SPH R 311 1nd Edition Lecture 10 Outline of Last Lecture I Team II Benefits of Teams III Five Stages of Team Development Outline of Current Lecture I Ethics II Models of Ethical Behavior III Code of Ethics IV Ethical Decision Making Current Lecture I Ethics The measure of our true character is what we are willing to do when we are sure we would never be found out Ethics are a set of standards as to what is good or bad in one s conduct Principles to guide behavior Most ethical problems in the workplace arise when people are asked to do something that violates their personal conscience II Models of Ethical Behavior Individualism o One s primary commitment is to the advancement of long term self interests o Psychological egoism what s in it for me o Leads to self centrism Utilitarian o Delivers the greatest good to the greatest number of people Moral rights o Respects and protects the fundamental rights of people Justice o Ethical behavior treats people impartially and fairly according to guiding rules and standards III Code of Ethics A set of explicit moral guidelines can facilitate a means by which individuals can monitor their own behavior Advantages o Challenges peer pressure o Provides guidelines o Guidance for ambiguous situations o Specifies social responsibility of agency o Serves the interests of the agency Code of ethics are challenged by o Specific issues a code of ethics could address 1 Equal opportunity 2 Sexual harassment 3 Diversity 4 Privacy and confidentiality 5 Conflicts of interest 6 Gifts and gratuities 7 Employee health and safety IV Ethical Decision Making Unethical decisions are result of a bigger problem o Failure to perceive the consequences and implications of certain conduct Ethics check o Is it legal o Is it fair o How does it make me feel
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