Ethics Challenges
Managers must be sensitive not only to the needs of those in power, but to colleagues, customers and the general public. In many cases, the interests of these various groups do not coincide, which can lead to ethical dilemmas for the manager. And wh...
Strengthening Corporate Ethics
Codes of conduct at Fortune 500 companies have increased dramatically in recent years. And many companies now require their managers to sign a letter stating that they have no known conflicts of interest that might cause them to conduct their busine...
Unethical Behavior
People sometimes fail to consider the moral or ethical dimensions of behavior because they assume any action that doesn't violate the law is acceptable. While legal statutes are codified and enforceable by the judicial system, ethics principles are ...
Managers and Ethics
Some believe that managers need to be provided with a corporate code of ethics that might serve as a kind of road map in the face of difficult choices. But it would still be incumbent upon the manager to find out the facts in a given situation and t...
Values, Goals, and Employee Morale
The values an organization stands for can exert a strong influence on morale. Unfortunately, many companies profess to value one type of behavior, but actually reward behavior that is very different and represents very different values.