SPH-R 311 1nd Edition Lecture 10Outline 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 LectureI. 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 interestso 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 rightso Respects and protects the fundamental rights of people - Justiceo 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 - Advantageso Challenges peer pressure o Provides guidelineso Guidance for ambiguous situationso Specifies social responsibility of agencyo Serves the interests of the agency - Code of ethics are challenged by o Specific issues a code of ethics could address:1. Equal opportunity2. Sexual harassment 3. Diversity4. Privacy and confidentiality 5. Conflicts of interest6. Gifts and gratuities7. 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 checko Is it legal?o Is it fair?o How does it make me
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