation, and productivity of employees. 2. Develop and design different forms and memos for recruitment, selection, TNA and performance appraisal of employees 3. Demonstrate and assess leadership in a professional context, by selecting and appraising appropriate styles for situations, and contributing and discussing relevant expertise, liaising with and assessing professional colleagues, and managing and evaluating a supporting team. 4. Conduct internal research on HR-related problems at work, and communicate results effectively to colleagues and peers. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Explain what human resource management is and how it relates to the management process 2. Illustrate the human resources responsibilities...
Words: 1260 - Pages: 6
... | | |Environmental Issues and Ethics | |Week One: Ethical Understanding of Environmental Problems | | |Details |Due |Points | |Objectives |Compare various schools of thought in environmental ethics. | | | | |Explain how ethics influences our course of action regarding principal environmental | | | | |issues. | | | | |Identify the local impact of environmental issues | | | |Readings |Read Ch. 1 & 2 of Environment. | | | | |Read the Introduction section of Environmental Ethics: An Anthology. | | | |...
Words: 1634 - Pages: 7
...MBA – II WINTER 2011 COURSE: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (MGT 604) INSTRUCTOR: PROF. F. A. FAREEDY TEACHING ASSOCIATE: HAADIAH QAISER SYLLABUS 1. Case Study Method: How to prepare and present a case analysis. Why to do case studies? Traditional/Lecture approach versus the Case Method, Oral Presentations and Preparing a Written Case Analysis. Constructing Visual Aids and Answering Questions. 2. Introduction to Human Resource Management: Human Resource Management at Work. The changing environment and role of HRM. The Human Resource Managers’ Proficiencies. 3. Strategic Human Resource Management: The HR Scorecard: The Strategic Management Process. Human Resource Management’s Role in Creating Competitive Advantage. Human Resource Management’s Strategic Roles. Creating the Strategic HRM System. 4. A Review of concepts in Organizational Behavior: Motivation. Communication. Leadership. Management and corporate culture. 5. Recruitment and Placement: Job Analysis. Job Specification. Job Description. Human Resource Planning and Recruiting. Planning and Forecasting. Recruiting a more Diverse Workforce. 6. Employee Testing and Selection: Interviewing Candidates. Designing and conducting an effective interview. Structured and Unstructured Interviews. 7. Training and Development: Training and Developing Employees. Management Development systems and programs. 8. Performance Management and Appraisal: Appraising Performance; Problems and Solutions. Managing...
Words: 2457 - Pages: 10
... | | |Environmental Issues and Ethics | Copyright © 2010, 2009, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2001 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course applies scientific, philosophical, economic, and ethical principles to current and future environmental issues. Students will analyze the cumulative impact of human activities on global ecosystems, as well as responsibilities to the natural world, in terms of the complex interrelationships humans have with their environment. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Light, A., & Rolston, H., III (Eds.). (2003). Environmental ethics: An anthology. Malden, MA: Blackwell Pub. Raven, P., Berg, L., & Hassenzahl, D. (2010). Environment. (7th ed.)....
Words: 2134 - Pages: 9
...Research Quarterly Published by the Society for Human Resource Management Business Ethics: The Role of Culture and Values for an Ethical Workplace FOURTH QUARTER–2009 Whether in domestic or global companies, ultimately, the commitment to business ethics and the foundation is built through organizational culture, with ethical values reflected in the workplace. Business Ethics: The Role of Culture and Values for an Ethical Workplace Abstract An ethical workplace is established through an organization’s culture, values and leadership. To promote ethical behavior, human resource professionals, people managers and senior management need to be knowledgeable about business ethics—from leadership, codes of conduct and related legislation to compliance training, ethical decisionmaking, and cultural and generational differences around ethics. Transparency, fairness and communication are key for establishing and maintaining an ethical workplace. Introduction In the business world today, issues of trust, respect, fairness, equity and transparency are gaining more attention. Business ethics includes organizational values, guidelines and codes, legal compliance, risk management, and individual and group behavior within the workplace. Effective leadership, with open dialogue and thoughtful deliberation, develops the foundation of an ethical workplace, is woven into the fabric of the organizational culture and is mirrored in ethical decision-making. Toward this end, all organizational...
Words: 5913 - Pages: 24
...Assignment on Ethics In Organization S.R.Lutra Institute Of Management Submitted to Amruta Nag Submitted by Pratibha Chaudhari 08 Payal Khetani 17 Nikita Pereira 27 Dhara Suvagiya 31 Hetal Vaghora 32 (MBA 1st shift Academic Year 2010-11) Ethics in organization Introduction to ethics Ethics is not a recent discovery. Over the centuries philosophers their struggle with human behavior have developed different approaches ethics, each leading to different conclusions. The word “ethics” which are coined from the Latin word ‘ethics’ and greek word ‘ethikos’ pertains to character. Ethics is thus said to be the science of conduct and morals. Meaning Ethics is the branch of philosophy which is the systematic study of selective choice, of the standards of right and wrong and by which it may be ultimately be directed...
Words: 2363 - Pages: 10
...Science defines human life as a characteristic that exhibit a process with organization, growth, adaptation, etc.; however, ancient sages told people human life is extremely valuable and sacred, as a religious doctrine in the Ten Commandments: “Thou shalt not kill.” Moreover, when people talk about ethics, they will think about rules to differentiate right and wrong. It might be wise maxims of Confucius or religious beliefs. The most general way to define “ethics” is that “moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior” (American English in Oxford Dictionary). Bioethics is a pretty young interdisciplinary study, which is considered with ethical questions related to the relationships among human beings, animals, and environments in the late twentieth century. Based on this, bioethics derived three main subdisciplines, which are medical ethics, animal ethics, and environmental ethics. Although each sub-discipline has particular study area in bioethics, there still are overlaps of ethical considerations and approaches. This makes it difficult to easily discuss ethics questions such as stem cell research, xenotransplantation, the ethical status of animals and the ethical status of the environment. Further discussion about the vital issue of moral status solutions is necessary at the same time. In the rapid development of the natural sciences and biotechnology has greatly promoted better living conditions and improve the living standards of people around the world...
