COMM 222 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: User Friendly, Whistleblower, Creative Accounting
9 Apr 2017
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Ethics can be defined as systematic thinking about the moral consequences of decisions. Moral consequences can be framed in terms of the potential for harm to any stakeholders in the decision. Stakeholders are people inside or outside of an organization who have the potential to be affected by organizational decisions. Dishonesty in reporting absenteeism, use of resources. Ethical issues managers have a hard time with. Do not slant proposals (or results) to senior managers. Do not give preference to some suppliers. Do not use lower level employees as scapegoats. The (cid:862)fair treat(cid:373)e(cid:374)t(cid:863) sta(cid:374)dard (cid:272)a(cid:374) (cid:271)e (cid:373)odified for spe(cid:272)ial (cid:272)ases. Helping out a long-time employee, giving preference to hiring the disabled. Giving business to a loyal but troubled supplier. Avoid bribes or kickbacks to obtain business. Act for the good of the organization, and other stakeholders, not for self-interest. Thinking about the community impact of plant closures. Show concern for employee health and safety.
