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Organizational Approaches to Managing Ethics
Information Systems
Managing ethics in the workplace is a moral necessity as well as a practical one. Without formal management of ethics in the work environment, an organization puts itself on the path of increased risks of sorts. As time passes, and particularly in the 21st century, a great deal of attention to the management of ethics in the workplace is paid by professionals in a wide variety of industries. Whereas ethics used to be considered in the realm of philosophers, theologians, academics, and social workers, professionals in all industries see the practicality and again, necessity of the management of ethics of the workplace.
There are many benefits to ethics in the workplace that often save an organization time, money, and other valuable resources. Ethical programs in the workplace can often promote teamwork and productivity. (McNamara, 2012) Ethical management in the workplace often falls under two broad categories:...
(McNamara, 2012)
An essential aspect of effective organizational management of ethics is transparency. Highly ethical organizations and organizations that manage ethics well have transparent policies regarding ethics, including penalties and behaviors that promote ethics. Such organizations maintain a clear vision and clear mission of the organization goals which are deeply intertwined or contingent upon a compulsion for fairness and ethical practices. (McNamara, 2012) Therefore, one approach to the management of organizational ethics is meticulous attention to and practice of transparency.
Another approach to the management of organizational ethics is process-based. Transforming or implementing an ethical code within an organization is not an instantaneous event; it is a process of change, integration, and assessment.…
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McNamara, MBA, PhD, C. (2012). Complete Guide to Ethics Management: An Ethics Toolkit for Managers. Free Management Library, Web, Available from: http://managementhelp.org/freebusinesstraining/ethics.htm. 2012 November 04.
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