Dating in the Workplace Executive Summary The ethical dilemma introduced in this paper is a popular one: Dating in the Workplace. It is an issue that has grabbed the attention of the media‚ and it has the power to ruin an organization if not dealt with correctly. This paper will raise awareness of the rewards and risks of dating relationships in a work environment. Introduction Above all‚ this paper will answer two important questions: What are the primary and secondary ethical issues of concern
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ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE Results of a recent national study provide solid data that leaders who want to establish a practice of positive workplace ethics within their organizations should develop written ethics standards‚ provide ethics training‚ and ensure resources are available for employees in need of ethics advice. In the 2000 NBES‚ we gathered information on three key elements of an ethics program: written ethics standards‚ ethics training‚ and means for employees to get ethics advice
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SEXUALITY IN THE WORKPLACE Licresha Pierce Strayer University Professor Honore Workplace romance exists when two members of the same organization develop a relationship with mutual attraction. Individuals who develop workplace romances may cause damages to morale and productivity. However companies are still confused whether or not they should interfere in the romantic relationship. Many companies are trying to figure out what department should get involved and what policies should be set
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various people‚ but generally it ’s coming to know what is right or wrong in the workplace and doing what is right this is in regard to effects of products/services and in relationships with stakeholders" (McNamara‚ 2006). In the past few years with the media highlighting business scandals and organization misconduct‚ a greater emphasis has been placed on organizations to conduct their business in an ethical manner and to develop formal ethics and compliance programs for all members of the
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as is evidenced by the recent recall of Firestone tires and the 103 deaths that forced it. (p. 73) It does not matter if corporate executives are told millions of times of codes of ethical conduct as some still will conduct illegal activities. These individuals are looking to make themselves rich while other ethical individuals are looking out for the good of the organization and its stockholders. This paper will discuss the purpose statement‚ problem statement‚ topic background‚ necessity of study
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benefit from utilizing the 9-step problem-solving approach when forming alternative to evaluate for their business plan. Using this problem-solving method will help the company to identify the key stakeholders associated and recognize the possible ethical dilemmas that may result from stakeholders having competing values. The method will help them recognize the existing problem‚ and how they can select the alternatives that will achieve their end-state goals. The plan will help them implement their
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Ethics in the Workplace What is ethics? Is ethics an ability that grows in us from a child or does our parents teaches us ethics? According to dictionary.com‚ states that the word ethics means‚ "the code of good conducts for an individual or group." Ethics also means‚ simply stated‚ that ethics refers to standards of behavior that tell us how human beings ought to act in the many situations in which they find themselves-as friends‚ parents‚ children‚ citizens‚ businesspeople‚ teachers‚ professionals
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1. Common Law Common Law is used to interpret what the terms in the contract mean‚ especially when there is a dispute about the application of an Act or the contractual relationship in a case‚ which then may become part of a common law (Victoria Legal Aid 2009). Besides‚ common law divides work relationship into two basic categories when the employment contract exists – contracts for service if the worker is an independent contractor and contracts of service if the worker is an employee (WorkCover
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Crime fiction relies on danger and tension‚ characteristics that can also be found in real life scenarios. These characteristics are crucial to this genre because they create suspense and the idea of fear to the reader. Each crime fiction novel has a detective and when they get closer to solving the crime‚ the danger and tension for the characters heighten. The real-life element in crime fictions makes the audience feel like the story is relatable and something that could potential happen to them
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Ethical Practices of Computer and Internet Technology in the Work Place Computer and Internet technology use in the workplace gives rise to questionable ethical practices among employees as well as managers. For the last three (plus) decades the increasing availability and advances in technology has improved productivity; however the use of computers and Internet in the workplace leads to temptation to misuse the resource for personal gain. Employees and managers accessing private employee
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