Advice-taking in ethical dilemmas. Journal of Managerial Issues

 

 

Each year, researchers identify the top ethical and moral issues in the current workplace. Some common items on this list include harassment, bullying, employee theft, and violations of company internet policies. Ethical issues and dilemmas surface due to inappropriate or nonstandard behavior. This behavior can range from sarcasm to emotional outbursts and may have serious consequences (Franklin & Guerber, 2020).
As a member of your organization's ethics task force, you have been asked to present an ethics training session and to create a set of questions that allow employees to demonstrate what they learned from this training.

Research the top 5 ethical violations in the United States. Begin with a brief background on defining an ethical dilemma, while keeping in mind that your organization has a code of conduct to consider. Develop a PowerPoint presentation that explains the current five major ethical violations in the U.S., and include examples for each violation. Video record this presentation using the Kaltura tool or PowerPoint video, using your prepared notes.
In addition to your video, create a five-question quiz to assess employee understanding of the presentation. Include these five questions at the end of your PowerPoint. Imagine your learner watching the presentation and then completing a quick quiz based on what they just viewed.

 

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Ethics Training: Navigating the Modern Workplace

This presentation is designed to align our team with the organization’s Code of Conduct while addressing the current landscape of ethical risks in the United States.

Part 1: Defining the Ethical Dilemma

Before diving into specific violations, we must understand what constitutes an ethical dilemma. This is not simply a choice between right and wrong; it is a complex situation where a person faces conflicting professional or personal values.

In our organization, an ethical dilemma occurs when a decision-making process challenges our commitment to integrity, transparency, and mutual respect. Even if an action is technically "legal," it may still be unethical if it violates the spirit of our Code of Conduct.

Part 2: The Top 5 Ethical Violations in the U.S.

ViolationDescriptionReal-World Example
1. Workplace HarassmentAny unwelcome conduct based on race, gender, religion, or disability that creates a hostile environment.A supervisor repeatedly making suggestive comments or "jokes" about an employee’s appearance during meetings.