Words: 2352 - Pages: 10
...gain understanding of the functions and responsibilities of the manager, provide them tools and techniques to be used in the performance of the managerial job, and enable them to analyze and understand the environment of the organization. Examination The faculty member will award internal marks out of 20 (8 for Tests and 12 for class participation). The semester examination carrying 80 marks will have two sections A and B. Section A worth 60 marks will have 6 theory questions out of which students will be required to attempt any four questions. Section B carrying 20 marks will contain one or more cases. Cases prescribed below are only for classroom discussion and internal evaluation and not for end semester examinations Course contents 1. Concept of Management Functions and Responsibilities of Managers, Fayol's Principles of Management, Management Thought The Classical School, the Human Relations School, Systems Theory, Contingency Management, Developing Excellent Managers. Cross cultural issues in management. Case:Shui Fabrics. 2....
Words: 8599 - Pages: 35
...finance and accounting, human resource management, and various support functions). Offers an overview of business organizations and the business environment, strategic planning, international business, and quality assurance. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Required Resources Kelly, M., McGowen, J., & Williams, C. (2014). BUSN (6th ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning. (Note: This is a textbook uniquely created for Strayer and can only be purchased via Strayer’s Virtual Bookstore, available through iCampus. The chapters within this custom textbook are the same as those from the national title, only rearranged in a different order.) Note: There are slides, audio chapter summaries, flashcards, workplace videos, and games located in the course shell to be used as additional resources to assist you in understanding the course material. Supplemental Resources Asare, S. K., & Wright, A. M. (2012). Investors’, auditors’, and lenders’ understanding of the message conveyed by the standard audit report on financial statements. Accounting Horizon, 26(2), 193-217. Aytaç, G., & Turan, O. Z. (2012). Issues of business ethics in domestic and international businesses: A critical study. International Journal of Business Administration, 3(5), 82-88. Bulu, I., Radojicic, M., & Nesic, Z. (2012). Some considerations on modern aspects of marketing promotion. Technics Technologies Education Management, 7(4), 1741-1750. Franks, R. A., & Spalding, A. D. (2013). Business ethics as an accreditation requirement:...
Words: 1887 - Pages: 8
...Ethics Essay Assignment One: Case Study Name: Ali Hamlin-Paenga Course: Business Law and Ethics Thics Component Lecturer: James Battye Date: March 28 2015 STATEMENT OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY I declare that this essay is entirely my own work and that it has not been copied from other peoples work. If the work and ideas of others have been used in this essay, the work has been properly cited in the text. Who Comes First Moral and ethical dilemmas within a business context are common in any workplace and not without challenges. Ethics deals with individual character and the moral rules that govern and limit our conduct. It investigates questions of right and wrong, fairness and unfairness, good and bad duty and obligation, and justice and injustice, as well as moral responsibility and the values that guide us (Shaw, Bradley, Issa, Catley, 2013). Theories and principle’s associated to morality and ethical issues allow us to be able to articulate the complex challenges that may arise. Often these theories are governed by individual values or as Shaw et al. (2013) points out our conscience developed as we internalized the moral instructions of the parents or other authority figures that raised us. This essay will discuss the consequentialist theory of utilitarianism and issues associated to making decisions based on morality. The case study tells us the factory is located in a small town and that it is the only local employer that offers decent wages. The Managing Director...
Words: 1045 - Pages: 5
...According to the case study discussed herein, public relations experts report that there are basically two standard phrases used when high-ranking executives leave a company. Those phrases consist of “spending more time with family” and/or “pursuing other interests.” (Jennings, 2012). However, the problem such idioms raise is whether the statements are an ethical way of temporarily saving face for those executives terminating their employment or the preservation of a company’s reputation in financial hardship. This case deals with virtue of honesty. When an employee leaves an organization, regardless of his or her position, the reason for the departure must be stated. Human Resources cannot delve further into the reasoning even if it seems much too vague or ambiguous. Unfortunately, if an executive or high-ranking employee terminates his or her position with an organization by stating he or she intends to spend more time with family, but, in reality, is either seeking other employment opportunities or, perhaps, has knowledge that the company he or she is working for is failing financially, than he or she has committed an ethical breach. The individuals discussed in this case study are placed in a legal technicality category of an ethical breach. (Jennings, 2012). As stated in this case, although the employees divulged his or her intent to leave to spend more time with family, this could technically be correct because once the employee is no longer employed, he...
Words: 879 - Pages: 4
...dimension of human resource management Human Resource Management Journal London 2000 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authors: Diana Winstanley Authors: Jean Woodall Volume: 10 Issue: 2 Pagination: 5-20 ISSN: 09545395 Subject Terms: Studies Human resource management Business ethics Classification Codes: 9175: Western Europe 9140: Statistical data 6100: Human resource planning 2400: Public relations Geographic Names: United Kingdom UK Abstract: The relative absence of debate about ethical issues within the area of human resource management is addressed. IT is argued that ethics is not about taking statements of morality at face value; it is a critical and challenging tool. The discussion starts with what should be familiar terrain: ethical arguments that uphold a managerialist position, such as ethical individualism, utilitarianism, and "Rawlsian" justice. Other theories are then introduced that broaden the field of ethical concern in an endeavor to be more socially inclusive: stakeholding and discourse theory. Copyright Eclipse Group Ltd. 2000 Full Text: Until very recently the field of business ethics was not preoccupied...
Words: 9380 - Pages: 38
